11th Nov, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST
Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver
2156
Tag Heuer: A PVD Coated Automatic Calendar 24-Hour Indication Wristwatch, signed Tag Heuer, model: Tag Heuer Pilot, ref: 510.501, circa 1985, (calibre 5100) lever movement signed Lemania Watch Co and numbered 4397720, black dial with luminous baton markers, three dials for seconds, 24-hour indication and 12 hour register dial, date aperture, orange chronograph and register hands, outer tachymeter scale, tonneau shaped case with buttons in the band to operate chronograph, stainless steel screw back signed and numbered 510501, inside back cover stamped Heuer 5100, Heuer pvd coated bracelet with a deployant clasp
41mm wide
Sold for £1,500
Estimated at £1,500 - £1,800
Case with minor scratches in parts, bracelet with very minor chips to the pvd coated surfaces in parts visible under an eyeglass, bracelet centre links with very minor touching-up of the black pvd surfaces in parts which is visible under an eyeglass, glass edge with two very minor chips positioned at 8 o'clock which is visible under a X12 eyeglass, dial with three very small scratches to the outer tachymeter scale positioned between 5 & 6 o'clock visible under an eyeglass, main dial is in good original condition, crown with Heuer logo, hand setting correctly, date changing correctly, 24-hour indication hand is moving correctly, chronograph is working correctly, movement is clean, movement in going order. Bracelet length including the watch case is 21cm long approximately.
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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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Sunday 5 November - Friday 10 November 11am-4pm, and morning of sale from 8am.
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