Lot Essay
Arturo Toscanini – one of the most acclaimed musicians of his time – was principal conductor of the Met from 1908-1915, conducting the world premiere of Puccini's La fanciulla del West in 1910.
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TOSCANINI, Arturo (1867-1957) – A PLATINUM AND DIAMOND POCKET WATCH, BY GUBELIN
Details
TOSCANINI, Arturo (1867-1957) – A PLATINUM AND DIAMOND POCKET WATCH, BY GUBELIN
Designed as a silvered circular dial with quarters marked by Roman numeral chapters, the hours set with square cut diamonds on the platinum case, completed to the loop engraved on reverse "Al Maestro Toscanini La Citta Di Lucerna", case diameter 1¾ inches (45mm), circa 1930s
Designed as a silvered circular dial with quarters marked by Roman numeral chapters, the hours set with square cut diamonds on the platinum case, completed to the loop engraved on reverse "Al Maestro Toscanini La Citta Di Lucerna", case diameter 1¾ inches (45mm), circa 1930s
Provenance
Arturo Toscanini – gifted to the Metropolitan Opera Guild by Wally Toscanini, Wanda Toscanini, and Walter Toscanini (minutes of the Memorabilia Committee for 1965-1966).