Piaget 18K Gold Rectangular Wristwatch
manual wind wristwatch with rectangular 18K yellow gold case, silvered dial with black Roman numerals, and blued-steel hands; fitted with a black leather strap and matching 18K gold Piaget-signed buckle, hallmarked 750, case signed Piaget, numbered 9150 / 113952; movement signed Piaget, 17 jewels, Swiss, and adjusted to five (5) positions, accompanied by original Piaget Luxe et Précision fitted presentation case
case size 23mm x 27mm
18k Yellow Gold Bulova, Ambassador Wristwatch
Classic round case measuring 34.6mm, the 18k yellow gold waterproof case marked on verso, serial no. 1224067.
Champagne dial with applied gold baton indices, date aperture at 3 o’clock, and gold baton hands.
Automatic movement. Presented on a brown leather strap.
Tiffany & Co. 14K Gold Automatic Wristwatch
white dial with Roman numerals, blued seconds, gold hands, 14K gold case engraved on reverse, black strap with Tiffany buckle, automatic. 33.6mm
Chopard Mille Miglia Reference 8331 Chronograph Watch
having stainless steel case and black rubber strap, serial number 718484, second hands detached but still in case, needs services
case with crown 41.5 millimeters
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Ref. 16000
stainless steel case with smooth bezel, measuring approximately 38mm including crown, white dial with Roman numeral hour markers, central sweep seconds, and magnified date window at 3 o’clock, acrylic crystal, screw-down crown, case stamped “Registered Design 16000” between lugs; serial number 5859954 between opposing lugs, fitted with a later black leather strap and a stainless steel Rolex-signed buckle
automatic movement (not opened or further inspected)
in running condition at time of cataloging
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Wristwatch
classic gentleman’s dress Rolex in 18K yellow gold, 36mm case, smooth bezel, and signed crown, silvered dial with applied diamond hour markers, tapered gold baton hands, and “Officially Certified Chronometer” script, fitted to a later black leather strap, case hallmarked for 18K gold at the lugs, mechanical movement (not opened)
diameter: 36mm
Longines 14K Gold Rectangular Wristwatch with Hooded Lugs
off-white dial with baton markers and Arabic 12; subsidiary seconds, 14K gold case with hooded lugs; brown strap, manual-wind
21.5×29.4mm
Movado 14K Gold Triple-Date Wristwatch
A vintage Movado triple-date wristwatch in a 14k yellow gold case, measuring 32mm (without crown). Silvered dial with outer date track, applied Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, and apertures for day and month. Acrylic crystal. Flared lugs stamped 14K GOLD. Shown on a later brown leather strap.
Pair of Ram’s Head Cufflinks in 18K Yellow Gold
each modeled in high relief with finely detailed curling horns and textured surfaces, marked 750 and 22K and maker’s stamp Z
total weight 18.4 grams
14K Gold Nugget-Form Cufflinks
A pair of heavily textured nugget-form cufflinks, each stamped “14K JM 1981” to the reverse.
Length 2¼ in., total weight: 15.4 grams
Pair of 14K Yellow Gold Cufflinks
each with circular face decorated in concentric beaded and scrollwork mandala-style design, marked 14K
diameter 23 mm; total weight 14.8 grams
18K Yellow Gold Belt Buckle
signed Cartier, Made in Paris, France, of rectangular form with engine-turned horizontal line decoration centering an oval reserve engraved “J.C.H.”; the reverse with hinged loop fitting for attachment
length 1 1/2 inches, 17.28 grams
Provenance: The Estate of John L. Hughes of Southport, Connecticut
14K Gold Quarter-Repeating Automaton Pocket Watch with Enamel Figural Scene
finely crafted 14-karat gold full-hunter pocket watch featuring mechanical automaton figures flanking the central dial, each hand-painted in richly polychromed enamel and articulated to move with the repeating mechanism, the embossed dial surround is decorated with bells, floral sprays, and scrolling giltwork, framing a white enamel chapter ring with Arabic numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial positioned beneath the main dial, engraved inner cuvette marked “Répetition à Quarts – Automates.” Fitted with a quarter-repeating movement activated by slide
diameter 52.8 mm
18K Yellow Gold Borel & Courvoisier, Neuchâtel
key-wind pocket watch, No. 51012
white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, signed Borel & Courvoisier, Neuchâtel, gilt three-quarter plate movement with blued screws and jeweled bearings, numbered 51012, engine-turned 18K gold hunter case, stamped Warranted 18K, accompanied by the original fitted box with printed Borel & Courvoisier Neuchâtel trade label referencing the same serial number
total weight 138.1 grams, case diameter 54mm
14K Yellow Gold Longines Pocket Watch
retailed by H. Buchler Thun, case number 5242442 with matching number on movement, having a 17.89 ABC movement only, back case marked 14 karat
diameter 46.5 millimeters, total weight 54.1 grams
Provenance: The Estate of John L. Hughes of Southport, Connecticut
10K Yellow Gold and Diamond Pocket Watch
signed Ancienne Maison Leroy & Fils / L. Leroy & Cie Sucrs / Horlogers de la Marine / 13 & 15 Palais Royal Paris, no. 57173; the circular white enamel dial with gilt Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute track, gilt hands, and rose-cut diamond bezel surround, enclosed within a hinged case back further decorated with a monogram motif in rose-cut diamonds; the interior revealing a finely jeweled lever movement with gilt plates and visible wheels; the bow accented with diamonds (two missing), fitted with engine-turned crown
