Liebermann. An unusual 18K gold, enamel, diamond and ruby-set shield-shaped keyless pendant watch

SIGNED J. LIEBERMANN, ST. PETERSBOURG, CIRCA 1880

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Liebermann. An unusual 18K gold, enamel, diamond and ruby-set shield-shaped keyless pendant watch
Signed J. Liebermann, St. Petersbourg, circa 1880
With gilt-finished jewelled cylinder movement, plain three-arm brass balance, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, in shield-shaped case with a chased laurel wreath in high relief to the front, surmounted by three shield-shaped cartouches depicting a column and a white stag on blue enamel background, centred by initials on white enamel background, the reverse with inlaid diamond-set decoration surmounted by the white enamel and diamond-set inscription A.A. Varshavskaia Orenburg Zhel. D. 1872-1876 and initials, all surmounted by a crown, the reverse set with diamonds and rubies, suspended from a short length of gold chain, dial signed
55 mm. overall length

Lot Essay

Accompanied by original fitted presentation box.

The present pendant watch was presented to Mrs. A.A. Varchavskaya by the Orenburg Railway Company. Such pendants were given to share holders or investors of the railway company as a "badge" allowing them to travel free of charge on the relevant line. The present "badge" is extremely rare as it fitted with a watch, a highly unusual feature.

Orenburg, the capital of one of Russia's most important industrial and agricultural regions, is situated in the boundary of Europe and Asia in the basin of the middle current of the Ural.

The railway line Orenburg - Samara was completed in 1876 and stimulated the development of the local industry.

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