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1. Outstanding, 17-1/2” 18K White & Yellow Diamond Necklace

Contemporary 18K white gold necklace featuring 3.7 CTS TW of H/Vs1 white diamonds and 23 canary color Vs1 clarity, 5 CT TW. The stone cuts are round, full and brilliant. Weighs 9.8 DWTS x 1.555 = 15.2 gram total, measures 17-1/2" in length, is in as new condition and rare!
Price: $4,550.00

2. 14K Lady’s Vacheron & Constantin Wrist Watch with Gold Bracelet
Swiss; Vacheron & Constantin; Lady’s; Circa: 1936
STYLE: The length lug-to-lug 27mm, width 12mm without crown.
CASE: The yellow 14K #4406-46 rectangular case features curved lugs.
BAND: The band is bracelet style, detachable, length 6 ¾”.
DIAL: This gold dial displays Arabic markers, 5-minute tracks, and baton hands.
MOVT: This 17-jewel manual #426,351 movement with lever escapement, stem-set, case, dial, and movement signed, movement #426,351.
C 3 (The case is in very good condition.)
D 3-29 (The dial is in very good condition-alterations.)
M 4 (The movement is in good condition.)
R 5 (Rarity on a scale of #1 being very common to #10 being extremely rare.)
Experts Opinion: A beautiful 14K yellow-gold petite 1930’s Vacheron with a great looking carved case with matching carved 14K bracelet. Signed case, dial and movement. All of this in an original Vacheron & Constantin box. te
Price: $3,550.00

3. Wonderful 18K McCabe Ultra Fine Duplex Fusee 18-Size Open Face Pocket Watch in Original Consolur Case with Key
England; James McCabe; Man’s; Serial #8,193; Circa: 1800
Complications: Duplex fusee.
CASE: The 18K rose gold #8,193 plain 55mm case features an open face, 92.3 dwt., 144 grams total weight and is signed “T.W.”
DIAL: This white porcelain dial displays Roman numerals, has spade hands, and is signed “8,193.”
MOVT: This key-set #8,193 movement is fully adjusted with duplex escapement it is gilt with a full plate layout and is signed.
C 2 (The case is in perfect condition.)
D 3-46 (The dial is in very good condition-renumbered.)
M 3 (The movement is in very good condition.)
R 9 ½ (Rarity on a scale of #1 being very common to #10 being extremely rare.)
Experts Opinion: Without a doubt one of the finest duplex movements we have ever sold. The watch has a gold balance with platinum screws by “James McCabe”. It is a massive 18K Consolur case with bulls-eye crystal rounds that show this watch off. The watch is numbered on the case, dial, and movement! What a marvelous timepiece! James McCabe was a well-known and respected master watchmaker.
Price: $8,000.00

4. Astonishing Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire 14K Panther Lady’s Bracelet
This 14K yellow gold Deco design bracelet from the 1920s features 24 rich red rubies (2 dcts. tw), 15 blue sapphires (5 cts tw, Vs2) and 24 diamonds (24 cts tw, H/VVs1). The stones are round, single and cabochon cut. The bracelet weighs 64 DWTS=99.5 grams, and measures 2=3/4" x 9-1/2.". The overall conditiion of this rare estate piece is Mint.
Expert’s opinion: Vintage Cartier style panther bracelet hinged to open.
Price: $5,050.00

5. Rare and Original Black Dial Rolex Gold & Stainless Bubble Back Gent’s Wrist Watch with Steel Rolex Buckle
Swiss; Rolex; Man’s; Circa: 1940’s
STYLE: The length lug-to-lug is 40mm width 32mm without a crown and thickness 10mm.
CASE: The white stainless steel & gold tonneau case features oversized curved lugs, fluted bezel and a screw back.
BAND: The band is alligator with Rolex steel buckle.
DIAL: This black dial displays Arabic numerals, radium markers with minute/5-minute tracks, radium Mercedes hands and center sweep seconds.
MOVT: This 18-jewel automatic movement has 6-position adjustments with lever escapement is stem-set and is signed.
C 3 (The case is in very good condition.)
D 2 (The dial is in perfect condition.)
M 3 (The movement is in very good condition.)
R 8 ½ (Rarity on a scale of #1 being very common to #10 being extremely rare.)
Experts Opinion: Super rare dial in original condition. Great movement, great overall condition! Hurry!
Price: $3,050.00

