TEHACHAPI, Calif. – A stylish 1949 Triumph Roadster,
precious gems and valuable gold coins are among the treasures to be offered in
Government Auction’s Saturday, Sept. 30 sale. The 1,266-lot offering of
antiques, art and luxury watches will be available to online bidders through LiveAuctioneers.com.
For the woman who loves elegant fine jewelry, Government
Auction suggests the ruby and white sapphire necklace with a total approximate
weight of 161.91 carats. Surrounded by
diamonds, the vibrant main ruby gemstone is fuchsia red in color and cut in a
faceted oval shape. The 18-inch-long necklace is composed of silver with gold
overlay and features a flexible ribbon of 19 graduating ruby gemstones
surrounded by white sapphire bezels. Bidding on this item starts at a mere $2.
Leading the luxury watch category is a previously owned
stainless steel Rolex women's watch. This investment timepiece is an Oyster
Perpetual with an attractive black face. It is one of several desirable Rolex
watches in the auction catalog.
A true classic, the 1949 Triumph Roadster TR 2000 to be
auctioned is one of the coolest cars on the road. Its features include a dickey
rumble seat with Lucas "King of the Road" headlamps and triple
wipers. The car is a right-hand-drive model with a 128ci (2000cc), 68hp OHV
4-cylinder engine and 3-speed, fully synchronized manual transmission. The
handsome English roadster has been fully restored with black paint, saddle tan
interior, black canvas convertible top, roll-up windows and wood dash. Note:
The vehicle is available for pick-up only in California by the winning bidder.
In addition to the luxury items being presented, the auction
house is also featuring a collection of fine gold coins. A top example is an
1853-G $1 U.S. Liberty gold coin. The coin is NGC graded as MS 63 and is sealed
in plastic protector pouch. The coin is medium antique gold color and shows
only few handling marks. Its obverse features Lady Liberty, while a laurel
wreath and “One Dollar” appear on the reverse. Its metal content is 90% gold,
10% copper. Another noteworthy coin in the sale is an 1889-CC Morgan silver
dollar.
In the antique category, an old-time favorite is a Wurlitzer
Model 780-E "Wagon Wheel" jukebox with keys. Wurlitzer is the most
revered name in vintage jukeboxes, known for its beautifully styled,
high-quality productions. The "Wagon Wheel" is comprised of carved
oak with steel fittings and, as the name implies, contains a wagon-wheel design
in the center. This vintage jukebox made in 1941 has been fully restored and is
in good working order.
Additional auction highlights include a coveted Louis
Vuitton purse, an Alberto Vargas signed lithograph and many other luxury goods
and antiques.
Government Auction’s Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 auction event
will commence at 6:30 a.m. Pacific Time/9:30 a.m. Eastern Time. For additional
information on any lot in the sale, call Debbie on 661-823-1543 or e-mail info@governmentauction.com.
View the fully illustrated catalog and sign up to bid absentee
or live via the Internet at www.LiveAuctioneers.com.
About Government
Auction:
Government Auction is one of the most reputable jewelry and
gem clearinghouse companies in the United States, with more than 20 years of
experience. The Southern California-based firm works closely with agencies and
individuals, including the IRS, bank and trust officers, and estate and
bankruptcy trustees to liquidate confiscated assets such as fine jewelry,
luxury vehicles, gold coins and artworks.
1949 Triumph Roadster TR2000. Government Auction image.
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