Strongest value
- IWC 34 mm dress watch, confirmed 18k yellow gold
- Montblanc Solitaire 144 sterling-silver pinstripe fountain pen
- Barbini / Goldoni Murano dish, provisionally £600–£1,000 at Roseberys
Private collection
Inventory Overview
Current inventory, pricing, selling status, and next decisions. The pen and accessory records now incorporate the owner’s 54-image inventory reconciliation; current watch information remains unchanged.
Pricing Overview
Confirmed since review
- IWC: 18k / 750 yellow gold case, 34 mm, quartz calibre 2210
- Bvlgari GMT: 38 mm; engraving is documented and its market effect is reflected in the guidance
- Murano: signature clearly etched; no chips or cracks; expected shelf wear only
Current open points
- Choose whether to consign the Murano dish to Roseberys, Fieldings or Sworders
- Complete a writing and piston-function check for both Aurora pens
- Keep the personalised S.T. Dupont I.R. pen blocked from sale
- Run function checks before listing the updated fountain pens
No watch data or pricing was changed in this consolidation.
Inventory List
1. Bvlgari Rettangolo Automatic, ref. RT45S
Watch
High confidence ID
Box and papers shown
Pricing guide
Original asking price
€995
Current discounted price
€895
List at
£850
€995
Likely sale
£650
€760
Quick sale
£500
€585
Inventory details
- Stainless steel rectangular case
- White dial with stylised numerals
- Date at 6 o'clock
- Black leather strap
- Caseback markings seen: RT 45 S, L6876
Suggested place of sale
- First choice: Chrono24
- Backup: Chrono24-style dealer consignment
- Why: RT45S is a documented Bvlgari reference, and service condition and completeness shape the higher ask.
Pricing note
RT45S is well documented, but asking prices vary widely. Box and papers help. Service condition affects the higher ask.
Channel strategy
Primary: Chrono24. Backup: Chrono24-style dealer consignment. Croatia vs London: fine to sell from Croatia.
Current position
- Chrono24 listing is priced at €895, reduced from €995
- The watch photo set is complete
- No additional watch photographs are requested
- Next step is to monitor enquiries and offers
Status: Listed and ready for buyer enquiries.
2. IWC vintage dress watch with date, serial 2702684
Watch
18k yellow gold confirmed
34 mm · calibre 2210
Pricing guide
The 18k / 750 yellow-gold case is confirmed from manufacturer records via MARLI service.
Original asking price
€3,400
Current discounted price
€3,195
Current ask
€3,195
Confirmed 18k gold
Realistic market band
€2,900–€3,200
Closest comparable range
Quick sale
About €2,700
If speed becomes the priority
Inventory details
- Vintage IWC Schaffhausen dress watch
- 34 mm 18k / 750 yellow-gold round case, confirmed from manufacturer records
- Quartz movement, IWC calibre 2210
- White dial with baton markers and date at 3
- Black leather strap
- IWC box and booklets shown
Suggested place of sale
- First choice: Chrono24 at the current €3,195 ask
- Backup: specialist watch dealer or UK auction quote
- Why: the key value point—solid gold rather than plated—is now confirmed.
Pricing note
The former gold-versus-plated uncertainty is closed. Current guidance assumes a fair-condition 34 mm 18k watch with box, visible wear and no recent service evidence.
Channel strategy
Keep the Chrono24 listing active first. London specialist handling remains an alternative if direct enquiries are weak.
Current position
- Chrono24 listing is priced at €3,195, reduced from €3,400
- Case metal, size and movement are confirmed
- The watch photo set is complete
- No additional watch photographs are requested
Status: Ready for buyer enquiries at the confirmed-gold valuation.
3. Bvlgari Bvlgari GMT Automatic, ref. BB 38 SL GMT
Watch
High confidence ID
38 mm · presentation engraving
Pricing guide
Conditional pricing: persuasive Berlusconi gift documentation versus engraving alone.
