Wannenes Auction Features 233 Lots of Pocket Watches and Clocks

Wannenes will hold its "Pocket Watches and Pendulum Clocks" auction on May 19, featuring 233 lots spanning the 18th to 20th centuries. Highlights include Lot 191, a rare double-face gold watch by Kelhoff of Manheim, circa 18th century, with multiple dials, calendar, moon phases, automata, and a prototype escapement, estimated at €10,000-15,000. Lot 233 is an 18-carat gold pocket watch by Gustave Badollet, circa 1905, bearing the monogram of King Edward VII of Great Britain, estimated at €1,000-1,500. Lot 166, an Arnex Reuge pocket watch with automata and musical carillon, made in Switzerland circa 1985, is estimated at €2,600-2,800. Lot 213, a Sector Watch retrograde pocket watch in nielloed silver, Swiss, circa 1904, with red gold monogram, estimated at €1,500-2,000. Lot 224, a Must de Cartier Swiss desk clock from 1987, in gilt brass, 98×72 mm, with original box and documentation, estimated at €150-450. The auction will be held web-live.