27th Feb, 2025 9:30
Country House Sale
597
A RARE GERALD GENTA RETROGRADE JUMP HOUR WATCH
the circular mother-of-pearl dial with guilloché decoration, signed Gerald Genta with an Arabic retrograde minute scale at the top of the dial and the hour window at the 6 o'clock position, with a blued steel hand, the circular case with a coin edge, domed crown, the case back internally stamped 750 and signed Gerald Genta Swiss, serial no. G3614, ETA Calibre 2892 A2 signed Gerald Genta 21 Jewels Adjusted Swiss to the rotor, fitted with a dark brown crocodile strap with the original buckle stamped 750 and signed GG. Case diameter 34mm
Sold for £3,200
the circular mother-of-pearl dial with guilloché decoration, signed Gerald Genta with an Arabic retrograde minute scale at the top of the dial and the hour window at the 6 o'clock position, with a blued steel hand, the circular case with a coin edge, domed crown, the case back internally stamped 750 and signed Gerald Genta Swiss, serial no. G3614, ETA Calibre 2892 A2 signed Gerald Genta 21 Jewels Adjusted Swiss to the rotor, fitted with a dark brown crocodile strap with the original buckle stamped 750 and signed GG. Case diameter 34mm
Auction: Country House Sale, 27th Feb, 2025
Our February Two-Day Country House Sale offers a diverse array of nearly 1200 lots, showcasing pieces with exceptional provenance, including items from the Galtres family and other distinguished deceased estates. Silver treasures include a magnificent Omar Ramsden centrepiece (commissioned by Lord Hyndley, London 1934) and a George IV silver-gilt wine cooler by John Bridge (London 1825). A private collection of Art Deco bronzes features a striking cold-painted bronze dancer by Josef Lorenzl. The Galtres family collection comprises over 100 lots, highlighted by a rare William and Mary burr elm chest of drawers and cricket table. A truly remarkable piece is a leather suitcase gifted by Howard Carter to his friend John ‘Tim’ Healey.
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Monday 24th February 10am-4pm
Tuesday 25th February 10am-4pm
