Gold rush fuels successful antiques auction
July 2024
As the nation went to vote in a new Government antiques auctioneers Greenslade Taylor Hunt were presiding over a hotly contested auction with demand particularly strong for jewellery and gold.
The rush to possess gold was highlighted not only in strong prices, many comfortably above their pre-sale estimates, but also in the variety and range of items on offer at the Somerset Auction Rooms, Junction 24, North Petherton.
One item that caught the eye was a charming Victorian diamond set canine brooch. Just 4cm long, it set the pace and sold for £4,800.
This dazzling item featured old European, old single, old rose and senaille cut diamonds, of good quality, estimated to total 0.95 carats with a ruby cabochon eye, on a 9ct yellow gold wire pin and C hook clasp.
It was nearly outshone by an 18ct gold diamond solitaire Tiffany style ring. This pretty piece went for £4,500.
Precious metals in all guises performed well. A George V sterling silver large tray, hallmarked Sheffield 1925 was sold for £1,800, while a large Eastern silver punch bowl, featuring an intricately decorated tiger and boar hunt through an exotic forest was bought for £1,300.
Deborah Cole, Consultant Valuer, said: “There was strong competition from the internet and in the room for several lots, particularly for gold necklaces, heavy silver items, a solitaire diamond ring and an antique old cut diamond canine brooch.”
Other prices of note included a 9ct gold fob chain with double sovereign fetched £1,165 and a fine gold Credit Suisse ingot pendant, hallmarked Singapore went for £1,050.
A number of gold chains and bracelets found new homes including a 9ct gold filed curb link bracelet, broken, but attached safety chain, which sold for £530.
The sale certainly demonstrated that now is an excellent time to realise the value of your unwanted gold and silver items.
To find out the value of your items why not book a free, no obligation, valuation with the friendly team of experienced valuers. Valuations can be booked, Monday-Thursday, 10am-4pm, by calling 01278 410250.
The rush to possess gold was highlighted not only in strong prices, many comfortably above their pre-sale estimates, but also in the variety and range of items on offer at the Somerset Auction Rooms, Junction 24, North Petherton.
One item that caught the eye was a charming Victorian diamond set canine brooch. Just 4cm long, it set the pace and sold for £4,800.
This dazzling item featured old European, old single, old rose and senaille cut diamonds, of good quality, estimated to total 0.95 carats with a ruby cabochon eye, on a 9ct yellow gold wire pin and C hook clasp.
It was nearly outshone by an 18ct gold diamond solitaire Tiffany style ring. This pretty piece went for £4,500.
Precious metals in all guises performed well. A George V sterling silver large tray, hallmarked Sheffield 1925 was sold for £1,800, while a large Eastern silver punch bowl, featuring an intricately decorated tiger and boar hunt through an exotic forest was bought for £1,300.
Deborah Cole, Consultant Valuer, said: “There was strong competition from the internet and in the room for several lots, particularly for gold necklaces, heavy silver items, a solitaire diamond ring and an antique old cut diamond canine brooch.”
Other prices of note included a 9ct gold fob chain with double sovereign fetched £1,165 and a fine gold Credit Suisse ingot pendant, hallmarked Singapore went for £1,050.
A number of gold chains and bracelets found new homes including a 9ct gold filed curb link bracelet, broken, but attached safety chain, which sold for £530.
The sale certainly demonstrated that now is an excellent time to realise the value of your unwanted gold and silver items.
To find out the value of your items why not book a free, no obligation, valuation with the friendly team of experienced valuers. Valuations can be booked, Monday-Thursday, 10am-4pm, by calling 01278 410250.