August 6, 2025

318 x 1oz. vintage 9999 fine silver Canadian maple leaf $5.00 coins (Spot+10%) NO HST!!! 912-00725

There’s money to be made with these coins if you have the time and want to sell them in smaller quantities, if you resell them immediately. There is also money to be made if the price of silver continues to appreciate like it’s been doing lately. There are 318 one ounce fine silver $5.00 maple leaf coins of 99.99 purity in this collection. They date from 1988 to 1997. 85% of the coins are from 1988 and 1989. All but 1 of the coins is still in the original Royal Canadian Mint sealed plastic packages. Most of them are in sheets containing up to 10 coins. Perfect condition, sealed, vintage silver coins are almost never seen, especially in decent quantities. If we had the time, we’d sell these off one at time for far more than just 10% over their silver content. The only reason we are offering these at the spot price plus 10% is that they take up too much room in our safe. They should all fit inside a regular sized shoe box. If you remove them from the plastic they will occupy quite a bit less space. The 318 coins weigh close to 10 kilograms in total (actual weight 21.9 pounds). For an up to the minute idea of what the silver market is doing for price click here. These coins are not subject to sales tax. Canadian maple leaf silver coins made by the Royal Canadian Mint are internationally recognized as one of the most desirable and trusted forms of bullion in the world. We’ve never had a collection like this before and don’t expect them to last very long. Do a bit of homework and find out what vintage Canadian silver maple leaf coins from the 1980s are selling for, then decide quickly if these coins would make good investment for you. All or none, please don’t ask to buy or select only a few. They are being sold as a collection of 318 for just the value of silver they contain plus 10% with no additional sales tax. For NON cash/debit/e-Transfer purchases please add 2% to cover credit card fees. Stock #912-00725.

August 5, 2025

Rolex Oyster Everest Observatory, 17 jewel calibre 710, 31mm, $4,000.00 CAD. 505-00084

We’ve been selling and servicing pre-owned and vintage Rolex watches since the late 1950s at Bill Le Boeuf Jewellers. Bill Le Boeuf was a certified watchmaker long before he opened his store here on Dunlop Street in DownTown Barrie in 1958. This is the type of Rolex he would have seen as a young man new to industry in the 1940s. Relatively simple, hand wind timekeeping technology like this was pretty much state of the art back then. No automatic winding, no shock protection, seldom a calendar display, or any other complication, and certainly no hardened lab-grown sapphire crystals, or high tech ceramic dials and bezels. A water-resistant stainless case with a threaded crown and case back was considered the latest technology in the 1940s. In the mid 1930s Rolex annual production was only around 20,000 Oyster case watches per year. The brand was quite popular with military personal during World War II. The water tight Oyster case was superior to others when it came to protecting the delicate mechanical internal components. After WWII production started to ramp up as word spread of the durable Rolex Oyster. By the late 1940s production numbers quadrupled and it’s been steady growth ever since. When Rolex decided to make it difficult to track production with the introduction of scrambled serial numbers in 2010 they were manufacturing around 1 million watches per year! This vintage Oyster Everest Observatory dates from 1948 according to its 555,429 serial number. It is a rarely encountered model and showcases an unusual hour hand and with red seconds hand. At first we thought the hour hand was a mismatch to the more traditional minute hand but we found other examples online with the same hand set made from blued steel. The dial features alternating Arabic and hash marks plotting out the hours, while a connected minute track frames the outline. An even parchment patina across the dial appears appropriate for the age, crisp and sharp text leads us to believe this watch is mostly original. Our watchmaker performed a full overhaul to the 17 jewell calibre 710 in July 2025 and has it running great and keeping good time. One thing we couldn’t keep original was the threaded crown. The inner threads were worn out, so we had to replace it with a generic version. The unusual cushion shaped case retains its sharp edges and is also thought to be original, although it does display scuffs and scratches picked up over the last 75 plus years. The plastic crystal shows minor crazing but is still intact. A good quality 18mm Hirsch black leather strap has this watch in ready to wear condition. We are happy to provide the next owner of this watch a complimentary one-year warranty. Estate priced at $4,000.00 CAD. Stock #505-00084.

