The Great Norwich Yard Sale

On Sunday, 3rd October 2010, we will be managing the first ever yard sale at dozens of properties across the city. Yard sales have become a popular way for the general public (and trade) to sell stuff from their driveways and garages. Households pay £10 to be added to a route map which is made available to buyers on the morning of the sale.
Yard sales offer a genuine alternative to car boot sales and have several advantages:
1. No need for sellers to pack the car and trade from a muddy field
2. No need to pay for petrol or refreshments at a remote location
3. No need to get up too early - The Great Norwich Yard Sale starts at 11am
4. No need to look for buyers - they come to you following a route map around the city
The Great Norwich Yard Sale will take place on the first Sunday of every month. Route maps will be published at www.barnesauctioneers.blogspot.com from 11am on the morning of the sale or available as a hard copy from 73 Yarmouth Road, Thorpe St Andrew from 9am on the morning of the sale (£2).
If you would like more information about buying or selling through The Great Norwich Yard Sale then please do contact us on 01603 304337 01603 304337 or 07810 646711 07810 646711

Mixed Lot

Across the county antique dealers are this morning preparing to buy or sell at one or more of the many many fairs, boot sales, and fleamarkets that typically take place on Sundays.  Actually, that's not true because most of them will have already left as I write this. 
Following two successful days selling at The Cloisters Fair this week (including a phenomenal day yesterday) I am off buying.  My preference is always to go with another dealer and today is no exception.  But I won't be picking my colleague up until 10am - hours after our rival buyers will have charged down the A11 to Banham or off to the street antique fair at Halesworth.  Technically, that puts us at a disadvantage but here is the key to successful buying: don't follow the crowd.  At any car boot sale, antique fair, or auction there are dozens of dealers all competing with each other to that special find.  Given that the average car boot sale and (to an ever increasing degree) antique fair offers little in the way of genuine antiques (let alone at a bargain prices) it seems a little optimistic to join in the scrum and expect to come back with anything worthwhile at all.  It does happen - some of you may have read about the Georgian snuff box I bought at Banham recently for £25 before selling it at our auction for £99 ABP.  But, BUT - that is unusual.
No, much better to think about it.  Sitting here drinking my morning coffee I am thinking that whilst everyone heads south today, I will head east.  I had to convince my friend that east was the way to go today but searching for antiques is just like treasure hunting and I'd rather we were looking where no one else is looking.  Yes, we are off to....lol, well that would be telling (will tell you next time).  There's no rush either because I fancy some breakfast first.
Some of you may be aware that we have been planning some big changes at Barnes Auctioneers and I hope to be announcing those changes soon.  There are some really big decisions to make, not least whether or not to stay independent.  Our bespoke, personal, and professional service is the bedrock of what we do.  We know our customers and they know and trust us: reputation is everything.  We have recently received two offers of investment/partnership and I am considering those very carefully.  Whatever we do, I can promise that any decision will be based on our core values and not just on self-interest.
Our next auction is on Thursday 9th September and we are currently inviting entries - call us on 01603 304337 or 07810 646711 to discuss how we can help you.  I will be on hand this coming Wednesday, 1st September to accept lots (as well as the 8th) - but other dates and times are available (just contact us to arrange).
Finally, make sure you come along on the 9th to buy - or just for interest.  You'll see some familiar and some new faces on the staff team - all as friendly and helpful as ever. 

Mixed Lot

  Well, the past week has been pretty much a blur.  Last time I wrote we were 48 hours away from our monthly auction; always an exciting and hectic period.
  The sale was a huge success with revenues up 40% on last month.  This came as a little bit of a surprise as August is usually a quiet time in our trade.  I went to lunch just before the sale with one of my colleagues.  As we left the saleroom was empty and we were worried.  By the time we returned though, most of our best buyers had turned up - what a relief! 
  One of the most notable sales was LOT 180 - 1oz Kruggerand - which sold for £792 ABP.  An excellent result.  The gold soveriegns made good prices too.  The Georgian snuff box that I bought at Banham car boot sale last week sold for £90 - that was a nice surprise!  The two official WW2 German stamps made £232 ABP Now we prepare for our next sale on 9th September.  We have already taken in some super lots including a Beswick Jay and a set of Norfolk Regiment medals.
  Talking of gold sovereigns, I bought a super half-sovereign gold brooch at Hellesdon car boot sale this morning along with lots of antique jewellery and gold items.  I also bought a matching pair of beautiful oil paintings showing floral sprays contained within small ornate gilt frames.  They are late Victorian/Edwardian and were a bargain at just £6!
  We travelled on from Hellesdon to Costessey car boot sale.  There wasn't much there at all - sometimes that is just how it is.  I did buy two pigs ears for Roger though...
  One blight on the week was the loss of my Blackberry.  It was stolen on Wednesday and I was gutted as it contains not only everything I need to run my business (accounts/contacts/diary etc) but also personal photographs and videos of my family and friends :-(   I've upgraded to an iPhone 4 which is the most exciting piece of kit I have ever owned - but it's going to take me some time to put all of those contacts back into the address book...
 

