$1,375
Tiffany & Co. - Steel - Quartz Chronograph Tiffany & Co. case No. 010240063, Ref. T 57. Sold September 15th, 2004. Fine, water-resistant, stainless steel quartz wristwatch with date, square button chronograph, registers and a stainless steel Tiffany & Co. link bracelet with deployant clasp. Accompanied by a Tiffany box, warranty, booklets and 3 spare links. Notes Bobby Short (1924-2005) was a native of Chicago who rose to fame as a cabaret singer and pianist in New York in the 1940s. His charm and seemingly effortless elegance made him a popular stage and television performer. In 2000 the Library of Congress offered him their "Living Legend" award in recognition of his contributions to American cultural life. Short died of leukemia in March, 2005. The present lot was originally offered by Christie's New York as lot 218 in the "Personal Property of Bobby Short" auction held in February 2006.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2010-12-08
