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example. Also worth looking out for in October is the massive collection of chess pieces. Pride of place is taken by a large ivory set with a guide price of £1,500-£2,000. Other specialist sections in this promising Stroud Auctions’ sale include playing cards, rugs, textiles and musical instruments. For any information about buying or selling at Stroud Auction Rooms ring 01453 873800, email info@ stroudauctions.com or visit the website www.stroudauctions.com
Stroud Auction Rooms Everyone’s talking about china at Stroud Auction Rooms. But for once it’s not just those wonderful Oriental pieces causing a stir – it’s ceramics. Owner and auctioneer Nick Bowkett is expecting 600-plus lots of ceramics to go under the hammer at the next sale (October 9 and 10) and the good news is that entries are still being accepted. Among the hot topics are Susie Cooper and Clarice Cliff. There are already 80 lots of Susie Cooper pottery consigned while there are some rare Clarice Cliff patterns with an interesting duck cruet already causing interest. Also included are early Worcester pieces including handpainted vases and pot pourri, a fine Sevres vase, a two-handled Moorcroft vase in “finches and fruit” patter n, desirable pieces of Bow, Derby and Meissen and some sought-after Goldschieder figures. Of course the ever-popular Oriental pieces also make a strong showing. Stroud Auctions’ Oriental and Asian Art expert Richard Cole says there are over 300 lots including a plate made for a Dowager. If glass is your thing, you will be pleased to see a large quantity on offer including air and cotton-twist glasses and a Tiffany glass vase. There are masses of scent bottles – keep an eye open for a Lalique figural
Artistic focus on a fine city Bath Pavilions Antiques & Fine Art Fair Historic paintings of Bath including a view of Bathwick Hill from around 1900 and another of Bath Abbey, circa 1870, are among the many rare and desirable exhibits going on sale at a major new event, The Pavilions of Bath Antiques & Fine Art Fair, at North Parade Road, Bath, from October 11 to 13. Painted in watercolours by Walter Rossiter (1871-1948), the view of Bathwick Hill depicts the quiet, preautomobile period with a cart in the middle of the road, a lady wearing a bonnet walking by and a distant view of Bath Abbey spire. Born in Bath, artist Walter Rossiter
This view of Bathwick Hill by Walter Rossiter is being shown at a fine arts sale in Bath next month
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20th-century style for all Tamlyns Tamlyns of Bridgwater have been asked to sell a huge private collection of vintage and theatrical costume; originally intended for their next collectors sale, auctioneer Claire Rawle has decided that because of the sheer volume and assortment that it would form the basis of a specialist sale and a date has been set for December 10. The collection includes both ladies’ and gents costume from the 1940s to the 1980s, and everything from dresses, suits, coats, jackets, shirts, ties, scarves, hats, skirts will be included. There will also be some earlier costume and textiles and entries from other vendors will be welcome so if you have any costume, linen, lace or textiles that you would like to enter into the sale, contact the auctioneers on 01278 445251.
The real value of those gems Clevedon
China has been causing a stir in Stroud recently: these pieces, top, are part of a large and much sought-after collection from Susie Cooper; fashion from the 1940s to the 1980s are set to feature in specialist sale at Tamlyns in December, after the auction house was overwhelmed with items, some of which are pictured above; finally, the jewellery specialist at Clevedon, John Kelly, is offering his expert eye on the contents of your jewellery box. Wonderful examples of jewellery selling well at the auctions rooms recently include a 2.75ct Solitaire diamond ring that sold for £7,600, above left; a Cartier graduated five stone baguette cut diamond ring went for £5,000, top; and this Georg Jensen silver haematite set ring, above right, sold for £360
Clevedon Salerooms jewellery specialist John Kelly, fellow of the Gemmological Association, has been appraising fine jewellery and silver for more than three decades, here he takes a look at the appeal of the diamond and some areas of the jewellery on the up... There are numerous clichés and strap-lines associated with diamonds but with demand at an alltime high fuelled by the expansion of a class of wealthy consumers from the East, now is a very good time to have a rummage in that jewellery box or safe and perhaps consider realising the value of that unworn jewellery. Decades of clever marketing by DeBeers has pushed the diamond to a status overshadowing all other gemstones. In only the 1940s the diamond was by no means the automatic stone of choice for the engagement ring but today it is a brave man that would dare to go down on one knee holding any other stone. If you would like John to have a noobligation rummage through your jewellery box to reveal what treasures may be hidden, why not come along and meet him at one of our Specialist Jewellery, Silver and Watch Free Valuation Days held at Clevedon Salerooms on Tuesday, October 8, from 9.30am–5pm, and Tuesday, November 5, from 9.30am–5pm. No appointment necessary and there is free parking.