height 1 3/4 inches; 31.49 grams total weight
Provenance: The Estate of John L. Hughes of Southport, Connecticut
Vulcain 18K Gold and Enamel Chronomètre Pocket Watch
Swiss, early 20th century
manual wind pocket watch with white enamel dial featuring gold and silver-tone Arabic numerals, outer minute track, and subsidiary seconds dial; signed Vulcain Chronomètre, the 18K yellow gold case with stylized blue, red, and black geometric enamel accents in Art Deco style, interior stamped Vulcain, 18K, and numbered 1809008, movement signed Vulcain Chronomètre 15 Jewels Swiss
diameter 43mm
Reuge Romance 18K Solid Gold Music and Animated Pocket Watch
case stamped 18K (750) and numbered 9, front depicts a scene of a falconer on horseback with dogs and a maiden fetching water, back opens to an erotic scene, plays Mozart, with key and original box
total weight of watch and key 161.2 grams, watch case 57mm
Originally sold for $10,000
14K Yellow gold Waltham Hunter Case Pocket Watch
case engraved with scene picture in cartouche and floral scroll case marked 14K, serial number 78462, movement serial number 6545400
case diameter 35.6 millimeters without stem, total weight 39.7 grams
Hamilton 14K Yellow Gold Open-Face Pocket Watch
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, early 20th century, marked Hamilton Watch Co. on movement and interior case, 917 cal., 17-jewel movement, adjusted, serial number 117244, case numbered R86801, interior stamped 14K
diameter 43mm, total weight 59.9 grams
Swiss Perpetual Calendar Pocket Watch, Acier Garanti
silver-tone open face case marked C.M. Swiss, white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary dials indicating month, day, date, and moon phase; gilt movement marked Ancre 15 Rubis, made by Acier Garanti
case diameter 52 mm
Two Piece 14K Gold Victorian Mourning Hair Bracelets
one having portrait, other with floral design
largest 5 3/4 inches, total weight 22.6 grams
Provenance: The Estate of John L. Hughes of Southport, Connecticut
Two 14K Victorian Fancy Multilink Bracelets
having a Byzantine style link with solid gold, diamond accents along with four sections of extra links
length 8 inches, total weight of bracelets 34.3 grams, extra links 15.4 grams, total weight 49.7 grams
14K Yellow and White Gold Pocket Watch Chain
having alternating white and yellow paperclip links
length 14 inches, total weight 14.1 grams
Provenance: The Estate of John L. Hughes of Southport, Connecticut
Swiss Guilloché Enamel and Silver Miniature Travel Clock
rectangular form with blue guilloché enamel panels framed with gilt floral borders, the front centered by an oval clock dial with painted pastoral landscape, the sides each inset with finely painted enamel portraits of women in period dress, hinged back and winding mechanism marked Valmé, Swiss, Argent 0.935, Déposé, numbered 5434, retains original fitted case
height 2 inches, width 1½ inches, depth 1 inch
Claude Lalanne (French, 1925–2019), “Trèfle d’Or” Paperweight
clear crystal “sulfur” sphere integrating a natural four-leaf clover overlaid in gold, supported by a gilt bronze foliate cradle composed of winding stems and applied leaves, signed and numbered along the bronze rim, signed and numbered 118/12_0
height approximately 2 inches, circumference 7 inches
Claude Lalanne (French, 1925–2019), “Trèfle d’Or” Paperweight
clear crystal “sulfur” sphere integrating a natural four-leaf clover overlaid in gold, supported by a gilt bronze foliate cradle composed of winding stems and applied leaves, signed and numbered along the bronze rim, signed and numbered 118/12_0
height approximately 2 inches, circumference 7 inches
Claude Lalanne (French, 1925–2019) Pair of “Pieds Lotus”
naturalistically cast bronze feet forming shallow cupped vessels, each modeled with expressive anatomical detail including curled toes, defined soles, and textured skin, rising to a lotus-petal-like flare at the front
Bronze with warm patinated surface
Each approximately 5 inches long and 2 inches wide
Rock Crystal and Gold-Mounted Sapphire Heart Paperweight
heart-form faceted rock crystal, overlaid with an intersecting grid of applied gold mounts, each set with a cabochon blue sapphire
Approximately 2″ × 2½”
Karl Griesbaum Gilt-Bronze and Enamel Singing Bird Box
Germany, Early 20th Century, A gilt-bronze singing bird automaton box by Karl Griesbaum, the rectangular case decorated with finely painted polychrome enamel panels including a front medallion depicting a castle landscape, the sides show additional landscape scenes, the hinged top is decorated with an enamel scene after Fragonard’s “The Swing”, when activated, the oval lid opens and a brightly colored feathered bird rises, turns, and performs its full range of mechanical motion while singing, the underside bears the Karl Griesbaum movement stamp
height 2 inches, top 2″ x 4″
Afghan Lapis Lazuli and Onyx Mosaic Presentation Box
rectangular hinged box veneered in finely cut lapis lazuli mosaic panels outlined in channels forming a geometric honeycomb design, the lid centered with a gilt emblem of the national coat of arms of Afghanistan, indicating use as a diplomatic or governmental presentation gift, the interior and underside lined in polished white onyx
4″ x 7″
Provenance: Estate of Nina Silberstein, former CEO of David Webb
Lapis Lazuli and Onyx Mosaic Hinged Box
Rectangular hinged box veneered in finely cut lapis lazuli mosaic panels outlined in gilt-metal channels forming a geometric tessellated design. The interior and underside lined in polished banded white onyx, the lid and box rim fitted with a gilt-metal frame and hinged at the back.
