A Swiss pocket watch with a gold fob bearing an inscription from Loni Anderson to Burt Reynolds is among the rare things being supplied in John Moran Auctioneers’ upcoming Fine Jewelry and Timepieces Auction on May 21.
The gold timepiece is from Loni Anderson’s personal collection and has been offered for auction, together with some ten ct. diamond line bracelet, 20 ct. fan-shaped diamond rings and an Erté”Sophistication” brooch/necklace — all gifts from Reynolds to Anderson. Live bidding begins at 10:00 a.m. on May 21, with a preview of these and more than 250 other fine jewelry and timepiece items currently accessible online at www.johnmoran.com.
“It is not often anymore that the public has access to exquisite pieces like this that signify a window into the glamour of Hollywood and the emblematic lifestyle of stars such as Ms. Anderson,” said Mollie Burns Keith, G.J.G. Director of Jewelry, John Moran Auctioneers.
The opinion was a gift by Anderson to the late Burt Reynolds on the occasion of this couple’s first anniversary in 1982. “He adored timepieces of all types, especially pocket watches. As soon as I came upon this special opinion at Tiffany & Co., I could not resist buying it for him,” stated Anderson at a letter. “I expect someone will love and cherish this beautiful treasure as much as he did.”
The gold watch that was skeletonized is believed to be the work of master watchmaker Daniel Aubert. It has a Tiffany 18K gold chain and a gold fob monogrammed with a”B,” place in diamonds and rubies, and is engraved on the back with”B.R., Love L.A.”
Burt Reynolds, who perished in 2018 in the age of 82, is best known for his roles in “The Longest Yard,””Smokey and the Bandit” and”The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.” Reynolds and Anderson were together for 12 years. An actress, bestselling writer, wife, mother and grandmother, Loni Anderson is best known for her groundbreaking role as the”sexy-yet-smartest-person-in-the-room receptionist” Jennifer Marlowe on the hit series”WKRP in Cincinnati,” for that she received multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Never off the air, WKRP all can be observed all across America around ME TV.
Live bidding starts at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, at 145 East Walnut Ave., Monrovia, California, together with in-person viewing to happen at the exact same place from noon to 4 p.m., starting May 17 through May 20. Bidding can be done in person, by telephone or online, either via bid.johnmoran.com or through their new mobile app Moran Mobile. The iOS and Android compatible mobile program can be downloaded in the John Moran Auctioneers App page.
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