11th Nov, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST
Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver
2203
Audemars Piguet: An 18 Carat Yellow and White Gold Calendar Centre Seconds Quartz Wristwatch, signed Audemars Piguet, model: Royal Oak, No.034, circa 1985, quartz battery movement, champagne coloured dial with diamond set hour markers and signed, date aperture, white gold later diamond set bezel, white gold case back signed Royal Oak Quartz No.034, back cover secured by eight screws, Audemars Piguet 18 Carat yellow and white gold bracelet with a deployant clasp stamped Audemars Piguet & Co and 750
35mm wide
Sold for £13,000
Estimated at £4,000 - £6,000
Case and bracelet with surface scratches, bracelet links in good condition with very minor stretching to the links, clasp closes correctly, original crown, bezel with later added diamonds, glass is clean, dial with one very minor dirt mark above 12, dial with slight discolouring around the date aperture visible under an eyeglass, hand setting correctly, quick date change is working and the date is changing at 12 correctly, movement in going order. Watch has not been opened to check the movement and inside the case back. Total watch weight 166.2g. Bracelet length including the watch case is 20.5cm long approximately. Later box is not by Audemars Piguet.
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Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 11th Nov, 2023
An impressive 19th century Diamond Bow Brooch is to be offered in the Fine Jewellery, Watches and Silver Sale on 11th November, with an estimate of £12,000-18,000 (plus buyer’s premium). Made circa 1850, the stylised ribbon bow is set with old cut diamonds which total and approximate diamond weight of 18.5 carats.
A rare 1977 Rolex Explorer II (ref:1655) leads the fine watches in the sale. Offered with an estimate of £8,000-12,000, the watch is known by collectors at the “Steve McQueen” watch, as it was made famous by the actor in an advertising campaign for the model.
A good cross-section of antique silver in the sale includes a George III Silver Soup Tureen and Cover, made in London in 1761 by Frederick Kandler (estimate: £2,500-3,500). Also on offer is a good selection of animal-themed silver. Notable examples include a 1959 Silver Stirrup Cup by Asprey cast as a snarling fox’s mask.
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