A 1930s Patek Philippe watch found in a Cornwall house clearance sold for nearly 12 times its lower estimate
- Image Credit: Hansons AuctioneersA vintage Patek Philippe wristwatch discovered during a house clearance in Camborne, Cornwall, has sold for £59,000 after attracting fierce competition from international collectors.
- The 1930s timepiece had remained among jewellery in a family home for decades before its value was properly assessed.
- Initially estimated at between £5,000 and £10,000 by Hansons Auctioneers, the watch achieved almost 12 times its lower estimate at auction on 25 August 2026.
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- Image Credit: Hansons AuctioneersA vintage Patek Philippe wristwatch discovered during a house clearance in Camborne, Cornwall, has sold for £59,000 after attracting fierce competition from international collectors.
- The 1930s timepiece had remained among jewellery in a family home for decades before its value was properly assessed.
- Initially estimated at between £5,000 and £10,000 by Hansons Auctioneers, the watch achieved almost 12 times its lower estimate at auction on 25 August 2026.
Sources: Times of India