18th May, 2024 9:30 GMT/BST
Jewellery, Watches & Silver
2428
Heuer: Two Heuer Wrist Stopwatches, the first: signed Heuer, model: Game Master "Military", ref: 503.051, 1960's, (calibre 7710) movement signed Heuer, white dial with 60 minute Arabic numerals, outer fifth of seconds track, central minute register orange hand, chrome plated case, screw down crown to hold sliding 60 minute calibrated bezel, single push button at 8 to operate the stopwatch, stainless steel case back with an engraved inscription, inside back cover stamped Heuer Leonidas SA Swiss and numbered 461834, Heuer strap and Heuer steel buckle, with Heuer box, inner plastic cover, blank guarantee booklet and instruction paperwork
54mm wide
the second: signed Heuer, model: "Military", ref: 202.508, 1980's, mechanical wound movement, white and grey coloured dial with 60 minute Arabic numerals, outer fifth of seconds track, central red minute register hand, black plastic case, two top buttons to operate stopwatch, sliding 60 minute calibrated bezel, black rubber strap numbered 52077, with Heuer box and blank guarantee booklet
46mm wide
Sold for £220
Estimated at £300 - £400
The first: The Game Master "Military" model: Case with surface scratches, one of the lugs with very minor dents to the side, back cover with an engraved inscription "P.M.Thompson", glass with small scratches visible under an eyeglass, strap in good condition, dial in good condition, bezel moves correctly when releasing the crown, movement in going order.
The seconds: The "Military" 1980's model: Case with small scratches, bezel with very minor dents and scratches, rubber strap is very slightly discoloured, dial is clean, movement in going order.
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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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Wednesday 15 May - Friday 17 May 10am-4pm and the morning of sale from 8am
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