With 130+ lots it was a varied sale, with a good furniture selection, a varied selection of ceramics and some more unexpected pieces. This concertina by C. Jefferies made £2,700 with the internet left behind as telephone bidders marched on. A Victorian tea service by Elkington & Co. made £1,700 and a superb quality desk clock by Asprey, in silver with pink guilloche enamel, made £900. Across the board there was plenty of interest and strong bidding despite the recent Covid19 gloom. We are now taking in for the November sale; to keep staff and customers safe, this will be a timed auction. Anyone with items for sale can make an appointment to see us on weekdays, one of our valuers will be happy to help.

Undaunted by Covid, we march on. This week among strong bidding we had a good toy section with this Corgi lot making £120, and £80 for a boxed Dinky 'maximum security' vehicle and the same again for a small lot which included some Schuco. A Royal Doulton dinner service broke the trend for low values to sell for £180 and in furniture an Victorian pine clerk's desk made £230. We will be taking more in on Monday and selling it on Wednesday, now that this month's Catalogue Sale is close to being published, we are taking in for the November Catalogue Sale too.

We had a very busy week this week, with great results in both the Rediscovery and Fine Art Catalogue sale, including this reproduction oak chest on stand which made £280, many sovereigns, a good silver tray, several good rings including one at £1,400... something for everyone. We had a good crowd who were supporting us by following safety advice and, of course, by keeping their hands in the air. Government announcements are seemingly constant but nothing has been said to stop our auctions, so we will be taking in for both sales as normal next week and we are looking forward to a good Rediscovery sale next wednesday.

Our next Rural and Domestic Bygones sale is now on our website and you will be able to start bidding at 9:00 on the 17th ~ its a timed auction which you will be able to view Wednesday the 16th and Thursday 17th, 9:00-4:00. A great variety from this fantastic earthenware water trough to fishing tackle, galvanized ware and garden planters to copper ware. This is along side our Fine Art Catalogue sale (also on our website and The Saleroom)  and our weekly Rediscovery sale (catalogue available Tuesday afternoon), plenty for you to come a look at.... and bid for.