Fellows To Hold Its First Standalone Pocket Watch Auction

The upcoming Pocket Watch & Accessories auction on Monday 15^th August is set to be one of the most exciting this year. Not only will it be Fellows’ first ever standalone pocket watch auction, but there will be over 250 lots including special items from Patek Philippe, Charles Frodsham and Benjamin Steele.

Some of the highlights include lot 88- an early 20^th century Patek Philippe & Cie continental metal keyless wind full hunter pocket watch which has an estimate of £1,800 – £2,200. Lot 147, a 14k gold keyless wind open face pocket watch by Hamilton was presented to Samuel Watson by delegates of the American Federation of Labor and has an estimate of £240 – £340.
A particular item to look out for is lot 10, a George III 18ct gold key wind pair case pocket watch by Benjamin Steele of London. With an estimate of £2,500 – £3,500 there is bound to be plenty of interest from collectors in the rare timepiece. There is also a Victorian 18ct gold keyless wind full hunter quarter repeating pocket watch by Charles Frodsham of London with an estimate of £1,200 – £1,800 as well as an Omega base metal keyless wind open face pocket watch estimated at £120 – £180.
Estimates range from £100 – £3,500.
To view the catalogue visit: www.fellows.co.uk

• Viewing Times:
  9^th – 12^th August 2011 10.00am – 4.00pm
  13^th August 2011 10.00am – 3.00pm
  15^th August 2011 8.30am -10.00am

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Jewellery Quarter art show is filled with rubbish

URBAN artist Scribbleffiti will unveil his debut collection created using reclaimed material from Birmingham streets in an exhibition at a coffee shop.
Reclamation – An Exhibition of Urban Art, which runs until the end of the month, features the work of the Castle Bromwich artist, real name Carl Booth. The exhibition, which begins tomorrow at the Urban Coffee Company in Jewellery Quarter, is his first solo venture.
The artist, who is dyslexic, left school with no qualifications. But he took a course in graphic design at Bournville Centre for Visual Arts, which led to a 25-year career at the BBC as a designer, working on shows such as Goodness Gracious Me and Doctors.
He said: “I salvage lots of materials from skips and building sites. I struggled to communicate my feelings when I was younger but my art helps me do that.”

Cath Crockford, cafe manager, said: “This reflects the creativity of Jewellery Quarter.”


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Serious Collectors Wrist Watch Auction Bolsters Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter Reputation

Serious Collectors Wrist Watch Auction Bolsters Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter Reputation - Over 600 Fine Watches To Go Under Hammer

On Monday 18th July 2011, Fellows Auctioneers will be holding one of the UK’s largest auctions of Vintage and Modern Wrist Watches this year to comprise 600 items. The Auction takes place in Birmingham's famous Jewellery Quarter and pieces include Rolex, Omega, Cartier, Breitling, Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe.

Whether you are a watch collector or looking for that perfect timepiece, there will be something of interest with estimates ranging from £200 up to £50,000.

Stephen Whittaker, Managing Director at Fellows said: “This is one of the largest auctions of wrist watches in the UK this year and is certainly our largest ever wrist watch auction. We are really excited that we can bring an event of this size and quality to Birmingham; helping the Jewellery Quarter to gain global exposure as a part of the UK that is open for business. There is something in this auction for any watch collector and there are some sensational lots to view in the online catalogue”.

One particular lot with exceptional rarity is a 1969 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, the ‘Paul Newman Daytona’ estimated at £30,000 - £40,000. Described as ‘the vintage sports watch to own! This is one of the original early models, with a highly sought after black and cream exotic dial.

Those looking for a more elaborate purchase could consider the large selection of diamond dialed and encrusted watches by Frank Muller and Jacob and Co.

Another spectacular item is the gentleman’s Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date watch with diamond dial and bezel estimated at £40,000 to £50,000.

Birmingham jewellery makers shine at hallmark event

Birmingham jewellery designers and manufacturers featured strongly at a glittering event to launch the Commemorative Hallmark for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Key members of the jewellery industry, including retailers, designers and manufacturers, gathered in Goldsmiths’ Hall in London at an event jointly hosted by the Goldsmiths’ Company and the four UK Assay Offices, London, Birmingham, Sheffield and Edinburgh.
The launch was attended by HRH Princess Michael of Kent who witnessed the first Jubilee marks being formally struck.
The creation of a celebratory Diamond Jubilee Hallmark follows a tradition established in the twentieth century when commemorative hallmarks recognised the Silver Jubilee of George and Mary in 1935, the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, her Silver Jubilee in 1977 and Golden Jubilee in 2002.

There was also a special mark for the Millennium which proved popular, being stamped on over five million pieces.
Examples of pieces bearing these special marks, taken from the Assay Offices’ own private collections, were on display at Goldsmiths’ Hall.
The event was an opportunity for Birmingham to showcase its skills, with displays of articles already marked with the new Jubilee mark since it became legal on July 1.
The Birmingham Assay Office had selected items to demonstrate the wealth of talent in the Birmingham jewellery trade, including rings, pendants and necklaces by Birmingham based international designer Fei Liu who uses cutting-edge technology to produce distinctive statement pieces.
Established designer maker James Newman showed contemporary rings in gold and platinum and family firm Broadway and Co, founded in 1900, offered an elegant silver collared decanter, proving their ability to bring a stylish modern twist to a classic item.