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ARTS & ANTIQUES
Forthcoming sales at the Mendip Auction Rooms THE first of the bi-annual Sporting, Fine Wines and Spirits auctions at the Mendip Auction Rooms will take place on March 31st. Always a popular and entertaining event, lots range from high value whiskies and wines, to shooting and fishing equipment, with decorative items of taxidermy and sporting memorabilia offering something of interest to any buyer from town or country. Whilst all sporting equipment, whether course or fly-fishing rods, old and new, or shotguns, rifles and accessories, always find a buyer, sporting memorabilia still catches the eye. Sporting memorabilia originally developed out of the gentleman’s sporting pursuits in the 19th century, and there isn’t a sport or team today that does not offer its fans some form of souvenir. This can take the form of trophies, events paraphernalia, autographs, and more, and it is a form of collecting that is accessible to every budget and a good
starting place for the budding collector. Synonymous with Scotland, whisky led the way in the last Sporting, Fine Wines and Spirits sale in September with a Macallan-Glenlivet selling for £6200 and other examples taking up a number of the top selling lots in the auction. Although spirits and fine wines from all countries attract investors from around the world, according to the Knight Frank Rare Whisky 100 Index, whisky was the best performing collectable of 2018 with a consistent rise in value for rare and maturing bottles. Whether you have been doing dry January, or any other month, the trend will no doubt continue, making it a good collectable to sell as well as invest in. The Sporting, Fine Wines and Spirits auction this coming March will once again offer a variety of items for every enthusiast. For a free valuation of items for this or any other sale, please contact the team at the Mendip Auction Rooms.
Contact the team at Killens on 01749 840770 or email enquiries@mendipauctionrooms.co.uk for further assistance
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