Seasons Greetings

Dear All

We're exhausted after our five-day Christmas Fair at The Cloisters. 2009 lies ahead and we can't wait to do it all again next year. In the meantime, we'll thank you for your support during 2008 and wish you all a very happy Christmas.

The office is now closed until Monday, 29th December.

General Sale Report - 11th December 2008

Isn't it amazing what you can pick up at an auction? Lot 1 at our General Sale last Thursday was an original movie banner from the motion picture, Troy. It sold for just £8, which has to represent an absolute bargain for the purchaser. More money was paid for original works of art; Geoffrey Burrows' Winter Landscape fetching £55, a watercolour of Ely Cathedral making £80.

The miniature Doulton Ladies (seven of them) made £70, bang on their reserve. They were probably the most talked about lot of the day with a lot of interest from prospective buyers. The Georgian mahogany tea table found a new home for £140.

We will be offering our unsold lots at The Cloisters Fair over the Christmas period, 17th to the 21st December, so do come along and grab yourself a bargain.

Auction News

Our last General Auction of 2008 takes place at St Andrew's Hall in Norwich this Thursday with around 300 lots expected to be available for sale. We already have a good selection of antiques, books, collectables, furniture, and pictures but are still looking for those last few entries so contact us now on 01603 304337 to discuss what you would like to sell.

Below is just a small sample of what is on offer:

1. Georgian mahogany tea table, estimate £180-£200
2. Antique Gothic oak corner unit, estimate £40-£60
3. Victorian inlaid mirror, estimate £30-£40
4. Pair of West German pottery vases, estimate £30-£40
5. Art Deco table, estimate, £30-£40
6. Victorian carved oak table, estimate £60-£80
7. Georgian style fire surround, estimate £60-£80
8. Collection of seven Royal Doulton Miniature Ladies, estimate £80-£120 (one pictured)
9. Two albums of original photographs, 1960's celebrities and
pop stars, estimate £600-£800 (pictured)
10. Complete set of Coalport Christmas plates, estimate £80-£120
11. Archive including original letters, antique Chinese mirrors, sundial, photographs, etc relating to Percy Cunningham Mather, estimate £600-£800 (pictured)
12. George III silver crown brooch, estimate £30-£40
13. 1930's Persian rug, estimate £20-£30
14. Original movie banner of 'Troy' featuring Brad Pitt, estimate £30-£50
15. Original watercolour 'Wherrys on Oulton Broad' by Garman Morris,
estimate £60-£80 (pictured)
16. Classic dolls house with lighting and furniture, estimate £200-£300 (pictured)

Public viewing is on the morning of the sale from 11am with the auction starting at 1pm. Please contact us for our full Terms and Condition.