4″ x 6″
Provenance: Estate of Nina Silberstein, former CEO of David Webb
Two Lapis Lazuli Desk Object Carvings
including a hand-carved lapis lazuli oval ashtray with natural veining and mottled blue coloration, together with a carved lapis figural turtle or tortoise of rounded form with incised shell detailing and glass eyes
ash tray length 7 inches
Provenance: Estate of Nina Silberstein, former CEO of David Webb
Malachite Hinged Jewelry Box with Onyx Interior
finely made rectangular malachite box, the hinged lid and sides veneered with richly banded green malachite panels displaying concentric swirling patterns, the interior lined with polished onyx marble panels of variegated cream, orange, and green tones, framed with a gilt-metal border, a decorative and functional piece, suitable for use as a jewelry or trinket box
top 6″ x 4″
Provenance: Estate of Nina Silberstein, former CEO of David Webb
Three Malachite Decorative Desktop Articles
A large malachite egg with striking concentric banding, displayed on a gilt-bronze dolphin-form tripod stand, a carved malachite toad or frog, symbol of wealth and prosperity in Chinese culture, raised on a fitted hardwood stand, along with malachite-mounted letter opener, the handle and pommel veneered in malachite with variegated green swirls
length of letter opener 9 inches
Provenance: Estate of Nina Silberstein, former CEO of David Webb
Two Mexican Sterling Silver Woven Cigarette Cases, Janna Thomas de Velarde
both of rectangular rounded form with woven basket weave texture and gilt interior, marked Mexico / Sterling / Janna / 925
length 4 inches for both, total weight 12.1 troy ounces
Set of Four Mexican Sterling Silver Woven Coasters, Janna Thomas de Velarde
each circular with woven basket-style sides and radiating textured base, marked Mexico / Sterling / Janna
diameter 4 inches, total weight 17.9 troy ounces
Gianmaria Buccellati Sterling Silver Clam Shell Dishes
each naturalistic textured clam-form dish, gilt interior, marked Buccellati Italy Sterling
2 3/4″ × 3″, total weight 5.3 troy ounces
Provenance: Property from a Prominent New York City Collector
Set of Six Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Floral Nut Dishes
Each naturalistic form representing a different blossom—Clematis, Petunia, Poppy, Nerara, Orchid, and Wild Rose—with finely detailed petals and tendrils. Marked Reed & Barton / Sterling / Pat. Sept. 8, 1903.
Each approximately 3″ x 3 1/2″, total weight 4.8 troy ounces
Provenance: Property from a Prominent New York City Collector
Near Pair of English Sterling Silver Leaf-Form Berry Spoons
London, Circa Early 1700s (William III / Queen Anne Period), Each with deeply chased leaf-shaped bowl and early Rococo / transitional late Baroque foliate handle, typical of the William III–Queen Anne period, both fully hallmarked on stems, including London lion passant, maker’s marks, and early 18th-century date letters (illegible in photos)
length 8 inches, total weight 3.3 troy ounces
Provenance: Estate of Nina Silberstein, former CEO of David Webb
Gianmaria Buccellati Sterling Silver Leaf Dishes
each stamped Gianmaria Buccellati, 925, Italy,
largest 5 1/2 inches, total weight 5.2 troy ounces
Provenance: Property from a Prominent New York City Collector
Two Gianmaria Buccellati Sterling Silver Shell Form Dishes
finely detailed scallop-shell and fan-shell dishes with deeply chased radiating ribs and naturalistic texture, each marked Gianmaria Buccellati, 925, with Italian silver marks, and accompanied by an original Gianmaria Buccellati pouch
one 6″ × 6″, the other 5″ × 6 1/2″, total weight 12.7 troy ounces
Provenance: Property from a Prominent New York City Collector
Pair of Missaglia (Venice) Sterling Silver Shell Dishes
Pair of finely detailed scallop-shell form dishes, each with deeply chased radiating ribs and naturalistic applied shell motifs, marked MISSAGLIA, STERLING, Italian silver marks, accompanied by original Missaglia velvet pouch
one 5″ × 5″ and the other 3 1/2″ × 3 1/2″, total weight 7.1 troy ounces
Provenance: Property from a Prominent New York City Collector