De Beers - Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Hong Kong Sessions, Spring 2024 Hong Kong Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | Phillips

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  • Manufacturer: De Beers
    Year: Circa 2000s
    Case No: 089/500
    Material: Silver and Enamel
    Dimensions: Approximately 180mm height including illuminated stand
    Signed: Case signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by De Beers presentation box

  • Catalogue Essay

    - Founded by Cecil Rhodes in 1888, De Beers is one of the finest maisons that specialises in diamond exploration, mining, grading, marketing and retail, and the company was responsible for supplying over 80% of the world’s diamond distribution until the beginning of the millennium. Today, it remains one of the most trusted high jewellers for diamond-set jewels for collectors from all around the world.

    - The present example is a limited edition of 500 pieces that features a silver base and illuminated stand embellished by delicate engravings, further ornated with exquisite blue enamel. The hourglass is filled with over 2000 loose diamonds and measures a 10-minute interval. It would not fail to kindle enormous delight as one watches the shimming diamonds float through the hourglass under the blue light.

    - Numbered 089 out of 500, and accompanied by De Beers fitted presentation box, this rare and well-preserved hourglass is the perfect desk decor for the office or studies of any lovers of horology.

8152

Lot offered with No Reserve

A fine and elegant limited edition silver and blue enamel hourglass with floating diamonds, illuminated stand and presentation box

Circa 2000s
Approximately 180mm height including illuminated stand
Case signed

Estimate
HK$40,000 - 80,000 
€4,700-9,400
$5,100-10,300

Sold for HK$57,150

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Thomas Perazzi
Head of Watches, Asia
+852 2318 2030
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Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Hong Kong Sessions, Spring 2024

19 - 26 March 2024