BUREN GRAND PRIX - A 9CT GOLD POCKET WATCH circular white enamel dial with blued steel hands, black Roman indices with outer minute track, subdial at six o'clock position, hinged twin covers to rear internally hallmarked Birmingham 1958 makers mark A.L.D, Buren Grand Prix 17 jewels, swiss made movement. Presentation inscription to inner cover ‘Presented to Willie Reid byWm Younger & Co Ltd .. service of 50 years ', watch numbered 710356, case size 46mm, 83.9g.

Composed of several subsidiaries, the Drouot Group is a major player in the art market. Hôtel Drouot, located in the heart of Paris, has been the world's largest public auction center since 1852. 15 salerooms are available to more than 70 auction houses. The emulation generated by an annual offer of 230,000 artworks from 21 major specialities - from Antiquity to street art - attracts some 3,000 visitors every day. The Group's digital platform, Drouot.com, offers digital sales - Live auctions (live broadcasting and participation in auctions), Online-only auctions (dematerialised auctions) and Buy Now sales (sales of lots at fixed prices). Nearly 2 million items are offered annually by 600 auction houses. Auction news is reported every week in La Gazette Drouot, the leading weekly magazine for the art market and culture published by Auctionspress.