Hansons Auctioneers’ monthly Antiques & Collectors sales bring together an eclectic mix of 1,000-plus lots. Everything from silver and jewellery to clocks and ceramics go under the hammer over the course of three to four days. Here, we look at the top-selling items in April.
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Here we reveal the top-selling lots:
Diamond Delight
This stunning gem was sought after at auction and it’s easy to see why. The top-selling item in April’s Antiques & Collectors sale was lot 132, a diamond and platinum gold ring. It achieved £1,900.
Jewellery, watches and silver consistently dominate the top 10 lots. They are in strong demand and prices often exceed estimates and expectations.
Vintage and antique jewellery is popular among collectors who like to swap and change items. They are also seen as good investment pieces.
Collector’s Piece
Period engineering and ingenuity tempts bidders and lot 2019, a good marine chronometer by George Hedger of 42 Great Sutton Street, London, achieved £1,900. No 4858, it boasted a 3 1/2″ silvered dial with maker’s name.
Fisherman’s Choice
Art and angling came to the fore in lot 3094, an oil on canvas painting of trout on a riverbank by Henry Leonidas Rolfe (1823-1881). It hooked £1,600. Period art and country pursuits are a popular combination when it comes to bidder appeal.
Paintings In Demand
More oil-on-canvas works to do well included lot 3090, a pair of paintings depicting of birds of paradise with fruit and flowers and a crane with fruit and flowers. Created in the manner of Jakob Bogdani (1660-1724), they achieved £1,300.
Floral art shone bring in lot 3089, a pair of oil on canvas late 18th/early 19th century paintings in the manner of Jan Brueghel the Younger (1601-1678). The still life works capture an abundant mix of flowers in a vase. They sold for £1,250.
The demand for period art also came to the fore in lot 3000, an elegant mid-19th century English School portrait of a gentleman. Unsigned, on canvas and relined and in an elaborate gilt frame, it made £800.
Stamps Deliver
Stamp collections often excel at auction and lot 3435, a vast collection held in eight boxes, achieved £1,200. It included a large quantity of Decimal mint face stamps in prestige books, albums and presentation packs.
Cherry Surprise
Necklaces, especially amber, often exceed all expectations at auction but lot 233 surprised us all. The cherry-type necklace, comprising graduated ovoid beads, soared to £1,000 from a £30-£40 guide.
Golden Day
Gold consistently excels and prices have soared in recent years. Lot 154, a fancy-link wide 9ct gold gate bracelet, width 35mm, with a fancy engraved padlock clasp, length 22cm, weight approx 64.9gms hammered at £950. Even broken gold jewellery can sell well at auction.
Auction entries invited
If you have any type of item you are considering selling, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Hansons offers free valuations and a range of general and specialist sales to help your item reaches the right bidder. If you have larger items, or a major collection, home visits are also available. To book an appointment at Hansons’ Derbyshire saleroom email [email protected] or call 01283 733988.
