Who hasn’t dreamed of finding a chest full of delightful treasures? That dream has become a reality at Catawiki with their ‘No Reserve Day’ auction. This event is packed with coveted items from the realms of luxury and collectibles. Here are six highlights from this extraordinary selection.
As summer winds down, the dream of driving a convertible endures. A crisp early autumn with mild temperatures is the perfect setting for it. All that’s needed is the right set of wheels. To bring this dream to life, Catawiki presents a classic: a 1954 Chevrolet Corvette C1 Roadster in polar white. With its 155 HP engine, it offers the power to cruise gracefully through the countryside in timeless vintage style.
One of the 'No Reserve Days' auctions is dedicated entirely to coveted Omega watches. Omega’s connection with NASA goes way back, as their watches accompanied every moon mission. In 2004, Omega marked this partnership by releasing the legendary 'Speedmaster Professional' chronograph in the special ‘From Moon to Mars’ edition. Its three sub-dials—showing the small seconds, a 30-minute counter, and a 12-hour counter—are set against images of Earth, the Moon, and Mars, creating a striking contrast with the deep black dial.
In 2023, the film studio Warner Bros. marked its 100th anniversary, and to commemorate the occasion, Montegrappa introduced a limited-edition fountain pen, with only 230 pieces made. Crafted from silver, both the pen and cap are adorned with iconic characters Warner Bros. has brought to life over the years, including Bugs Bunny, Superman, and Harry Potter. A standout feature is the pen's display stand, a replica of the famous water tower built on the studio lot in 1927.
The pavilion designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for the German Reich’s entry at the 1929 World’s Fair in Barcelona is a true icon of architectural history. Equally iconic in the world of design is the chair created by van der Rohe and Lilly Reich to furnish the pavilion. The 'Barcelona Chair' was groundbreaking at the time and continues to inspire and be replicated to this day. However, since 1948, the only official manufacturer has been Knoll, and the example available on Catawiki comes from this renowned company.
Another icon on offer is the Hermès 'Birkin' Bag, the quintessential luxury cult accessory. With long waiting lists for this exclusive bag, fashion enthusiasts and collectors alike are increasingly turning to the secondary market in search of rare models. This particular Birkin Bag stands out with its finely crafted Epsom leather in sapphire blue, an exquisite dark blue-violet shade that perfectly complements the palladium hardware.
Just like the Omega watches, a special auction at 'No Reserve Day' is dedicated to whiskies from The Macallan distillery, which is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year. Leading the offer is a Red Ribbon bottle, distilled in 1940. According to the label, this bottle was filled in 1981 for the Hamburg importer Pro Nobilitate Ebert Hainzl & Co.
The auctions of the current 'No Reserve Days' from Catawiki end on September 23rd or 24th.