6. Massive 18K American Standard Box Hinge 18-Size Hunters Case Man’s Pocket Watch
Swiss; American Standard; Man’s; Serial #50,786; Circa: 1880
CASE: The 18K rose gold 18-size #50,786 hunter box hinged case features geometric decorations and has a fancy monogram.
DIAL: This white porcelain single sunk dial displays Roman numerals, spade hands, and is signed “American Standard.”
MOVT: This 18-jewel lever-set movement is fully adjusted with lever escapement it is nickel with a bridge style layout and is signed.
C 2 (The case is in perfect condition.)
D 2 (The dial is in perfect condition.)
M 2 (The movement is in perfect condition.)
R 9 (Rarity on a scale of #1 being very common to #10 being extremely rare.)
Experts Opinion: What a beautiful and exceptional pocket watch. A timepiece that will make any collector proud to own or display! (103. DWT. T.W.) heavy-box styled hinging crystal covering the movement for display, just spectacular!
Price: $3,550.00


7. Marvelous Diamond & Ruby 18K Ladies Bracelet
This contemporary 18K white & gold bracelet displays 3 CTS of G/Vs1 diamonds and 16 CTS TW of rich red rubies VVs1. The stones are round, brilliant and baguette cut. This 7-3/4" long bracelet weighs 37 DWTS = 57.7 grams and is in New condition.
Expert’s opinion: This is a 3-carat diamond and 16-carat ruby 18K yellow and white gold ladies bracelet. A rare find!
Price: $9,050.00

8. Rare & Unique Wild Red Audemars Piguet Fancy Lugged Rectangular Curved Wrist Watch
Swiss; Audemars Piguet; Man’s; Circa: 1940’s
STYLE: The length lug-to-lug is 43mm width 25mm without a crown and the thickness is 5mm.
CASE: The 18K red gold, #43,940 rectangular case features fancy hidden oversized lugs and a snap back.
DIAL: This gold dial displays Arabic numerals, minute/5-minute tracks, baton hands, and subsidiary seconds.
MOVT: This 18-jewel manual #43,940 movement with lever escapement is stem-set and signed.
C 2 (The case is in perfect condition.)
D 2-49 (The dial is in perfect condition-chipped subsidiary dial.)
M 2 (The movement is in perfect condition.)
R 9 ½ (Rarity on a scale of #1 being very common to #10 being extremely rare.)
Experts Opinion: Curved case, unique lugs and one of the most under priced makers on the market. Top quality and superb in all respects.
Price: $8,800.00

9. Exquisite 18K French “Chevalier” Quality One Enamel Verge Fusee Man’s Pocket Watch with Key
France; Chevalier; Man’s; Serial #8,528; Circa: 1750
Complications: Early verge.
CASE: The 18K gold 56mm swing-out case displays enamel lover’s decorations.
DIAL: This white porcelain dial displays Arabic numerals, filigree hands, and is signed “Chevalier & Comp.”
MOVT: This key-set #8,528 movement with verge/fusee escapement, is gilt, with a full plate layout, and is signed.
C 2 (The case is in perfect condition.)
D 2 (The dial is in perfect condition.)
M 2 (The movement is in perfect condition.)
R 9 ½ (Rarity on a scale of #1 being very common to #10 being extremely rare.)
Experts Opinion: Hard to believe this beauty could have survived in this flawless condition. A real gift of a lifetime!
Price: $12,550.00

10. Pleasing Princess Cut Diamond & Ruby Chandelier Ladies Earrings
These 18K yellow and white gold earrings are truly exceptional displaying 56 G= H/VVs1,6.5 CTS TW of diamonds and 50 pigeon blood red color VVs1, 6.5 CTS TW of rubies. The stones are princess cut. Measure 60mm long, weigh 201. DWTS = 31.25 grams. Rare, new condition earrings for those special dress occasions.
Expert’s opinion: 6.5-carat princess cut diamonds and 6.5-carat princess cut rubies on 18K white and yellow gold multi-strand chandelier ladies special earrings.
Price: $7,800.00

