Collectables sale provides recipe for success
September 2024
Coveted collectables come in all shapes and sizes – some more predictable than others. Coins and stamps are the regular fare, but interest is building in more quirky must-haves such as recipe books.
Once again, Greenslade Taylor Hunt’s Somerset Salerooms at Junction 24, North Petherton, provided the perfect showcase for all types of items that the discerning collector could hanker after at its recent collectables and selected antiques sale.
A comprehensive selection of coins and commemorative medals saw a number of pleasing prices. Pick of the pack was the £2,600 bid for a limited-edition collection of George V sovereigns in a Royal Mint presentation case.
Krugerrands are a perennial favourite among collectors and a range of examples came under the hammer. Two from 1980 made £1,600 and £1,550 respectively.
Close behind was a Royal Mint for Hallmark 22ct gold replica of a George V Postal Union Congress £1 stamp. This limited- edition example was housed in its case of issue and sold for £1,750.
Stamps continue to set collectors’ hearts aflutter and there were a number of collections that salegoers in the room and online tussled for ownership. A price of £1,200 was achieved for a set of Queen Elizabeth II British and British Commonwealth examples, most mainly mounted and in mint condition. These were bought by an online bidder.
A British Commonwealth set of unmounted mint condition George VI stamps sold for £1,050.
Books offered a glimpse into a bygone past. A 19th Century commonplace book of African exploration went for £650. A late 18th Century manuscript recipe book proffered advice on making everything from ‘French fritters’ and ‘Italian cheese’ to ‘stew mutton like venison' along with ‘an approv'd receipt for cowslip wine.’ This slice of history went for £320.
A manuscript account book circa 1711-1758 including assessments for 'ye poor' and land taxes, plus a few recipes including one 'to make cowslop wine' sold for £480.
The next collectors and selected antiques sale takes place at the venue on Wednesday, October 30, from 11.30am. For more information or to consign items please call The Somerset Auction Rooms on 01278 410250.
Once again, Greenslade Taylor Hunt’s Somerset Salerooms at Junction 24, North Petherton, provided the perfect showcase for all types of items that the discerning collector could hanker after at its recent collectables and selected antiques sale.
A comprehensive selection of coins and commemorative medals saw a number of pleasing prices. Pick of the pack was the £2,600 bid for a limited-edition collection of George V sovereigns in a Royal Mint presentation case.
Krugerrands are a perennial favourite among collectors and a range of examples came under the hammer. Two from 1980 made £1,600 and £1,550 respectively.
Close behind was a Royal Mint for Hallmark 22ct gold replica of a George V Postal Union Congress £1 stamp. This limited- edition example was housed in its case of issue and sold for £1,750.
Stamps continue to set collectors’ hearts aflutter and there were a number of collections that salegoers in the room and online tussled for ownership. A price of £1,200 was achieved for a set of Queen Elizabeth II British and British Commonwealth examples, most mainly mounted and in mint condition. These were bought by an online bidder.
A British Commonwealth set of unmounted mint condition George VI stamps sold for £1,050.
Books offered a glimpse into a bygone past. A 19th Century commonplace book of African exploration went for £650. A late 18th Century manuscript recipe book proffered advice on making everything from ‘French fritters’ and ‘Italian cheese’ to ‘stew mutton like venison' along with ‘an approv'd receipt for cowslip wine.’ This slice of history went for £320.
A manuscript account book circa 1711-1758 including assessments for 'ye poor' and land taxes, plus a few recipes including one 'to make cowslop wine' sold for £480.
The next collectors and selected antiques sale takes place at the venue on Wednesday, October 30, from 11.30am. For more information or to consign items please call The Somerset Auction Rooms on 01278 410250.