August 4, 2025

Tiffany sterling silver bracelets, your choice, $200.00 each. 651-00166,7,8

Tiffany have a knack for producing silver jewellery with unique designs that stand the test of time. Their “Return to Tiffany” line of charms and pendants for bracelets and necklaces have been a huge success and continues to be very popular. Made from 92.5% pure silver these 3 bracelets are at very attractive price points considering they are from the world’s most famous jeweller. A new Tiffany silver bracelets will cost you a minimum of $300.00, these versions have replacement values of much more that that. These bracelets came to us together from a previous owner who had a small wrist. The longest of the 3 only measures just 7 inches, the lady bug with 18 karat rose gold trim is just over 6 inches long. We can always extend the length but these are ready to go for the thin wrist lady. Tiffany bracelets are very popular with our estate customers, often selling before we have a chance to post them. Each one comes with that distinct turquoise/blue travel pouch. You can take you pick of any one for $200.00 CAD. Stock number 651-00166, 651-00167, 651-00168.

August 3, 2025

2009 Rolex Datejust II factory diamond dial 18kt. bezel 41mm 116334. $14,500.00 CAD. 505-00565

Different strokes for different folks I guess. Personally, it’s hard for me to understand but believe it or not there are some people out there that have zero interest in a nice watch or a great piece of jewellery. I realize luxury items are not basic necessities of life like food or shelter, but they sure have an effect on how you feel. Being confident and feeling good are certain to produce positive results in your life. The shine of a beautifully cut diamond ring sparkling in the sunshine; watching the smooth fluid motion of a finely tuned mechanical watch leave many with a strong sense of pride. It’s a feeling that’s hard to describe to those who don’t understand. For some, maybe a well tailored suit does the trick, a clean and shiny car might work, or maybe a beautiful new dress and fresh hair style produce similar results. This late 2009 Rolex Datejust II should bring that feeling to next owner who has been thinking of a luxury watch. It was delivered to a Canadian authorized agent in December of 2009 and worn off and on by the previous owner. It displays minor wear in the form of light scuffs and scratches on the case and bracelet, with slight softening of the sharp edges on the solid 18 karat white gold fluted bezel. The Datejust II is a more contemporary 41mm diameter version of the traditional 36mm Datejust size. The larger size is what consumers have been asking of Rolex for quite some time. The more sporty oyster bracelet should appeal to someone looking for a simple, functional look. The locking buckle is equipped with a hidden extension link allowing 5mm extra room for those hot and humid days. Our model 116234 comes with the upgraded 18 karat white gold bezel and uncommon factory applied diamond hour markers providing some subtle extra bling. It has some extra sparkle but the tone of tone combination is still subtle and sophisticated.  This model has been retired and replaced with a slightly softened Datejust 41 with thinner lugs and a thinner bezel. The replacement model (126334) comes with a Canadian retail price of $16,350.00. With speculation of Canadian price increase coming, our price of $14,500.00 should have this watch on the wrist of a new owner in no time. This Rolex comes with our complimentary 1-year warranty, the original box and fully endorsed Canadian warranty card. Stock #505-00565.

August 2, 2025

0.51ct. emerald & diamond (0.05ct.tw.) halo cluster pendant, 14kt., 0.9gr., $350.00 CAD. 231-00303

What do you do when you lose a single earring from a set? Well, if the style permits, turn it into a pendant. All we had to do was cut off the earring post, laser weld a small ring to the to outer edge and attach a large bail. Voilà, we have a brand new/estate pendant. The bright green emerald was just too pretty for us to take out of the setting and wait until we needed it for another project. The popular halo design is a customer favorite and we expect no different with this pendant. The emerald is framed by a thin halo of bead set round brilliant cut diamonds measuring only 1mm diameter. They are small but of decent SI-HI quality, providing a subtle sparkle and contrast against the bright green emerald. The large white gold bail allows a variety of chain style and weights to easily pass through. Emeralds are almost always very highly included to the point of becoming opaque quite often. This one is far from perfect clarity but it is better than most and makes the most of its brilliant cut faceting pattern. For a natural emerald with natural diamond accents in 14 karat white gold, it looks far most expensive than the price suggests. The pendant measures 8.2mm in diameter and weighs a little under 1 gram including the gems. The snake style necklace we have pictured with the pendant is not included. Perfect condition and estate priced for the pendant only $350.00 CAD. Stock #231-00303.

SOLD