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Rare belt from the suffragettes
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Clevedon Salerooms recent specialist sale included an extremely rare suffragette belt buckle and sash in the suffragette colours which sold to a collector for £4,150. The pewter buckle bears the Haunted House image of a female haunting the Houses Of Parliament which represented the growth of female suffrage. The buckle measured 6cm x 6.5cm and were sold by the Women’s Social And Political Union to raise money for their cause. It was announced in Votes For Women dated August 6, 1908, “the latest novelty in the Union colours is a special belt and buckle, which is being sold at half-a-crown each. The buckle is a design taken from the picture of the Haunted House, and the belt is ribbon in the colours of the Union.” The Haunted House first appeared as a print in the Daily Chronicle in April 1907. It was drawn by David Wilson who was soon to become chief cartoonist for The Graphic. The successful bidder has been collecting suffragette related items for 50 years and this was the first example she had ever seen come on the market.
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This rare suffragette belt, above right, sold for £4,150; while Smiths have had great sale success recently with items shown here such as a Rolex Oyster royal gents wrist watch; and interchangeable frame glasses from the 1950s
For Smiths Auctions in Newent this is one of the most enjoyable times of the year with the sales getting a real sense of excitement leading into the busy autumn period and the run-up to Christmas. The October and November sales often takes on a bit of a feminine turn (after all the previous coin, stamp and militaria sales) and this sale is no exception with a vast selection of jewellery, lots of pretty ceramics and girlie collectables such as compacts, textiles and buttons. However there is still plenty to interest the “boys” including a highly desirable silver mounted cricket ball with inscription dated 1901 from Taunton school. The vendors (from Monmouth) also brought the young man’s cricket jumper, shorts and a photograph – sadly his cricketing career did not last long as he joined the army and was killed in the First World War. The group is bound to catch the interest of sports collectors and is estimated to make £200 to £400. From the same vendor comes a beautiful Conway Stewart fountain pen clad in scrolling 9ct gold openwork sold together with its original box – this is likely to end up under someone’s Christmas tree and is estimated at £150 to £200. From a local glass gallery comes a selection of studio glass including stunning sets of coloured glass vases, jugs and dishes by well knows designers such as Bob Crooks, Ben Dunnington and Pauline Sullivan. Other items in the ceramics and glass section include an impressive looking Ginori jardinière in the form of two eagles, estimated at £200 to £300 despite some damage to the bird’s beaks and much to the surprise of the elderly vendors. A collector from Ross-on-Wye has decided to sell his extensive range of Beswick items which he has built up over the last 20 years, starting in October with a small collection of rare bird groups such as American Robin, Kookaburra and Leghorn Cockerel. Also consigned in this sale is a Beswick Lipizzaner horse and rider estimated at £350 to £450.
The jewellery section in this sale is just crammed with sparkly goodies including diamond solitaire rings and a huge assortment of other rings to suit all tastes. Stones include emeralds, rubies, aquamarines, amethysts, opals and lots and lots of diamonds with prices from £30 to £1,800. There is a large collection of attractive silver jewellery as well as antique gold items such as large cameo brooches, Edwardian pendants, Art Deco and Art Nouveau items as well as collectable Victorian brooches. Costume jewellery is also in abundant supply with novelty animal brooches, marcasite, mosaic and eyecatching vintage pieces such as a large silver and opal set bracelet estimated at £250 to £350. A number of antique amber bead necklaces from various vendors are expected to sell well to the Asian trade who are buying amber very strongly at present – estimates range from at £100 to £400 each. Once again the men are not left out with a Rolex Oyster Royal 1950s wrist watch in excellent condition complete with box and estimated to make £800 to £1,000. To complement this on a “his and hers” theme there is a diamond set cocktail watch estimated to make £700 to £900. Furniture is another strong section with a number of useful items such as dining tables including a classic Victorian square tilt top table in good condition estimated at £300 to £500. A selection of three farmhousestyle dining tables in mahogany, painted pine and hand made English elm should provide a varied choice for those looking to dine in the kitchen. For the antiques enthusiast there is a fine example of a two section Victorian military chest reputed to have travelled the world on various military campaigns. Other useful items include an attractive set of six inlaid Edwardian dining chairs, a Victorian triple wardrobe and a lovely Victorian pine printers desk of 12 drawers which is sure to appeal to both trade and private buyers. The collectables section is also full of interesting bits and pieces including a Louis Wain illustrated book of mischievous cats called Ma Cats, Pa Cats and this is estimated at £280 to £350, while a silver carriage clock and Victorian brass carriage clock with repeater are expected to make £200 to £400. Last but not least is a fun boxed set of 1950s ladies glasses with interchangeable frames which should fly out of the room to the vintage collectors who love this type of novelty evocative item. The Smiths sale is on Friday, October 4, at 10am with viewing on October 3, from 10am to 7pm, and 9am to 10am on the morning of the sale. The catalogue is fully illustrated online from Friday, October 27.
