A Russian Imperial presentation jeweled platinum and gold pendant watch, Moser & Co., St. Petersburg, 1908-1917

the circular brooch centered with a gold, gem-set Imperial double-headed eagle within a border set with diamonds and pearls, suspending a circular watch, the case applied with the diamond-set initials Latin MS beneath a diamond-set coronet, the brooch struck with initials E.H., probably for Eduard Helenius, 56 standard, the watch by Moser & Co. and numbered 50748, the works numbered 75243

overall good condition, some small surface wear to watch surface consistent with age and use, the initials lacking 2 stones, the coronet lacking a stone
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On Imperial presentation watches, see U. Tillander-Godenhielm, The Russian Imperial Award System, 1894-1917, Helsinki, 2005, p. 212.