Exceptional Singing Bird Cage Clock & Patek Philippe Ref. 2499 to Highlight Antiquorum Auction
Dubai, UAE – Antiquorum, the world’s premier auctioneers of modern and vintage timepieces together with Mishal Kanoo, Deputy Chairman of The Kanoo Group hosted a two-day exhibition on 1st and 2nd November 2014 at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates to preview highlights of "Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces" auction.
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Mishal Kanoo, Deputy Chairman of The
Kanoo Group [left] and Peter Elsner-Mackay,
Ambassador of Austria to the UAE at Antiquorum |
Antiquorum has set world records for
auction sales with previews being held in major cities worldwide. The preview schedule started in Zurich,
Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, and with the recent stop to Dubai where local watch
collectors had the chance to see over 200 impressive horological highlights
including an exceptional Singing Bird Cage Clock attributed to Jaquet-Droz et
Leschot Geneva and an outstanding Patek Philippe Ref. 2499, Third Series.
The
auction will be held on 8th and 9th November 2014 at the
Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Geneva.
The Dubai-based event also placed a
spotlight for available complimentary estimates on clients’ fine time pieces by
Antiquorum Watch Experts.
Established in
Geneva in 1974, Antiquorum has carved its own unparalleled niche in the auction
world through its focused expertise in horology and by cultivating a thriving
collector's market for timepieces worldwide.
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The top highlight of the sale is
unquestionably the Exceptional Early & Small Singing Bird Cage Clock with
Automaton Jumping Bird & Automaton Waterfall attributed to Jaquet-Droz et
Leschot Geneva. Made circa 1785, this is an extremely fine and diminutive,
gilded-brass, automaton singing bird clock with “jumping” early-type painted
bird with automated beak, wings, tail and automaton waterfall activated at will
and by the clock every three hours. Collectors will appreciate the magical
jumping effect of the bird, the delicacy of workmanship in the cage’s
construction as well as the “ball and claw feet” that are distinctive of the
workshop Jaquet-Droz.
Another outstanding highlight of the
auction is the Patek Philippe Ref. 2499, Third Series retailed by Beyer
(Zurich). Made in 1980 and from the property of the original owner, this is a
very fine and rare 18K gold wristwatch with round button chronograph, 30-minute
register, perpetual calendar and moon phases. It is accompanied by the Extract
from the Archives.
Also offered is an extraordinary
Blancpain 1735 Grand Complication, No. 03/30. Produced in a limited edition of
30 pieces in the 1990’s, this is a rare and important astronomic,
minute-repeating wristwatch with one-minute tourbillon regulator, round-button
co-axial split-seconds chronograph, register, perpetual calendar, moon phases
and moon age. This outstanding timepiece is one of the most complicated
wristwatches ever made and required six years of research, development and
testing before it could be presented. It is offered with a fitted wooden box,
loupe, setting pin, instruction annual, Blancpain collection booklet and
hand-written certificate.
Estimate: CHF 250,000 – 350,000
Patek Philippe enthusiasts will also
want to bid on the Patek Philippe Ref. 5004, made in 1998. This fine and
important 18K pink gold wristwatch features a split-seconds chronograph,
registers, a perpetual calendar, moon phases, leap year and 24 hour indication.
Accompanied by a fitted wooden box and Certificate of Origin.
Estimate: CHF 150,000 – 200,000
Modern watch enthusiasts will be
enticed by the Greubel Forsey Tourbillon 30 ° Vision. Made in 2004, this is a
rare and large 18K white gold wristwatch with 30° inclined visible inner one
minute tourbillon regulator, visible outer four-minutes tourbillon regulator
with four minute rotation indicator, twin barrels and 72-hour power reserve.
The double off-set tourbillons featured in this extraordinary timepiece
continually compensate for gravity–induced errors on the oscillator in all
positions, allowing for superior chronometric performance. This remarkable
timepiece is accompanied by the user manual/guarantee.
 Estimate: CHF 120,000 -180,000
Also offered from Patek Philippe is
the exceptional Patek Philippe Celestial, Ref. 5102, made in 2003. This is a
fine and unusual 18K white gold wristwatch with meantime indication, nocturnal
chart of the Northern Hemisphere, moon phases and moon orbit, time of the
meridian passage of Sirius and moon. It is presented with a Certificate of
Origin, leather instruction folder and booklet.