Expect the best at fine art fair Cothay Manor’s Fine Art, Decorative & Antiques Fair It may be a relatively small fair, but it is packed full of the best of the West Country’s dealers with a sprinkling of dealers from further afield who know that it is a worthwhile venue to exhibit at.
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FROM PAGE 24 The eighth Fine Art, Decorative and Antiques Fair, held inside one of Somerset’s hidden jewels, Cothay Manor, is just five miles from the M5, among the high banked lanes. Follow the pink signs all the way from the motorway and you won’t get lost. The three-day fair runs from October 25 to October 27, on Friday from noon to 5pm; and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm. Food and refreshments are available in the Tea Room all day. Admission costs £5.50, including full access to the gardens which is normally £7.50.
Sporting sale is on to a winner Mendip Auction Rooms The next sale at the Mendip Auction Rooms will be a sale of Antiques, Fine Art and Collectables on October 19, and this will be followed by the quarterly Sporting Sale. A good number of shotguns and firearms have been entered together with items associated with all sports including country sports. Further entries for both sales are invited and all items will be offered online to reach a global audience. At their sale on September 14, Killens attracted a large crowd and there was strong bidding for unusual lots including two tribal items that achieved £580. A collection of Billy Bunter annuals, including first editions, realised £400 while a picture of a rainbow by Lil Neilson made £950. Militaria and medals always attract good interest and a price of £180 was paid for a collection of medals from Pte W Friend. Viewing for the Antiques and Sporting Sales take place on October 17 and 18. A further general sale of Victorian and Later Effects will take place on October 29. The auction rooms are open from 10am-5pm Monday-Friday and free valuations can be given.
Cothay Manor’s Fine Art, Decorative & Antiques Fair runs over three days next month and will feature pieces such as these rare beauties
It wasn’t that long ago that every market town had its very own auction rooms where regular sales of antiques and chattels were regularly auctioned. Over the years, the number of auction houses has declined with existing establishments serving a larger area allowing greater specialisms. Killens, the Somerset firm of Chartered Surveyors and Property Agents, bucked the trend in 2012 by opening the Mendip Auction Rooms at Rookery Farm, Binegar, just off the A37, four miles north of Shepton Mallet. The site is easily accessible with plenty of parking and items can be collected and delivered with ease. Also on the site is a bistro/café and a range of shops and businesses so there is plenty to do. Initially, the Auction Rooms staged one sale each month but, with popular support, two sales are now held. Sales of antiques, fine art and collectables take place generally on the second Saturday of the month with a general sale of Victorian and Later Effects being held ten days later. Antique sales can be viewed online through the-saleroom.com with viewers able to bid live. In their first year, Killens offered around 11,000 lots which is a fantastic
performance. Tom Killen stated: “Opening a new auction house was, in hindsight, incredibly brave. We started from scratch and, although it has not been easy with long hours worked, we are proud that the Auction Rooms are now becoming established and we strive to operate to the highest standards. I am incredibly proud of the team at the Auction Rooms.” The Auction Rooms are managed by a young team with Gareth Wasp, in his early 30s, being the principal valuer with Jake Smith, in his early 20s, auctioneering alongside Gareth. In spite of his age, Gareth is incredibly experienced having worked for Sothebys, Bonhams and other regional auction houses. Gareth is proud to work at the Mendip Auction rooms stating that “it is great to be part of the team and all of us are grateful for the support that we have received from sellers and buyers. We look upon ourselves as part of the local community and we will continue to work to improve the Auction Rooms.” Jake Smith, Somerset born and bred, is a graduate of the Royal Agricultural College and divides his time between the Auction Rooms and advising clients on property matters. Jake started selling last autumn and is now highly respected as a confident and professional auctioneer. Jake commented: “The Auction Rooms has given me a great opportunity to carve out an auctioneering career along-
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Be early for internet sale Wells Auction Rooms Long live the sunshine! The Wells Auction Rooms in Southover have had a busy summer with an unprecedented number of new buyers and a whole host of interesting antiques passing through its doors. The next sale in Wells will be the October 16 fine art, antiques and collectables auction and lots are also being sought for the specialist scientific instrument, clock and camera sale. This will be a live internet sale and early entry is essential. Call us for free advice and valuations, Monday to Friday, from 10am to 5pm.