11th Nov, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST
Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver
2192
Rolex: An 18 Carat Gold Automatic Day/Date Centre Seconds Wristwatch, signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, model: Day/Date, ref: 18038/18000, 1977, (calibre 3055) lever movement signed and numbered 0076089, adjusted to five positions and temperature, champagne coloured dial with baton markers, day/date apertures, screw down crown, faceted bezel, screw back with an engraved inscription, inside back cover with maker's mark Montres Rolex S.A Geneva Switzerland, convention gold mark 18k750, case serial number 5396179, Rolex 18 carat gold President bracelet with a deployant clasp numbered 8385, with guarantee paperwork, original purchase invoice dated 22nd May 1978 Hong Kong, booklets, green plastic holder and swing tag
36mm wide
Sold for £9,500
Estimated at £7,000 - £9,000
Case and bracelet with surface scratches, case with minor dents to the sides, lugs and bezel, case back with an engraved inscription Alan D E Summerton, bracelet links are evenly stretched, glass edges with small chips in parts, crown is slightly rubbed, crown is screwing down correctly on the threaded tube, dial is clean, hand setting correctly, calendars are changing correctly, movement in going order. Total watch weight 139.6g. 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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