Clocks, Watches & Jewellery

This category ranges from historical clocks to contemporary jewellery. Dealers tend to specialise in one of these individual areas while many auctions feature separate sections for horology, watches and jewellery as part of their mixed sales.

However, dedicated sales, especially in the jewellery category, are now fairly commonly especially in London, Birmingham and other major centres.

2664NEDI Edit Mourning Ring C.1803 Fellows Auctioneers

Auction house Fellows to sell entire collection of renowned Edinburgh jewellers

10 October 2024

Auction house Fellows will offer the collection from Joseph Bonnar Jewellers, following the retirement of its proprietor.

Edgar Mitchell's Rolex GMT-Master 1675

First Rolex worn on the moon appears at auction

08 October 2024

The Rolex GMT-Master worn by the sixth man to walk on the moon, Edgar Mitchell, is being offered at a sale in the US

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‘Wandering hour’ watch found a home in Australia

07 October 2024

Any gold ‘wandering hour’ watch made prior to the introduction of the balance spring is a rarity.

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More antiques head for scrap as gold reaches all-time high

02 October 2024

This week’s record gold price has led to greater amounts of antique items being scrapped.

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SJ Phillips to stage ring collection exhibition

30 September 2024

SJ Phillips will shortly unveil one of the best antique ring collections to appear on the market in years.

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Clock with orrery marks a moment in time and space

23 September 2024

The highlight of the sale of Fine Clocks, Barometers and Scientific Instruments at Dreweatts was this French mantel clock with orrery c.1810. Although unsigned, it is thought to be by the talented Paris clockmaker Antide Janvier (1751-1835).

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Knibb clock ticks to top spot

23 September 2024

A single-owner collection of clocks, timepieces and scientific instruments formed over 60 years went under the hammer at Fellows (25% buyer’s premium) in Birmingham on September 4.

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Young specialist: Time flies when you’re having fun

23 September 2024

Three years ago we featured Lewis Walduck, aged 17, in our Collector Interview (ATG No 2490). He was also a horological apprentice with The Clock Work Shop at the time. Now, at the venerable age of 20, he has been in touch with us again to announce the good news about his latest role.

Frock+Me+Victoria

Vintage fashion catwalks into Royal Horticultural Hall

19 September 2024

Seeking a Thatcher-era neon lycra bodystocking? 1970s kaftan? Maybe you want something 'very demure, very mindful'. Matthew Adams' vintage fashion fair may have the answer.

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Museum given jewellery by dealer Wartski

16 September 2024

London dealership Wartski has donated a collection of jewellery made by the Arts & Crafts silversmith Frederick Partridge to the Ditchling Museum of Art and Craft.

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Maker may be a mystery but demand for unusual work by Australian goldsmith is definite

16 September 2024

The latest sale of Objects of Vertu at Toovey’s (24.5% buyer’s premium) in West Sussex included two impressive examples of mid-20th century Australian goldsmithing.

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Poniatowski Greek ring was the real thing among infamous fakes

16 September 2024

Intaglio had been part of the ‘peerless collection’ which created one of the biggest art scandals of its day

2660 AR Trevanion Necklace

Grand Tour gold and micro-mosaic necklace shines bright at Shropshire saleroom

13 September 2024

Only a handful of Byzantine-style gold and micro-mosaic pieces by Antonio Civilotti (1798-1870) have appeared for sale in recent years.

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Items from Britain’s best-known metal detectorist surface at TimeLine Auctions

02 September 2024

Eighty-seven lots from the collection of Britain’s best-known metal detectorist are on offer as part of TimeLine Auctions’ mammoth sale in Harwich, Essex, from September 3-8.

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Bidders explore a Rolex opportunity

02 September 2024

The latest Watches sale at Fellows in Birmingham included a rare Rolex Explorer II, reference 1665.

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Military credentials lift watch at Wessex sale

02 September 2024

A rare military issue by The International Watch Company sold well above estimate at Wessex Auction Rooms (19% buyer’s premium) in Chippenham, Wiltshire.

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Louis Osman ring sold at auction returns to the house where he lived and worked

02 September 2024

A gold and diamond ring made by the architect turned goldsmith Louis Osman (1914-96) has gone on public display at the Northamptonshire home where he lived, worked and drew inspiration for more than a decade.

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Breitling dives into Dorset auction

02 September 2024

Duke’s September 11 sale of Jewellery, Watches, Silver and Currency includes a fine array of vintage and second-hand branded wristwatches.

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Driver’s watch in gear

02 September 2024

The driver’s watch, with its elongated ‘stirrup’ lugs and rectangular Roman dial, is a classic of the 1930s and early 40s.

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Pay for it when the war’s over

02 September 2024

A recent sale at Key’s (25% buyer’s premium) in Aylsham included a Second World War prisoner of war Rolex 3525 Oyster chronograph offered together with the original owner’s medals, dog tags and personal wartime diaries.

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