 Estimate: CHF 150,000 -200,000
Another stand-out Patek Philippe
presented in the sale is the rare Patek Philippe Ref. 5020 in pink gold, sold
in 2002. Also known as the “TV watch”, this rare reference is a tonneau-shaped
wristwatch with round-button chronograph, register, 24-hour indication,
perpetual calendar and moon phases. Adding to its desirability, it is offered
with its Original Certificate of Origin confirming its pink gold case and
silver dial with Breguet numerals.
 Estimate: CHF 140,000 -220,000
Not to be over-looked is the Patek
Philippe Ref. 1463 “Without Indexes & Timing Scale” with Probably Unique
Dial in Yellow Gold. Made in 1956, this is an extremely fine and probably
unique 18K gold wristwatch with round button chronograph and register.
Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.
Estimate: CHF 100,000 -150,000
The automaton lover will be delighted
by the extremely rare Isaac Daniel Piguet “The Heart,” an Exceptional Musical
Watch with See-Saw Musician & Windmill Automatons. Made for the Eastern
market circa 1820, this is a rare and important, musical, gold painted on
enamel, pearl and turquoise-set heart-shaped quarter repeating watch with three
automaton actions – sea-saw, musician and windmill, activated at will.
 Estimate: CHF 100,000 – 200,000
Rolex is well represented in the sale
with the much sought-after Rolex Ref. 6241 Paul Newman. Made in 1968 and from
the property of an English collector, this is a very rare stainless steel
wristwatch with anti-reflective black tachometer bezel, round button
chronograph, registers and a Rolex Ref. 7205 stainless steel Oyster riveted
bracelet. It is offered in mint condition and is accompanied by Rolex UK
service warranty dated 2005 and 1987.
 Estimate: CHF 80,000 – 120,000
Antiquorum
experts are also pleased to present two exceptional Patek Philippe enamel
pocket watches.
Patek
Philippe Reg. 866/4 Unique Watch with Enamel Miniature “The Shepard in Love” By
Madame Bischoff.
Made in 1972, this is a unique and
exceptional, 18K yellow gold keyless dress watch with polychrome painted on
enamel miniature “The Shepard In Love” signed M. Bischoff. Known as one of the
great enamellists who worked for Patek Philippe along with Suzanne Rohr and J.
Pellarine LeRoy, Madame Bischoff’s work shows great depth and tonality
particularly in the rendering of shadows and the human form. This outstanding
piece is accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.
 Estimate: CHF 50,000 -70,000
Patek
Philippe Ref. 715/8 Watch with Unique Enamel Miniature of A Peony and Flower
Bouquet By J. Pellarin-Leroy
Made in 1969, this is an extremely
fine and unique, 18K yellow gold keyless dress watch with exceptional
polychrome painted on enamel miniature of flowers. The Extract from the
Archives confirms the manufacture of this watch in 1969 and the painted enamel
of flowers on the case back. Collectors will appreciate Pellarin-Leroy’s
extremely well-executed flowers in beautiful pastel shades.
 Estimate: CHF 25,000 - 45,000
Also for the Rolex aficionado,
Antiquorum experts are pleased to present the Rolex Ref. 3525 Black Dial in 18K
Yellow Gold. Made circa 1938, this is a very fine and rare antimagnetic, 18K
yellow gold wristwatch with round-button chronograph, register, tachometer and
telemeter. Purchased new in Switzerland by the father of the consignor, this
example is without a doubt the nicest example of a
reference 3525 to appear at auction in the last ten years.
 Estimate: CHF 50,000 – 70,000
About The Kanoo Group
‘The Kanoo Group’ is one of the largest, independent, family-owned groups of companies in the Gulf region established in 1890. It has diversified business industries in shipping, travel, machinery, engineering, logistics, property, oil & gas, power, industrial chemicals, training, joint ventures, retail and commercial activities, among others, and operates extensively throughout Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen and Qatar. Our Vision The Leading Family Business in the Region and Beyond Our Mission Delivering Sustainable Excellence Our Values Customer Focused, Ethical, Innovative, Agile, Competent & Intelligent, Collaborative, Accountable P.O. Box 290, Dubai, UAE. Toll Free: 800 KANOO, Fax: 04-3933636, Websites: www.kanoo.com /www.kanoogroup.com To comment on the article, send an email to: Michelle Laylo Verzola PR Executive The Kanoo Group      |
