Musical Clock, Patek Watch are Top Sellers at Sotheby’s Auction

A rare singing bird automaton clock and a Patek Philippe perpetual calendar chronograph were among the top sellers at Sotheby’s New York Important Watches & Clocks Auction held Wednesday.

The elaborate and rare parcel-gilt bronze vase-form musical singing bird automaton clock (above) with hour and half hour striking, circa 1828, represents a collaboration between the famed firms of Piguet &