Original asking price
€2,455
Current discounted price
€1,950
List at
With convincing proof
£2,850
€3,335
Engraving only
£2,100-£2,400
€2,455-€2,810
Likely sale
With convincing proof
£2,250-£2,650
€2,635-€3,100
Engraving only
£1,500-£1,900
€1,755-€2,225
Quick sale
With convincing proof
£1,750-£2,000
€2,050-€2,340
Engraving only
£1,100-£1,400
€1,285-€1,640
Inventory details
- Stainless steel case with black dial
- 38 mm case; ref. BB 38 SL GMT
- GMT / 24-hour display and date
- Black leather strap
- Caseback shows BB 38 SL GMT and L2027
- Special engraved inscription on caseback
- The engraving is documented; its effect is a narrower buyer pool unless persuasive off-watch provenance supports a premium
Suggested place of sale
- First choice: specialist watch dealer or collector-facing auction/dealer if the provenance file is persuasive
- Backup: Chrono24 if sold as an engraved Bvlgari GMT without fully bankable provenance
- Why: the engraving can add a niche political-provenance premium, but without documentary proof many buyers will treat it as interesting rather than verified.
Pricing note
The 38 mm size and the engraving's market effect are now accounted for. The current €1,950 price treats it primarily as an engraved Bvlgari GMT; any larger provenance premium would still require persuasive documentary support.
Channel strategy
Primary: specialist watch dealer or collector-facing auction/dealer with the provenance pack attached. Backup: Chrono24 if sold more cautiously as an engraved Bvlgari GMT. Croatia vs London: London is preferable if the provenance file is strong.
Current position
- Chrono24 listing is priced at €1,950, reduced from €2,455
- The exact 38 mm size is confirmed
- The engraving has been incorporated into the pricing and route guidance
- The watch photo set is complete; no additional photographs are requested
Status: Listed. Keep provenance claims limited to what the available documents can support.
4. Bernard-Richards Paris Quartz dual-display watch
Watch
Medium confidence ID
Niche brand
Pricing guide
Original asking price
€350
Current discounted price
€295
List at
£300
€350
Likely sale
£200
€235
Quick sale
£150
€175
Inventory details
- French-made quartz dress watch
- Gold-tone round case
- Two separate time displays on white dial
- Black crocodile-pattern strap
- Branded box shown, plus clipping with unverified provenance claim
Suggested place of sale
- First choice: eBay
- Backup: Catawiki
- Why: thin market means conservative pricing is usually the cleaner route.
Pricing note
Thin market and wide asking-price disparity. Price conservatively unless movement, authenticity, and provenance are better documented.
Channel strategy
Primary: eBay. Backup: Catawiki. Croatia vs London: Croatia is fine.
Current position
- Chrono24 listing is priced at €295, reduced from €350
- The watch photo set is complete
- No additional watch photographs are requested
- The Chirac / Sanader story remains reported provenance, not independently authenticated
Status: Listed at a conservative price appropriate to the thin market.
5. S.T. Dupont slim black lacquer pen with gold trim
Pen
Model unresolved
Box and authenticity material
Pricing guide
Recommended ask
£155
Approx. €180
Offer floor
£105
Before fees and shipping
Auction reserve
£90
If sent to auction
Inventory details
- S.T. Dupont Paris slim pen
- Black lacquer / metal trim
- Exact model and writing mechanism remain unresolved
- Box and authenticity material recorded in the prior inventory
- No new photographs were assigned to this pen in the 54-image batch
Suggested place of sale
- First choice: Catawiki or eBay UK Best Offer
- Why: this is a credible branded pen, but the unresolved model and mechanism limit the sensible private ask.
Pricing note
£155 is the recommended ask pending better identification. Raise it only if the exact line, mechanism and excellent condition are confirmed.
Channel strategy
Use a broad collector marketplace until the exact model is established.
Owner to-do
- Photograph the tip or refill end to establish the writing type
- Capture the clip, cap band and serial / model code
- Record the certificate details and demonstrate the mechanism
Status: Eligible after standard identification and function checks.
6. S.T. Dupont Classique “Circles” silver-plated ballpoint, personalised I.R.
Pen
Ref. 45131 · S/N 5J6FF40
Sale blocked
Valuation only · not authorised for sale
The engraved initials I.R., surface wear and sale restriction are all reflected below.
