Among the unique timepieces slated to cross the auction block Oct. 27 through Heritage Auctions is an enamel snuff box with a hidden clock and automation.
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Scarce animated clock may tick past $500K
Lead by a significant selection of antique and vintage clocks, the May 21 auction being offered by Fontaine's Auction Gallery also includes music boxes, bronze sculptures, watches, automation devices, and porcelain.
Dual-dial Cellini Rolex may tick past $40K in Last Chance auction
A dual-dial watch featuring both 24K and 18K gold, and one of only 10 Rolex watches made in the Cellini Collection, may sell for $40K during the Oct. 31 Last Chance Auction presented by LiveAuctioneers.com.
Gorham silver hot beverage service may see $70K
Leading the offering of sterling silver, and possibly all lots of the Sept. 19-20 auction offered by Clars Auction Gallery, is a Gorham Martele six piece hot beverage service.
Art Deco bronze dancers may waltz to $10,000
A 14-inch, period Art Deco bronze sculpture of a dancing couple may waltz its way to $10,000 during a April 1 Spring Art & Antiques Auction at Sterling Associates.
Diamond necklace made for Reds’ Schott may drive in $85,000
Stunning jewelry and timepieces are heading to auction at Cowan's April 14, and highlights include items owned by former Cincinnati Reds owner Marge Schott.
NAWCC antique watch collectors holding inaugural public day
For the first time ever, the Mid-South Regional meeting organizers will be offering a Public Day to non-members of the National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors. The public can participate in all the functions offered on Saturday, Sept. 1, including the MART and special exhibit, “The Great Antique Clocks of the 1800s.”
Sales trend shows it’s time for a closer look at vintage watches
Vintage watches are suddenly claiming top lot honors at several auctions recently, says Expert Kathy Flood. A recent eBay sale of a circa-1870 gold pocket piece from Boston's E. Howard & Co. Blew its $19.99 list price out of the water to sell for $18,766 after it was discovered in a forgotten drawer.
16th century suit of armor may earn $50K
DENVER, Pa. – The featured collection in Morphy Auctions’ Feb. 24-25, 2012 sale is a set of antique armor which was amassed over 50 years by Hollywood animator and film director Frank Andrina. The most imposing item in the collection is a suit of full standing armor, with most of its composite pieces dating...