Starting next month, Phillips will sell 10 pocket watches that have been part of a private collection for decades, many of them never before offered at auction. Half of the pieces will be part of the Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII on May 24 and 25, and the other half will be featured in the New York Watch Auction: X June 8-9.
“It is our distinct honor to present such a compelling and significant group of timepieces across our international sales this season,” said a Phillips statement from Thomas Perazzi and Paul Boutros, deputy chairmen and head of watches for Asia and Americas, respectively. “At Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo [the auction house’s watch department], we pride ourselves on our commitment to offering the very best the market has to offer, and these timepieces are no exception.
“The collection of pocket watches from this discerning family collection epitomizes the pinnacle of craftsmanship and innovation in horology. These pocket watches showcase the artistry and ingenuity of watchmaking masters who pushed the boundaries of mechanical complexity. The collector who acquired these watches did so with a discerning eye, always choosing the very best, and we are delighted to showcase them now in a setting befitting their importance.”
Leading the lots in value is a Charles Frodsham grand sonnerie “clock watch” in the New York auction, estimated to sell between $200,000 and $400,000. It is pictured below along with other notables from the two watch sales.
(Photos courtesy of Phillips)
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