Indicative ask
£125
Approx. €145
Indicative floor
£85
Before fees and shipping
Indicative reserve
£75
Only if sale is authorised
Inventory details
- Vintage Classique-family silver-plated ballpoint
- Repeated ribbed / circle decoration
- Warranty card records ref. 45131 and serial 5J6FF40
- Original red box, international guarantee card and refill
- Personal initials I.R. engraved
- Substantial tarnish / discolouration and scratches; function not demonstrated
Suggested place of sale
- Current route: valuation record only
- If authorised later: eBay UK Best Offer
- Why: personal engraving and visible wear narrow the buyer pool.
Pricing note
Reference 45131 comes from the accompanying warranty card; the exact catalogue reference has not been independently verified.
Channel strategy
No sale channel is authorised at present.
Owner to-do
- Retain the complete record of engraving, warranty card and condition
- Do not perform sale preparation unless the owner authorises it
- If authorised, check the ballpoint mechanism and refill
Restriction: Strictly blocked from sale without explicit owner approval.
7. Montblanc Meisterstück Solitaire Onyx cufflinks and tie bar set
Accessory set
High confidence ID
Onyx · platinum-plated
Pricing guide
Recommended ask
£245
Approx. €285
Offer floor
£175
Before fees and shipping
Auction reserve
£150
If sent to auction
Inventory details
- Meisterstück Solitaire cufflinks and matching tie bar
- Black onyx with platinum-plated metal / stainless steel
- Package Mod. M30244; code 7796
- Original Montblanc presentation packaging
- Reverse sides and fittings are documented
Suggested place of sale
- First choice: eBay as one complete boxed set
- Backup: luxury accessories consignment
- Why: the original label now resolves the material and model family, making a precise boxed-set listing possible.
Pricing note
The original label explicitly states Onyx / Platinum Plated. Do not describe this set as sterling silver.
Channel strategy
Primary: eBay. Backup: luxury accessories consignment. Croatia vs London: Croatia is fine.
Owner to-do
- Add measurements and one clean, evenly lit full-set photograph
- Keep the packaging label visible in the listing gallery
Status: Eligible after standard readiness checks.
8. Montblanc Bohème Bleu Midsize Platinum Line fountain pen
Pen
Very high confidence ID
Ident. 25131 / 5786
Pricing guide
Recommended ask
£475
Approx. €555
Offer floor
£375
Before fees and shipping
Auction reserve
£325
If sent to auction
Inventory details
- Black precious resin with platinum-coated fittings
- Synthetic blue sapphire clip stone
- Fixed Au585 / 14K nib—not the retractable version
- Original Montblanc box and Bohème booklet
- Good cosmetic appearance with light handling; function not demonstrated
Suggested place of sale
- First choice: eBay UK Best Offer or a specialist pen marketplace
- Why: the fixed-nib Midsize identification is now strong and supports a model-specific listing.
Pricing note
Earlier retractable 05778 / 25130 identification is superseded and must not be used.
Channel strategy
Price below unused specialist examples and disclose that function has not yet been demonstrated.
Owner to-do
- Add a serial-number close-up
- Provide writing / filling-function proof
- Treat the small “M” sticker as probable medium nib unless independently confirmed
Status: Eligible after serial and function checks.
9. Montblanc Meisterstück Solitaire 144 sterling-silver pinstripe fountain pen
Pen
High confidence ID
144 / 144SP family
Pricing guide
Recommended ask
£575
Approx. €675
Offer floor
£425
Before fees and shipping
Auction reserve
£375
If sent to auction
Inventory details
- Strongly consistent with a 925 sterling-silver pinstripe body and cap
- Gold-plated trim and two-tone 18K nib
- Cartridge / converter filling system; branded converter present
- Montblanc presentation box
- Cosmetic wear visible; function not demonstrated
Suggested place of sale
- First choice: Catawiki prestige fountain-pen auction
- Backup: eBay UK Best Offer
- Why: the new nib, converter and body evidence strongly resolves the 144 model family.
Pricing note
Sterling silver is strongly supported, but the owner’s actual 925 hallmark must be legible before making that claim in a sale listing.
Channel strategy
Use model-specific collector channels and price below stronger boxed dealer examples.
