Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 10, 2013
LOT 322
ROLEX HANS WILSDORF 20TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE MINIATURE MANNEQUIN WOOD & BRASS Rolex. Made in 1928. Wooden figure with moving limbs to display the Rolex plaque.
USD 2,000 - 3,000
HKD 15,000 - 23,000 / CHF 1,900 - 2,900
Sold: USD 21,250
Wooden figure with a brass base engraved with the name of Rolex founder, Hans Wilsdorf, the back with a transferred image of Hans Wilsdorf, the hands holding a brass and felt plaque inscribed Rolex 1908-1928 Geneve 01. HEIGHT 13 cm In good overall condition with loss of finish and patina.
Notes
The present lot was made in a very
limited production in 1928 as part of the
20th Anniversary of the Rolex brand.
It is one of the most whimsical and
rarest examples of Rolex memorabilia
to have appeared at auction. The
charismatic wooden figure holding
the beatutifully detailed Rolex sign
features a wonderful image of Rolex
founder, Hans Wilsdorf (March 22,
1881 - July 6, 1960).