Barnes Auction Catalogue 12th August 2010

Hi Everyone - please find our catalogue for tomorrow's sale at St Andrew's Hall in Norwich below.  Public viewing is from midday with the sale itself starting at 2pm. Please note that I had my Blackberry stolen today so you cannot reach me on 07810 646711 tomorrow.

General Auction 12th August 2010

Lot Description Estimate

1 Antique mandolin 20-30

2 Circular coffee table 20-30

3 Large Capodimonte figure of a lady with dog A/F 30-40

4 Box of books 10-20

5 Two Edwardian chairs 10-20

6 Mixed vintage necklaces* 10-20

7 Borgila silver brooch* 30-40

8 Mahogany snuff box* 20-30

9 Pair of designer earrings* 10-20

10 Antique prayer chair 20-30

11 Genuine Zippo lighter in case* 10-20

12 Mixed lot of pens* 10-20

13 1889 Double Florin* 30-40

14 Three vintage lockets* 20-30

15 Mixed lot of cigarette cards 8-12

16 Mixed lot incl smoking & shipping ephemera, buttons, postcards, etc 10-20

17 Mixed lot of local pictures + a mirror 20-30

18 Coastal scene by M J Smee 20-30

19 Old framed map of Norfolk 20-30

20 Antique hall chair 10-20

21 Boxed England flag 5-8

22 Boxed England flag 5-8

23 Signed print by Martin Sexton of Norwich Market 10-20

24 Vintage Bush radio 10-20

25 Two walking sticks 20-30

26 Antique wall bracket A/F 10-20

27 Vintage twirling baton* 20-30

28 Small jewellery box containing costume jewellery* 10-20

29 Victoria shield back gold sovereign 1878* 140-160

30 Edward VII gold sovereign 1909* 130-150

31 Nest of tables 10-20

32 Mixed lot of ceramics incl figures 10-20

33 Mixed lot incl pewter tankards, horn items, etc 20-30

34 Three hall chairs 20-30

35 Mixed lot 10-20

36 Poster signed by Bill Haley's Comets & laminated 10-20

37 Lead crystal bowl & pressed glass lot 8-12

38 Selection of Art Deco pressed glass 10-20

39 5 x glass vases 10-20

40 Mixed lot of pottery incl 2 x Holkham 20-30

41 Box of books 8-12

42 Box of mixed china incl child's bowl & miniature jugs 10-20

43 Pair of hunting prints 30-40

44 Two glass vases 10-20

45 Wicker female form, umbrella, and a vintage hobby horse 10-20

46 Majolica ewer A/F 30-40

47 Box of shells etc 20-30

48 Pair of French riding boots 20-30

49 Inlaid panel 10-20

50 US Marshall Service Millennium Commemorative Ltd Ed no.1184 Marshall's 80-120

Badge in presentation box*

51 Victorian tortoiseshell brooch* 40-60

52 Whitby jet clay pipe rest* 10-20

53 Mixed lot of costume jewellery etc incl silver brooch* 10-20

54 Mixed lot incl set of six knives and ceramics 20-30

55 Large Oriental vase 40-60

56 Boxed England flag 5-8

57 Boxed England flag 5-8

58 Selection of vintage hand pumps 10-20

59 Large blue vase 10-20

60 Mixed lot incl barometer 10-20

61 Hall chair 10-20

62 Four piece English pewter service 10-20

63 Edwardian foot stool with cabriole legs 30-40

64 Mahogany mirrored panels 40-60

65 Box of books 20-30

66 Lot of small glass panes 40-60

67 Georgian silver marrow scoop* 80-100

68 Cross rolled gold pen and a 1960's pig skin writing case* 30-40

69 Mixed lot of vintage costume jewellery* 30-40

70 Boxed Heuer gents watch with paperwork* 180-250

71 Vintage bicycle 10-20

72 ACME Thunderer LNER whistle* 10-20

73 Pair of late 19th Century landscapes in gilt frames 40-60

74 Set of six Bohemian wine glasses 10-20

75 Pair of mounted figures 10-20

76 Flute 20-30

77 Two fur stoles 10-20

78 Cased trumpet 20-30

79 Pair of wall lights 10-20

80 Corgi Ford Thames Ice Cream Van* 20-30

81 Corgi Aston Martin DB-5 007* 10-20

82 Dinky Four-Berth Caravan* 20-30

83 Corgi Austin Mini Van (Blue)* 10-20

84 Corgi Austin Mini Countryman (Green)* 10-20

85 1950's Walnut veneered coffee table 80-120

86 Vintage pinball game 10-20

87 Mixed lot 10-20

88 Oak Art Nouveau smoking cabinet 40-60

89 Pair of Japanese Satsuma vases 40-60

90 Box of vintage musical instruments 30-40