Owner to-do
- Obtain one legible 925 hallmark / serial photograph
- Provide a writing and filling-function test
Status: Eligible after hallmark and function checks.
10. Montegrappa Privilege Deco Large 925 sterling-silver fountain pen
Pen
High confidence ID
Very high confidence ID
Pricing guide
Recommended ask
£495
Approx. €580
Offer floor
£375
Before fees and shipping
Auction reserve
£325
If sent to auction
Inventory details
- Privilege Deco Large fountain pen in 925 sterling silver
- Alternating straight and wavy Art Deco guilloché
- Italian maker mark ★1140 MI
- Two-tone 18K / 750 nib; cartridge / converter
- Original box, pouch, 925 card and warranty documentation
- Heavy natural tarnish / patina, scratches and handling wear; function not demonstrated
Suggested place of sale
- First choice: Catawiki prestige fountain-pen auction
- Backup: specialist pen marketplace
- Why: the hallmark, maker mark, guilloché and 18K nib now provide a very strong identification.
Pricing note
The recommended ask accounts for visible tarnish and wear relative to virtually mint specialist examples.
Channel strategy
Avoid aggressive polishing until the final sales strategy is chosen; original patina and surface condition should be documented honestly.
Owner to-do
- Provide a writing / filling-function test
- Add a precise capped length measurement
- Do not aggressively polish before sale-route selection
Status: Eligible after function check.
11. Montblanc Meisterstück Solitaire Doué Gold & Black Classique ballpoint
New pen
High confidence ID
Ref. 35988 / Ident. 14864
Pricing guide
Recommended ask£325Approx. €380
Offer floor£225Before fees and shipping
Auction reserve£200If sent to auction
Inventory details
- Twist-action Classique ballpoint
- Black precious-resin barrel
- Gold-plated cap with black lacquer stripes and gold-plated fittings
- Used; detailed function and serial checks remain outstanding
- Montblanc box is present, but its label belongs to model 23264 Hematite / Steel
Suggested place of sale
- First choice: eBay UK / Europe Best Offer
- Backup: specialist pen marketplace
- Why: the pen itself is strongly identified, but the mismatched packaging must be resolved or disclosed.
Pricing noteCurrent new specialist asks are materially higher; £325 is a private-seller position for a used, untested example.
Packaging warningDo not present the photographed 23264 Hematite / Steel label as matching original packaging, and do not create a separate 23264 item from the label alone.
Before listing
- Photograph the serial engraving
- Demonstrate the twist mechanism and refill
- Resolve or clearly disclose the mismatched box label
Status: Eligible only with the packaging mismatch disclosed or resolved.
12. Aurora Optima 996B Blue Auroloide fountain pen — duplicate A
New pen
Separate physical item
Same model and condition as duplicate B
Pricing guide
Recommended ask£350Approx. €410
Offer floor£275Before fees and shipping
Auction reserve£225If sent to auction
Inventory details
- Second physical Aurora Optima 996B, confirmed identical to duplicate B
- Blue marbled Auroloide with gold trim
- Piston filler and 14K gold nib
- Original Aurora box and booklet; TOZ Penkala control card dated 19 December 2005 shown in the shared photograph
- Same cosmetically attractive condition as duplicate B; function not demonstrated
Suggested place of sale
- First choice: eBay UK / Europe or specialist pen marketplace
- Why: both identical 996B pens share the same condition and market position.
Shared recordThe owner confirms the two physical pens are identical and in identical condition. The current Aurora photograph is therefore used as the representative image for both entries; it does not imply two sets of packaging.
Before listing
- Perform a writing and piston-function test for each physical pen
- Add a nib-size close-up if available
- Describe the tricolour finial cautiously
Status: Eligible after individual function checks and a careful finial note.
13. Aurora Optima 996B Blue Auroloide fountain pen — photographed duplicate B
New pen
High confidence ID
Box, booklet and 2005 control card
Pricing guide
Recommended ask£350Approx. €410
Offer floor£275Before fees and shipping
Auction reserve£225If sent to auction
Inventory details
- Blue marbled Auroloide with gold trim
- Piston filler and 14K gold nib
- Original Aurora box and booklet
- TOZ Penkala control card dated 19 December 2005
- Cosmetically attractive in the reviewed photographs; function not demonstrated
Suggested place of sale
- First choice: eBay UK / Europe or specialist pen marketplace
- Why: the photographed pen strongly matches the 996B and includes useful original material.
