Our October Collectors Sale, which closed on 26 October, saw 766 lots sold to bidders across the UK and overseas, with a total hammer of over £31,000. Thank you to every vendor who consigned with us and to all our bidders.
Gold and silver were once again in strong demand. An 18ct and a 9ct gold tie clip sold together for £650, a sterling silver footed bowl with an Orrefors ‘Fuga’ blue glass bowl made £550, and a group of 9ct gold jewellery including a pearl bracelet and amethyst pendant reached £260. An 18ct gold sapphire and diamond ring made £220. All gold we sell is XRF tested in-house.
Record collections performed well. A collection of LPs led by Pink Floyd, David Bowie and The Rolling Stones made £550, and a run of Beatles albums including two mono copies of A Hard Day’s Night sold for £320. Hi-fi collectors competed for a Pink Triangle Little Pink Thing turntable, which made £330.
Other highlights included:
- A 1930s Dunhill Namiki maki-e fountain pen with 14k gold nib: £420
- A collection of Conrad, Solido and other model vehicles: £300
- A Westwood T60 garden tractor: £280
- A large collection of British and American medals: £260
- A Mappin & Webb Art Deco cocktail shaker and six goblets: £240
- A Vivienne Westwood check suit jacket: £220
Vintage die-cast was a theme of the sale, with boxes of Tekno, Gescha, Solido and Ford Transit models each making between £240 and £260.
All prices quoted are hammer prices and exclude buyer’s premium.
Thinking of selling?
We are now taking consignments for our November auction on Monday 23 November and our December auction on Monday 14 December. Bring items to our Wallington saleroom for a free valuation, Monday to Friday 08:30 to 16:30, use our online valuation form, WhatsApp on 020 3092 2737, or post them to us with Send Us a Box.
