Antiques Are Displayed Ahead Of The Masterpiece London Auction
Author: alice Date: 14 November, Category: Appealing, Visits 2793
The movement of a watch is seen through a microscope as Horologist, Selynn Blanchett replaces the movement of another watch on the Vacheron Constantin stand, at the [Masterpiece London] Auction on June 29, 2011 in London, England. The second Masterpieces London sale is currently underway at The Royal Hospital Chelsea, showcasing fine and decorative arts, jewellery, classic cars, fine wines and sculpture from over 30 dealers. The event takes place from June 30 – July 5, 2011. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
Horologist Selynn Blanchett looks at a one-of-a-kind Vacheron Constantin timepiece on the Vacheron Constantin stand, at the [Masterpiece London] Auction on June 29, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
A man looks at a 1944 Spitfire Mk VIII, once flown by Prince Chalres, The Prince of Wales, at the [Masterpiece London] Auction on June 29, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
Two men look at an [Automaton] Belgian Clock worth 1.6M GBP, at the [Masterpiece London] Auction on June 29, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
A man looks at a selection of large early 18th century tapestries, at the [Masterpiece London] Auction on June 29, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
A woman polishes a Rolls Royce car at the [Masterpiece London] Auction on June 29, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
A woman stands next to a large vase at the [Masterpiece London] Auction on June 29, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
Visitors walk past a stand displaying vintage Ferrari motor cars at the [Masterpiece London] Auction on June 29, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
Two rare ceramic heads from a series by Japanese ceramicist Takahiro Kondo are displayed at the [Masterpiece London] Auction on June 29, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
A man looks at antiquities on a stand at the [Masterpiece London] Auction on June 29, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)