Silver Shines At September Sale
September 2026
The enduring appeal of precious metals was much in evidence at the Somerset Auction Rooms recent jewellery, watches and silverware sale.
A fine entry of quality items ensured top prices for the lots consigned.
An extensive collection of George III sterling silver flatware was one of the most sought-after lots with examples from several famed makers including Randle Chatterton, John Lias and Solomon Hougham. This set sold for £3,100.
A Victorian sterling silver tea service of neo classical design, finely engraved with Arabesque decoration, also proved popular despite the coffee pot sporting a broken handle. Hallmarked London 1872 and including a teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl this service by Savory & Smily (Goldsmiths Alliance) went for £2,500.
Watches also continued to draw interest in the saleroom with a Patek Philippe 18ct gold hunter pocket watch the pick of those on offer.
This smart example, in good condition for its age, sold for £2,850.
A less stellar price, but with an out of this world back story, belonged to a vintage Seiko ‘Pogue’ Chronograph wristwatch from the 1970s.
The 'Pogue' nickname was attributed to this model after NASA astronaut William Pogue wore a Seiko 6139, with a yellow dial into space, making it the first automatic chronograph to make this momentous journey.
The one at auction was not working, but had its original box, and went for £370.
Back in the silver section an Art Deco sterling silver tea service complete with teapot, coffee pot, cream jug and sugar bowl sold for £1,650.
Of local interest was an 18ct gold Swiss open face pocket watch presented to Mr F.J. Reed, Honorary Secretary of Bridgwater Albion FC in 1904. Mr Reed went on to be Mayor of the town in the 1930s. Despite missing its glass face the pocket watch sold for £1,300.
Close behind was an antique 9ct gold double belcher link chain which sold for £1,200.
A dainty 9ct gold opal and diamond wreath brooch went for £600, while two plain 22ct gold wedding bands made £750. Another 22ct gold plain wedding band sold for £400.
Back with the silverware a Victorian sterling silver bachelor’s tea service achieved £880 and a selection of George V sterling silver fish knives and forks sold for £750, while a George V sterling silver bachelor’s tea service made £600.
An octagonal George V sterling silver coffee pot, hallmarked London 1911, sold for £500.
A quirky Mappin & Webb novelty bee honey pot with silver plate wings, thorax, and legs made £300.
The next similar sale takes place on Thursday, October 1, from 10am. For more information and to consign items for sale please call 01278 410250.
A fine entry of quality items ensured top prices for the lots consigned.
An extensive collection of George III sterling silver flatware was one of the most sought-after lots with examples from several famed makers including Randle Chatterton, John Lias and Solomon Hougham. This set sold for £3,100.
A Victorian sterling silver tea service of neo classical design, finely engraved with Arabesque decoration, also proved popular despite the coffee pot sporting a broken handle. Hallmarked London 1872 and including a teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl this service by Savory & Smily (Goldsmiths Alliance) went for £2,500.
Watches also continued to draw interest in the saleroom with a Patek Philippe 18ct gold hunter pocket watch the pick of those on offer.
This smart example, in good condition for its age, sold for £2,850.
A less stellar price, but with an out of this world back story, belonged to a vintage Seiko ‘Pogue’ Chronograph wristwatch from the 1970s.
The 'Pogue' nickname was attributed to this model after NASA astronaut William Pogue wore a Seiko 6139, with a yellow dial into space, making it the first automatic chronograph to make this momentous journey.
The one at auction was not working, but had its original box, and went for £370.
Back in the silver section an Art Deco sterling silver tea service complete with teapot, coffee pot, cream jug and sugar bowl sold for £1,650.
Of local interest was an 18ct gold Swiss open face pocket watch presented to Mr F.J. Reed, Honorary Secretary of Bridgwater Albion FC in 1904. Mr Reed went on to be Mayor of the town in the 1930s. Despite missing its glass face the pocket watch sold for £1,300.
Close behind was an antique 9ct gold double belcher link chain which sold for £1,200.
A dainty 9ct gold opal and diamond wreath brooch went for £600, while two plain 22ct gold wedding bands made £750. Another 22ct gold plain wedding band sold for £400.
Back with the silverware a Victorian sterling silver bachelor’s tea service achieved £880 and a selection of George V sterling silver fish knives and forks sold for £750, while a George V sterling silver bachelor’s tea service made £600.
An octagonal George V sterling silver coffee pot, hallmarked London 1911, sold for £500.
A quirky Mappin & Webb novelty bee honey pot with silver plate wings, thorax, and legs made £300.
The next similar sale takes place on Thursday, October 1, from 10am. For more information and to consign items for sale please call 01278 410250.