Spectacular jewels and timepieces at Salcedo Auctions
MANILA, Philippines – As a fitting finale to its 2010 auction calendar, Salcedo Auctions announces its forthcoming sale of jewelry and watches of quality, rarity and provenance on Thursday, Dec. 2, 6:30 p.m. at the Nash Room, Mandarin Oriental, Manila. Over 100 lots will be on offer in jewels and timepieces, ranging from affordable estate pieces of stylistic merit to exquisite personal adornments fabricated by artisans from the most precious metals and gems. There is a special section devoted to Filipiniana gold pre-Hispanic and colonial necklaces, religious medallions and much to admire in the craftsmanship and intricate mechanical movements of timepieces by the world’s leading watchmakers.
Key jewelry pieces include an impressive Chopard panel-link pavé-set brilliant and baguette diamond necklace set in 18k white gold; a dramatic pair of Colombian emerald “Cinna Pampilles” drop earrings by Boucheron; an antique diamond-set cameo pendant locket with a foliate border embellished with turquoise and seed pearls, a pre-Hispanic (15th-16th c.) gold gear bead necklace; and a fine 4.2-carat emerald-cut diamond ring.
A Breguet automatic “Perpetual Calendar” No. 4006 in 18k yellow gold with original buckle and leather strap in mint condition; a 1990s Blancpain 18k yellow gold No. 474. perpetual calendar moon phase with its setting pin included; a Rolex Oyster Perpetual “Daytona” Ref. 16523, stainless steel and 18k yellow gold combination, champagne dial with brilliant diamonds; a 1950s Rolex “Precision” Ref. 8916, 18k white gold cocktail watch surrounded with diamonds with steel type bracelet produced in the 1950s; a fine and unusual Patek Philippe Ref. No. 2529 square, 18k yellow gold gentleman’s wristwatch with Geneva Seal produced in 1953; a platinum Ulysse Nardin “Sandhurst,” Limited Edition 063/250; and an Omega Genève “Dynamic” Oval from the 1970s are among the highlight watches in this sale.
The preview is ongoing at Salcedo Auctions, Ground Level, Three Salcedo Place, 121 Tordesillas Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City until Wednesday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Prospective bidders are expected to attend the preview as the lots will not be exhibited at the auction. Catalogue is available online at www.salcedoauctions.com. Printed catalogues are available at the Preview and Auction. For more information, phone 964-4996, 659-4094 or e-mail info@salcedoauctions.com.
