Luxury Goods in High Demand

from Warwickshire Now - APRIL 2022

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Cotswold auctioneers Kinghams reported record breaking results from their newly combined Jewellery, Watches & Designer Goods auction held on Friday 18th February.

The highly anticipated event surpassed all expectations and has created a buzz around the auction house. Resident jewellery and watch specialist David Pregun, who manned the rostrum comments.

‘The sale was a huge success and looks set to go from strength to strength. The addition of designer goods to the existing sale diversifies the client base and adds a new element to this luxury sale’.

Sophie Higgs, Kinghams’ newly appointed designer goods specialist, was thrilled with the results too. She remarks.

‘I couldn’t be happier. It was a lot of hard work but I’m so pleased that it all paid off.”

The 430-lot sale was split into three sections, and offered something for everyone. Highlights include an Art Deco aquamarine and diamond pendant, estimate of £3,000-5,000 sold for £22,968*, a Rolex Submariner ref. 5513 bracelet watch, estimate of £6,000-8,000 sold for £11,484* and a Hermès 1999 Chèvre de Coromandel Constance handbag, estimate of £1,200-£2,000 sold for £4,083.20*

Support and feedback following the sale has been unanimously positive with many marking their calendars and eagerly counting down the days until the next Jewellery, Watches and Designer Goods event. Items already consigned include Patek Philippe watches and luxury branded handbags.

Kinghams are now inviting consignments for their next specialist auction on 17th June. For free and confidential valuations, please email details of your jewellery, silver, watches or designer goods to enquiries@kinghamsauctioneers.com, phone 01608 695695 or come along to the free valuation days held every Tuesday 10am-4pm at the Moreton-In-Marsh auction centre. n

*final values are inclusive of the 23% plus VAT Buyer’s Premium.