A Swiss Niello Silver Pocket Watch Made for the Russian Market
'Fram' for Henri Liengme, First Quarter 20th Century
the engine turned case exterior centered with niello decoration of crossed rifles and Cyrillic letters translating to "For Excellent Shooting", the case opening up to an enamel dial centered with a portrait of Czar Nicholas II, the underside of cover with a presentation inscription in Cyrillic dated 1912.
the case marked with Swiss bear mark for .875 silver and '84' standard, the chain marked with '84' standard
5 ozt 11 dwt
Diameter of pocket watch 2 1/4 inches.
Property from a Private Collection, Southwest Florida