Unresolved detailThe red-white-green finial emblem is visible but is not verified as an official Aurora special edition; retain it as an unresolved provenance or customisation detail.
Before listing
- Add a nib-size close-up
- Provide writing and piston-function proof
- Describe the finial cautiously
Status: Eligible after function check and a careful finial note.
14. Herend handpainted porcelain vase, shape code 7071, decor code VA
Porcelain
High confidence ID
Boxed item
Pricing guide
List at
£450
€525
Likely sale
£350
€410
Quick sale
£250
€293
Inventory details
- Herend Hungary handpainted porcelain vase
- Base mark reads 7071-0-00/VA
- Queen Victoria butterfly-and-blossom decor
- Anniversary-style Herend backstamp marked 2001 and 175
- White ground with multicolour floral and butterfly decoration
- Boxed
Suggested place of sale
- First choice: Catawiki
- Backup: eBay or porcelain auction
- Why: exact height and condition will shape the premium decorative buyers are willing to pay.
Pricing note
Confirm exact height and condition. Anniversary backstamp may add a modest premium.
Channel strategy
Primary: Catawiki. Backup: eBay or porcelain auction. Croatia vs London: Croatia is fine.
Owner to-do
- Take full front, back, and side photos on a plain background
- Take close-ups of rim, neck, and base
- Show clearly that there are no chips, cracks, or gilt-loss issues
- Photograph the box label or insert card
- Add measurements: height, width, weight
Priority: Good secondary sale item once the stronger watch and pen listings are prepared.
15. Signed Alfredo Barbini & Raoul Goldoni Murano art glass dish
Art glass
Signed
Barbini / Goldoni collaboration
Specialist appraisal guidance
Roseberys
£600–£1,000
Provisional auction estimate
Fieldings / Sworders
£300–£600
Provisional UK estimates
Cambi
Approx. €200
Italian specialist valuation
Inventory details
- Signed art glass plate or shallow dish
- Clearly etched signature reads “A. Barbini / R. Goldoni”
- Alfredo Barbini and Raoul Goldoni collaboration, mid-1960s to mid-1970s
- Approx. 22 × 22 cm
- Stylised tree or abstract landscape motif
- Heavy art glass with smoky / iridescent ground and raised green / amber inclusions
- Excellent vintage condition: no chips or cracks; expected shelf wear / scratching to the base
Suggested place of sale
- First choice: Roseberys specialist Design sale, provisional estimate £600–£1,000
- Alternatives: Fieldings at £400–£600 or Sworders at £300–£500, both subject to specialist examination
- Why: Roseberys supplied the strongest estimate and a direct invitation to consign.
Pricing note
Six auction houses gave substantive replies. Bonhams and Dawsons declined; Cambi valued it at about €200. All auction estimates remain provisional until first-hand inspection.
Channel strategy
Pursue the invited specialist auction routes before a general marketplace. Compare seller fees, reserve terms, transport and October sale deadlines before consigning.
Current position
- Signature and condition questions are answered
- Roseberys invited the dish to its next specialist Design sale
- Fieldings proposed its 15–16 October Decades of Design sale
- Sworders proposed its 13 October glass sale
- Next decision: select a house and request final consignment terms
Priority: Review the full correspondence and choose the preferred auction route before the October deadlines.
Current action summary
Watches
- All four watch photo sets are complete
- No additional watch photographs are requested
- Monitor Chrono24 enquiries at the current discounted prices
- Keep provenance wording conservative where documentary support is incomplete
Murano dish
- Review all six specialist replies
- Compare estimates, seller fees and transport
- Choose between Roseberys, Fieldings and Sworders
- Contact the preferred house before its October sale deadline
Pens and accessories
- Eight physical pens are now represented
- The Montblanc onyx set is corrected to platinum-plated, not sterling silver
- The photographed new Montblanc and Aurora entries now include owner images
- Run individual writing and piston-function checks for both Aurora pens
- The personalised S.T. Dupont I.R. pen remains blocked from sale