ELKTON, Md. , Aug. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 16, 2024 Maryland auctioneers Alexander Historical Auctions , known internationally for their sale of historic letters and documents, will be offering at auction a pair of Russian Romanov Family treasures originally discovered at a small New England sale and now being offered internationally.
These pieces were once owned by Grand Duke Serge Alexandrovich (1857-1905), Grand Duke of Russia , son of Emperor Alexander II of Russia and Governor-General of Moscow from 1891-1905. The Grand Duke was an influential figure during the reigns of his brother Emperor Alexander III of Russia and his nephew Emperor Nicholas II who was the last reigning Emperor of Russia . In 1884, Serge married Princess Elizabeth of Hesse and by Rhine, a granddaughter of Queen Victoria .
He was assassinated later that year by a terrorist anarchist bomb at the Kremlin during the 1905 Russian Revolution. Included in the sale is an exquisite gold pocket watch owned by the Grand Duke featuring an Empire shaped case with a hinged back and high polish finish. On the reverse is a royal crest in red and white enamel.
At the top of the face is the maker mark for French L. Leroy & Cie of 7 Boulevard de la Madelaine, Paris . Complete with blued steel moon hands, glass crystal, and Arabic numbers in black enamel, in working condition.
Also to be offered is the Grand Duke's platinum ring featuring a stunning blue sapphire set at the center bearing a carving of a stand.