91 Mixed lot of ceramics incl Staffordshire plates, Colclough, etc 20-30

92 Pilot case 8-12

93 Pair of Oriental vases 40-60

94 Ephemera incl map of where Doodle-bugs landed in Kent in 1944 20-30

95 Two pieces of a Doodle-bug that landed on Norwich in 1944 - see signed 30-40

statement of provenance*

96 Conway Stewart 100 fountain pen* 30-40

97 Two WW2 German Army official stamps* 200-300

98 Mixed lot of cutlery incl two silver teaspoons (in cabinet) and silverplate* 20-30

99 Mixed coinage incl four £5 commemorative coins* 20-30

100 Three pairs of riding boots 20-30

101 Five Bohemian glass sherry glasses 8-12

102 Green glass vase 8-12

103 Four-piece silver plated service 20-30

104 Bass Worthington tankard 8-12

105 Brass umbrella stand 8-12

106 Creasy's Decisive Battles 8-12

107 Large Japanese Satsuma vase 60-80

108 Engraved glass decanter 20-30

109 Hallmarked silver candlestick* 10-20

110 Mixed lot of costume jewellery* 20-30

111 Mixed lot of costume jewellery* 10-20

112 Hallmarked silver locket* 10-20

113 Pair naval prints 10-20

114 Mixed lot incl clothes/linen etc 10-20

115 Mixed lot of sheet music 10-20

116 Antique glass dome display unit 30-40

117 Vintage oil lamp 10-20

118 Mixed lot incl silver-plated shaker, Japanese vase, etc 20-30

119 Crown Devon jam pot* 8-12

120 A Comprehensive History of Norwich, A.D. Bayne, pub 1869* 40-60

121 Vintage bracelet* 10-20

122 Antique ornate pencil* 20-30

123 Pair of ornately decorated scissors* 20-30

124 Mixed lot of ceramics incl Royal Doulton & Wedgwood, Mintons tile, etc 20-30

125 Victorian family bible 10-20

126 Two editions of The Illustrated War News 10-20

127 1920's Japanese vase 30-40

128 Lacquered cabinet with drawers, lock, key with porter 30-40

129 Remote microphone wireless system & remote hearing device 10-20

130 Four Beatrix Potter books c.1943 complete with DW's 30-40

131 Five local books incl 1st Ed Country Scrap Book 20-30

132 Large antique copper pan 10-20

133 Britains Sanderson Winget Dumper* 10-20

134 Corgi 'Little Nellie' * 10-20

135 Corgi Rice Pony Trailer* 8-12

136 Austin Mini Van (Police)* 20-30

137 Mixed lot of diecast incl Corgi & Britains 20-30

138 Mixed lot of diecast incl Matchbox 30-40

139 Mixed lot of diecast incl Lesney 30-40

140 1940's Italian beaded necklace & bracelet* 20-30

141 Victorian 15ct and diamond crevat pin* 30-40

142 1940's Italian necklace & bracelet* 10-20

143 Mixed lot incl coinage, silver pendant, etc* 10-20

144 Vintage jewellery case containing mixed costume jewellery incl gold and seed 40-60

pearl brooch, hallmarked silver & agate brooch, various other incl gold/silver*

145 Mixed lot of bank notes and coins* 40-60

146 Mixed lot 8-12

147 Album of FDC's 8-12

148 Mixed lot incl magazine rack, storage jars, etc 10-20

149 Two boxes of frames and prints 20-30

150 Mahogany Victorian oval mirror 20-30

151 Antique horn-handled carving set in original case 20-30

152 Ivory necklace with original sales receipt* 60-80

153 Jersey pearls and an amethyst necklace* 20-30

154 Cased Hohner harmonica* 20-30

155 Vintage cased fish servers with silver collars 10-20

156 Box of books 10-20

157 Two tankards - Arthur Wood & Wade 10-20

158 Mixed lot of silver-plate on a tray 10-20

159 Set of cutlery 10-20

160 Mixed lot of Ridgway plates 10-20

161 Two old clocks A/F 8-12

162 Vintage Rio de Janeiro inlaid tray 8-12

163 Viners 4-piece silver-plated service on matching tray 20-30

164 Miniature chest of drawers A/F* 20-30

165 Brass and enamel candle snuffer* 10-20

166 Victorian snuff box* 10-20

167 Heart-shaped amber pendant* 20-30

168 Telegram sent by Buckingham Palace to the Chairman of the British Legion of 10-20

Thorpe, Norwich, in 1938*

169 Painted scent boottle* 10-20

170 Revelation case full of costume jewellery* 40-60

