Diamonds are Forever
June 2022
The ultimate romantic symbol – the diamond ring – was the sparkling star of the show at Greenslade Taylor Hunt’s June antiques sale.
This particular example was a stunning 1.7carat diamond solitaire ring and sold for £1,800 at The Octagon Salerooms, East Reach, Taunton.
There was a good buzz in the saleroom with bidders from around the country attending the auction.
One successful buyer, who bought a display cabinet, travelled from Southampton to pick up her prized lot.
As well as a range of display cabinets, which sold well, there was a comprehensive range of stylish and practical furniture.
A Flemish side cabinet, which attracted a good deal of pre-sale interest sold for £1,000, from a pre-sale guide of £400-£600.
A tall chest of five graduated drawers with ebonised and gilded Chinoiserie decoration, in good condition, sold for £600.
An unusual Beswick Beatrix Potter figure, 'Duchess with flowers,’ also in good condition sold for £550.
An Omega Seamaster gentleman’s watch made £420 and there were pleasing prices throughout the silver section. A George VI silver salver sold for £450 and another sliver salver achieved the same mark, while an attractive silver tea set went for £440. Three examples of silver bullion each sold for £280.
The next sale takes place in its traditional slot – the first Thursday of the month, following a switch in June to avoid a clash with the Jubilee Bank Holiday.
July’s sale is on Thursday, July 7, at The Octagon Salerooms, East Street, Taunton, from 10am.
It will include a large section celebrating 20th Century design items. Put together by Valuer, Simon Rayner, there will be a good cross section of furniture from the period. These will be auctioned at the conclusion of the monthly antiques sale.
For further information please call the saleroom on 01823 332525.
This particular example was a stunning 1.7carat diamond solitaire ring and sold for £1,800 at The Octagon Salerooms, East Reach, Taunton.
There was a good buzz in the saleroom with bidders from around the country attending the auction.
One successful buyer, who bought a display cabinet, travelled from Southampton to pick up her prized lot.
As well as a range of display cabinets, which sold well, there was a comprehensive range of stylish and practical furniture.
A Flemish side cabinet, which attracted a good deal of pre-sale interest sold for £1,000, from a pre-sale guide of £400-£600.
A tall chest of five graduated drawers with ebonised and gilded Chinoiserie decoration, in good condition, sold for £600.
An unusual Beswick Beatrix Potter figure, 'Duchess with flowers,’ also in good condition sold for £550.
An Omega Seamaster gentleman’s watch made £420 and there were pleasing prices throughout the silver section. A George VI silver salver sold for £450 and another sliver salver achieved the same mark, while an attractive silver tea set went for £440. Three examples of silver bullion each sold for £280.
The next sale takes place in its traditional slot – the first Thursday of the month, following a switch in June to avoid a clash with the Jubilee Bank Holiday.
July’s sale is on Thursday, July 7, at The Octagon Salerooms, East Street, Taunton, from 10am.
It will include a large section celebrating 20th Century design items. Put together by Valuer, Simon Rayner, there will be a good cross section of furniture from the period. These will be auctioned at the conclusion of the monthly antiques sale.
For further information please call the saleroom on 01823 332525.