Auction Preview: Fine Watches, Wristwatches and Clocks at Bonhams, New York, June 6
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What: Fine Watches, Wristwatches and ClocksWhere: Bonhams, 580 Madison Avenue, New York NY 10022When: June 6, 1:00 PM EDTTop Lots of the Sale:- «A fine and rare diamond set 18K gold minute repeating bracelet watch with perpetual calendar and moon phase&Auction Preview: Fine Watches, Wristwatches and Clocks at Bonhams, New York, June 6
What: Fine Watches, Wristwatches and ClocksWhere: Bonhams, 580 Madison Avenue, New York NY 10022When: June 6, 1:00 PM EDTTop Lots of the Sale:- «A fine and rare diamond set 18K gold minute repeating bracelet watch with perpetual calendar and moon phase» - Breguet. Reference: 3438. Date: 1990's. Strap/Bracelet: Gold, brushed and polished molded links. Buckle/Clasp: Deployant. Signed: Case, dial, movement and bracelet. Estimated Price: US$ 80,000 - 100,000- «A Small Olivewood Marquetry Longcase Clock» - Thomas Tompion, London, pre-numbered, circa 1680, the case attributed to Jasper Braem. The backboard mounted with a movement securing bracket 77 in. Measured at (195cm) High. Estimated Price: US$ 60,000 - 80,000- «A fine and rare 18K gold minute repeating wristwatch with erotic automaton” – Blancpain. Model: Piece Unique. Date: 1990's. Dial: White with applied gold roman numerals, gold leaf hands. Case: Circular with molded bezel, glazed back revealing an amorous couple. Measured at Size: 33.5mm. Estimated Price: US$ 60,000 - 80,000- »A fine 18K gold chronograph wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phase« - Patek Philippe; Reference: 3970 E, second series. Date: circa 1990. Case: Circular with polished concave bezel and chamfered lugs, brushed solid screw down back, no. 2860442. Strap/Bracelet: Maker's leather. Buckle/Clasp: Maker's 18K gold deployant. Measured at Size: 36mm. Estimated Price: US$ 55,000 - 75,000- »A fine and rare Quarter Repeating Ebonized Table Clock« - Signed by Thomas Tompion's journeyman, James Tunn, London circa 1715. The backplate profusely engraved with leafy scrolls and birds flanking the scale work signature cartouche 17 in. Measured at (43cm)high. Estimated Price: US$ 50,000 - 70,000- »A fine Dutch Striking Small Ebonized table Clock« - Joseph Knibb, London, circa 1680. the tulip engraved backplate signed Joseph Knibb Londini fecit in a slight curve. Measured at 12 in. (30cm) high. Estimated Price: US$ 50,000 - 70,000- »A fine platinum automatic center seconds watch with perpetual calendar, retrograde date and moon phase« - Patek Philippe; Reference: 5059P - 001. Date: Circa 2000. Movement: 31 – jewel Cal. 315 S – QR. Dial: White with fifth seconds ring enclosing roman numerals, date ring and aperture for moon phase, small apertures for day, month and Leap Year indication, blued hands. Measured at Size: 36mm. Estimated Price: US$ 45,000 - 55,000- »A fine Empire month going skeleton clock with calendar, moon phase and annual calendar indicating Equation of Time and time of sunrise and sunset"; signed 'Verneuil a Dijon', circa 1810. beat adjustment to crutch, twin going barrels, pinwheel escapement. Measured at (66cm) high. Estimated Price: US$ 40,000 - 60,000For details, visit: http://www.bonhams.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.https://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin Read more