11. Rare 14K Hamilton Ventura Electric Man’s Wrist Watch in Superb Condition
U.S.; Hamilton; Man’s; Circa: 1960’s
STYLE: The length lug-to-lug is 55mm width 32mm without a crown and thickness is 10mm.
CASE: The 14K yellow gold triangular case features covered/hidden lugs, asymmetrical bezel and a snap back.
BAND: The band is standard leather.
DIAL: This off white dial displays markers, minute/5-minute tracks, baton hands, and center sweep seconds.
MOVT: This electric movement is stem-set and is signed.
C 2 (The case is in perfect condition.)
D 2 (The dial is in perfect condition.)
M 2 (The movement is in perfect condition.)
R 9 (Rarity on a scale of #1 being very common to #10 being extremely rare.)
Experts Opinion: We rarely find nice Ventura’s anymore. This is a beauty!
Price: $2,800.00

12. Unusual Verge Fusee Book Shaped Fantasy Gent’s Deck Pocket Watch with Keys
Swiss; Man’s; Circa: 1805
Complications: Early verge.
CASE: The sterling silver, 50mm x 60mm, hunter case features a book shape, floral, barleycorn and geometric decorations.
DIAL: This silver dial displays Roman numerals and poker hands.
MOVT: This key-set movement with verge and fusee escapement is gilt with a full plate layout.
C 2 (The case is in perfect condition.)
D 2 (The dial is in perfect condition.)
M 2 (The movement is in perfect condition.)
R 9 (Rarity on a scale of #1 being very common to #10 being extremely rare.)
Experts Opinion: An excellent example of a fusee fantasy watch. Book shapes were very sought after. This is a spectacular example!
Price: $4,325.00

13. Admirable 18K White Gold Diamond Emerald Drop Earrings
Contemporary 18K white gold earrings with many diamonds (1.8 CTS - H Color/VVs1 Clarity)) and 12 emeralds (1.4 CTS-Rich Green Color-VVs Clarity). Weigh 7.2 DWTS = 11.2 grams, measure 55mm drop, in New condition and rare.
Expert’s opinion: The earrings have 1.8 ct. diamonds and 1.4 ct. emeralds 18K drop ladies deco style earrings.
Price: $3,800.00

14. 2006 Rolex Steel Explorer II Wrist Watch with Date & Comes with Box
Swiss; Rolex; Man’s; Circa: 2006
Complications: Calendar.
STYLE: The length lug-to-lug is 48mm width 40mm without a crown and the thickness is 10mm.
CASE: The white stainless round #Z428, 384 reference#16,570 case features oversized curved lugs, rotating bezel, and a screw back.
BAND: The band is original steel bracelet.
DIAL: This white dial displays markers, minute/5-minute tracks, center sweep seconds, and date window.
MOVT: This 31-jewel automatic movement with lever escapement is signed.
C 2 (The case is in perfect condition.)
D 2 (The dial is in perfect condition.)
M 2 (The movement is in perfect condition.)
R 9 (Rarity on a scale of #1 being very common to #10 being extremely rare.)
Experts Opinion: Very popular model, an excellent investment for the Rolex collector. Top condition!
Price: $6,050.00

15. Miraculous 18-Size Unused, 18K Ed Koehn 32-Jewel Gent’s Hunter Case Minute Repeater
Swiss; Ed Koehn; Man’s; Serial #78,673; Circa: 1907
CASE: The yellow 18K, 18-size, 53mm #78,673 hunter case features machined decorations and a fancy monogram.
DIAL: This white porcelain single sunk dial displays Roman numerals, spade hands, and is signed “Ed Koehn.”
MOVT: This 32-jewel stem-set #78,673 movement with lever escapement, is nickel, with a bridge style layout, and is signed.
C 2 (The case is in perfect condition.)
D 2 (The dial is in perfect condition.)
M 2 (The movement is in perfect condition.)
R 9.5 (Rarity on a scale of #1 being very common to #10 being extremely rare.)
Experts Opinion: Well, this is the finest condition and quality minute repeater we have ever had the privilege to offer. Unused top 32-jewel grade! Just breathtaking without a doubt a special investment for the future!
Price: $15,050.00

16. Attractive & Rare Signed “Chean” 18K Deco Enameled Ruby Ladies Brooch
This 1930s Deco-Period 18K Yellow Godl enameled Brooch displays 6 rubies (.18CTS - Red Rich Color - Vs1 Clarity) single and round cut. This estate piece Weighs 14.9 dwts = 23,1 grams; measures 60mm x 40mm in Mint condition.
Expert’s opinion: 18K special blue and green enameled floral form brooch with ruby décor, signed “Chean”.
Estate piece: Yes, deco period.

