Antiquorum Auctioneers sale of Important Collectors'Wristwatches, Pocket Watches & Clocks realized the impressive sum of $8,707,724. The auction room was unusually overflowing with collectors, enthusiasts of horology and members of the press—curious to see the outcome of the bidding on Mahatma Gandhi's pocket watch and personal belongings.

The excitement and anticipation was felt around the world and started to build as soon as Antiquorum announced the highlights of the sale a month ago.

Over 500 online bidders, in addition to room and telephone bidders, bought modern and vintage watches at 142% of their low estimate resulting in 75% of all lots sold.



Lot 364
Mahatma Gandhi's Pocketwatch Formely owned by Mahatma Gandhi, political and spiritual leader of India, later given to his grandniece, Abha Gandhi. Accompanied by Gandhi's sandals, bowl, plate, glasses, images of Gandhi and letters of authenticity from Gita Mehta, Talatsahid Khan Babi, and Professor Lester Kurtz. The watch: Zenith, movement No. 421357, case No. 49529. Made circa 1910. Fine, rare and Historically Important, sterling silver keyless pocket watch with alarm function.
Sold including buyer's premium: $2,096,000


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Source: Antiquorum