In Veliky Novgorod put up for sale the imperial watch with 19 rubies

On the popular online trading platform, an unusual lot appeared, which will surely interest collectors and connoisseurs of antiques: on sale – the imperial pocket watch. The seller from Veliky Novgorod estimated them at 1 million 230 thousand rubles.

The ad says that the product is made of high-grade gold: in the alloy - 56 gold spools, which by modern standards corresponds to the 585th sample (or 14 carats). The model is equipped with a folding cover, and 19 rubies are used in the mechanism.

Experts note that the 56th spool test is a sign of high quality products characteristic of the pre-revolutionary era: such standards were used in the creation of status and expensive accessories.

The cost of the watch is 1 million 230 thousand rubles. The very fact of the appearance of such a rarity on a popular trading platform is of interest, but the description alone cannot be sure of the authenticity. On the market there are "mariazhes" (when the old case put someone else's mechanism) or "cotlets" (watches collected from non-native parts).

Therefore, before buying, it does not hurt to request additional photos from the seller (especially the stamp - usually they look for it on the inner lid, anther: there should be not only the number 56, but also a certificate sign, for example, a double-headed eagle for gold, as well as the name of the master). Ideally - to show the thing to an independent expert who will conduct attribution: check the stamp, the composition of the alloy (for example, spectrometer), assess the safety and compliance of details with the era.