18th May, 2024 9:30 GMT/BST
Jewellery, Watches & Silver
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Omega: A Stainless Steel Calendar Centre Seconds Wristwatch with the Red Khanjar National Symbol of Oman Dial, signed Omega, model: Seamaster Brest, ref: 1960251/3960956, circa 1985, (calibre 1430) quartz battery movement signed, silvered dial with baton markers and a red khanjar National Symbol of Oman, date aperture, case back with Sea Horse Seamaster logo, back cover stamped inside Omega Watch Co and numbered 1960251 3960956, Omega stainless steel bracelet with a deployant clasp, numbered 1412, with original Omega box and box lid stamped with the National Symbol of Oman
33mm wide
These watches with the ''Khanjar'' symbols were ordered and presented by the Sultan of Oman (Qaboos Bin Said al Said) as a token of appreciation and gratitude for recognition of services rendered.
Sold for £1,400
Estimated at £300 - £500
Watch in good clean condition, dial with the National Symbol of Oman red khanjar, movement has not been tested with a new battery, movement not working.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 18th May, 2024
The May Jewellery, Watches and Silver Sale will include an interesting group of late 17th and 18th century silver, lead by a circa 1650 Memento Mori Watch-Case in the form of a Skull, and a William III Silver Punch Bowl made in London in 1697 by Benjamin Pyne. Also of interest is a group of three lots of silver by early 20th century master silversmith H.G. Murphy, and a silver sculptural trophy of Shakespeare, given in memory of an actor killed in WWII, is to be sold by the Hull Music Festival to raise funds to support the education and development of young performers in the area.
The Jewellery section will be opened by a selection of silver jewellery by Georg Jensen, which will include a stylish matching set of ‘Forget-Me-Knot’ Earrings and Brooch designed by Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe for Georg Jensen. Colourful jewels are also amongst the highlights, with pieces by Catherine Best and H. Stern, and a Citrine and Diamond Brooch. There are also several sets of Gentleman's Cufflinks.
A good offering of World War II Military Watches, from a Private Collection, lead a wide variety of vintage collectable and luxury watches, alongside a selection of pocket watches. Highlights include a rare circa 1944 IWC Mark X Military Issue Wristwatch – one of the so called “Dirty Dozen”, a 2006 18 carat gold Hermès Lady’s Cape Cod Wristwatch, and a rare 1809 Silver Eight Day Duration Verge Pocket Watch with Calendar Display by Jno Hill of London.
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