They say that “clothes make the man,” but it takes more than clothes to make a gentleman. That said, you can’t overlook the importance of a first impression. Skinner specialists have hand-selected items for the gift-giving season to help accessorize the gentleman in your life. We are excited to bring you over one hundred lots of intriguing, unique, and luxurious items to fit a range of holiday shopping budgets.
The Gentleman’s Auction – Online opens with pocket watches, wristwatches, cuff links and luggage; items essential to any gentleman’s wardrobe. Some highlights include Cartier sterling silver and citrine cufflinks, a stunning Piaget 18k gold wristwatch, a vintage Movado calendar wristwatch, and a Gucci stitched leather briefcase.
Piaget, Gentleman’s 18kt Gold Wristwatch (Lot 12, Estimate $1,800-$2,200)
Cartier, Sterling Silver and Citrine Cuff Links (Lot 8, Estimate $250-$350)
Gucci Stitched Leather and Canvas Briefcase, Italy, 20th century (Lot 25, Estimate $1,000-$1,500)
Movado, Vintage Gentleman’s Triple Complication Calendar Wristwatch (Lot 17, Estimate $400-$600)
The auction includes more than just accessories to accent your wardrobe; you can find custom clothing as well. Skinner has partnered with Julie Dolan, a J. Hilburn Men’s Style Consultant, to offer three special lots: custom garments made to measure and customized to suit your personal style (lots 1-3, estimates vary). Each lot includes a professional and social wardrobe advisory session with Ms. Dolan.
The first auction of its kind at Skinner, The Gentleman’s Auction – Online opens for bidding on November 20, 2014 and runs through December 1. The Skinner specialists who curated the sale set out to capture what it means to be a gentleman with jewelry, art, antiques and hand-selected items from The Cary Collection. Join us online – browse, bid and connect with your inner gentleman!