Antiquorum’s New York, 5th March 2009 Auction Totaled 7,338,224
The top lots for the auction are as follows:
Mahatma Gandhi's Pocketwatch Formely owned by Mahatma Gandhi, political and spiritual leader of India, later given to his grandniece, Abha Gandhi. Accompanied by Gandhi's sandals, bowl, plate, glasses, images of Gandhi and letters of authenticity from Ghita Mehta, Talatsahid Khan Babi, and Professor Lester Kurtz. The watch: Zenith, movement No. 421357, case No. 49529. Made circa 1910. Fine, rare and Historically Important, sterling silver keyless pocket watch with alarm function.
Sold for 2,096,000.00 USD
Estimate USD 20,000 - 30,000
EUR 16,000 - 23,000
CHF 23,000 - 35,000
Platinum Minute-Repeater Sold to Henry Graves Jr. Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 198095, case No. 606433. Made for Henry Graves Jr. in 1927. Very fine and extremely rare, tonneau-shaped, minute-repeating, platinum wristwatch with a platinum Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by an Exract from the Archives.
Sold for 630,000.00 USD
Estimate USD 250,000 - 350,000
EUR 200,000 - 275,000
CHF 300,000 - 410,000
Patek Philippe Ref. Ref. 5016
Sold for 494,400.00 USD
Estimate USD 450,000 - 550,000
EUR 350,000 - 430,000
CHF 520,000 - 640,000
Ref. 3448, Retailed by Cartier Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No. 1119087, case No. 320312, Ref. 3448. Made circa 1970. Very fine and very rare, self-winding, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives and a Cartier certificate of authenticity.
Sold for 276,000.00 USD
Estimate USD 200,000 - 300,000
EUR 155,000 - 235,000
CHF 230,000 - 350,000
Patek Philippe Ref. Ref. 5102
Sold for 186,000.00 USD
Estimate USD 160,000 - 210,000
EUR 125,000 - 165,000
CHF 185,000 - 250,000
Patek Philippe Ref. Ref. 5020
Sold for 180,000.00 USD
Estimate USD 130,000 - 180,000
EUR 100,000 - 140,000
CHF 150,000 - 210,000
Unique and Historically Important 'Kennedy Onassis' Wristwatch Worn by JFK and Gifted to Aristotle Onassis by Jackie Kennedy Nastrix, Automatic, 57 jewels. Made in 1962. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 14K yellow gold wristwatch. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Evelyn Lincoln (President Kennedy's White House secretary).
Sold for 120,000.00 USD
Estimate USD 150,000 - 250,000
EUR 120,000 - 200,000
CHF 175,000 - 300,000
Patek Philippe Ref. Ref. 3970
Sold for 108,000.00 USD
Estimate USD 90,000 - 120,000
EUR 70,000 - 95,000
CHF 105,000 - 140,000
Patek Philippe Ref. Ref. 3971
Sold for 96,000.00 USD
Estimate USD 80,000 - 100,000
EUR 63,000 - 80,000
CHF 95,000 - 120,000
Ref. 6263, Paul Newman Rolex, "Oyster Cosmograph," Ref. 6263. Made circa 1973. Very fine and very rare, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with black bezel, round-button chronograph, registers, tachometer and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box, guarantee certificate (now void) and various documents.
Sold for 66,000.00 USD
Estimate USD 60,000 - 90,000
EUR 47,000 - 70,000
CHF 70,000 - 105,000