Price: $2,525.00

17. Extraordinary Vacheron & Constantin, Le Coultre 14K Mystery Wrist Watch in an Original Vacheron & Constantin Wood Box with Cardboard Outer Box
Swiss; Vacheron & Constantin, Le Coultre; Man’s; Circa: 1950’s
STYLE: The length lug-to-lug 38mm width 35mm without crown, thickness 5mm.
CASE: The 14K white-gold round case with curved lugs has a snap back.
DIAL: This off-white dial displays diamonds (36 stones), mystery, markers (36 stones), and a mystery dial.
MOVT: This 17-jewels manual wind movement is fully adjusted with lever escapement, stem-set, and signed.
C 2 (The case is in perfect condition.)
D 2 (The dial is in perfect condition.)
M 2 (The movement is in perfect condition.)
R 8 ½ (Rarity on a scale of #1 being very common to #10 being extremely rare.)
Experts Opinion: Boxes inner and outer. New/old stock with Vacheron & Constantin boxes makes this a real collectable! Set it aside for the young man in the family!
Price: $4,050.00

18. Phenomenal 18K Minute Repeater Two Train Moon Phase Triple Linear Calendar 8-Day Wind 18-Size Fully Engraved Polo Players Case of the Most Extreme Quality
Swiss; Man’s; Serial #84,656; Circa: 1890
Complications: Calendar, moon phase, minute repeater, 8 day, & 2 trains.
CASE: The yellow 18K, 20-size, 55mm, #84,656 hunter case features deep cut polo horses in action (top quality).
DIAL: This white porcelain single sunk dial displays Roman numerals, American calendar layout and spade hands.
MOVT: This 32-jewel lever-set #84,656 movement with lever escapement is gilt, with a ¾ plate layout.
C 2 (The case is in perfect condition.)
D 2 (The dial is in perfect condition.)
M 2 (The movement is in perfect condition.)
R 10 (Rarity on a scale of #1 being very common to #10 being extremely rare.)
Experts Opinion: There are great watches and there are extra great watches. You decide! Minute repeater, triple calendar, moon phase, two trains, tandem wind, 8-day and American linear dial layout. One of the finest cases ever offered by Ashland. An unbelievable watch for the true collector!!!
Price: $39,550.00

19. Wonderful Art Nouveau 14K Enamel Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, & Ruby Figural Stick Pin
14K Yellow-gold pin has diamond, pearl, emeralds, and ruby stones. This estate pin Weighs 1.65 DWTS = 2.5 grams, measures 70mm long, is in Mint condition and rare!
Expert’s opinion: Art nouveau outstanding unisex stickpin of extreme quality. Portrait of natural enamel skin-tone.
Estate piece: Yes
Price: $1,025.00

20. Awesome 18K Gent’s Patek Philippe Covered Lugs Rectangular Wrist Watch in Original Box
Swiss; Patek Philippe; Man’s; Circa: 1946
STYLE: The length lug-to-lug is 40mm width 25mm without a crown, thickness is 7mm.
CASE: The 18K yellow gold #643,889 reference#1,532 features a rectangular shape, covered hidden lugs, and a snap back.
DIAL: This silver dial displays Arabic numerals, markers, 5-minute tracks, baton hands, and subsidiary seconds.
MOVT: This 18-jewel manual #838,929 movement with lever escapement is tem-set and signed.
C 2 (The case is in perfect condition.)
D 2-28 (The dial is in perfect condition-very well reprinted.)
M 2 (The movement is in perfect condition.)
R 9 (Rarity on a scale of #1 being very common to #10 being extremely rare.)
Experts Opinion: A sweet and very sharp Patek Philippe gent’s wristwatch. This series is very under rated and will catch anyone’s eye.
Price: $8,800.00

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