171 Victorian silver-plated oyster serving dish A/F* 40-60

172 Antique Bavarian bear matchbox holder* 40-60

173 1920's celluloid sewing kit in form of a teddy bear* 40-60

174 Bill Maynard & Dickie Valentine autographs* 10-20

175 Decorative Welsh axe 10-20

176 Mixed lot incl vintage hair dressing tongs, flat irons, etc 40-60

177 Two oil paintings 20-30

178 Mixed lot of watches 10-20

179 Pair of pictures 10-20

180 1975 Gold Krugerrand 1 troy oz* 750-800

181 5 x USA American Eagle Silver Dollars 1 troy oz each* 50-60

182 10 x Maria Theresa Thalers 0.75 troy oz each (modern re-strikes)* 80-100

183 10 troy oz Johnson Matthey silver bullion bar* 80-100

184 Small vintage doll* 10-20

185 Mother of pearl and hallmarked silver penknife* 30-40

186 Hubley Lancaster model car A/F* 10-20

187 Pair of hallmarked silver-rimmed glass bud vases* 30-40

188 1920's wooden and celluloid battery powered light* 10-20

189 Mixed lot of postcards 10-20

190 Lot of 1940's German sailor boy toys and a bear 20-30

191 Adams covered pot 8-12

192 Mixed lot of costume jewellery* 10-20

193 Vintage Czech glass necklace* 10-20

194 Vintage amber necklace* 20-30

195 Pair of oils on porcelain of cottages in a velvet frame* 30-40

196 Victorian mantlepiece decoration* 40-60

197 Four tins of buttons 20-30

198 Oil painting by Stanley Miller 30-40

199 Small wooden chair 20-30

200 Ansonia clock 60-80

201 Boxed gyroscope* 20-30

202 Miniature framed picture of a lady* 30-40

203 Trench art paperknife* 20-30

204 Cased set of six hallmarked silver coffee bean spoons* 20-30

205 Georgian snuff box* 40-60

206 Hallmarked silver picture frame A/F* 18-25

207 Mixed lot of costume jewellery* 10-20

208 Mixed lot of chronographs* 10-20

209 Two Victorian brooches incl one gold* 20-30

210 Hallmarked silver locket* 18-25

211 Mixed lot of silver* (3) 18-25

212 Britannia silver bangle* 10-20

213 Mixed lot of vintage ivory and bone items* 20-30

214 Mixed lot incl small fan & ivory pepper pot* 10-20

215 Stained glass elf 20-30

216 Mixed lot 10-20

217 Small coastal scene by David Jenkins 10-20

218 Mixed lot of bank notes and coins* 30-40

219 Mixed lot of watches* 10-20

220 One box and one tin of costume jewellery* 20-30

221 Mixed lot of coinage* 40-60

222 Mixed lot of Norwich ephemera incl a jigsaw 20-30

223 Mixed lot incl books on horse brasses 10-20

224 Love glass token from Cromer 10-20

225 Five Zildjian Turkish cymbals* 800-1000

226 Antique Copeland centrepiece* 40-60

227 Tag Heuer gents watch* 120-180

228 Antique walking stick head of a dog* 20-30

229 Pair of Citizen ladies watches* 10-20

230 Pair of Rotary ladies watches* 10-20

231 Silver charm bracelet* 10-20

232 9ct sapphire and diamond cluster ring* 80-120

233 9ct gold and opal cluster ring* 60-80

234 Edwardian 18ct gold and diamond ring* 80-120

235 Tag Heuer gents watch* 120-180

236 Tiffany silver heart necklace* 80-120

237 Framed Limoges panel 10-20

238 Mixed lot of glass 20-30

239 Large Othello print 40-60

240 Walker & Hall silver-plated meat dome 10-20

241 Copper tea urn 30-40

242 Mixed lot incl silver-plate and a Jersey medal* 10-20

243 Mixed lot incl scales 20-30

244 Four pictures 20-30

245 Soccer gift book + Norwich City autographs x 16 20-30

246 1940's Pierce wristwatch in working condition* 20-30

247 Picnic set, tennis racquet, 1970's clock 10-20

248 1950's tape player & an apple basket 10-20

249 Victoria gold sovereign 1892* 130-150

250 Victoria shield back gold sovereign 1875* 140-160

251 Clarinet 40-60

252 Top hat in a box 40-60

253 Clockwork train set 20-30

254 1940's doll 30-40

255 Vintage bicycle 10-20

256 Vintage bicycle 10-20

257 Vintage mirror 30-40

258 Two mantle mirrors 30-40

259 Avery scales -County of Norfolk 30-40

260 Mixed lot of china and glass 10-20

261 Mixed lot of brass and copper 10-20

262 Large two handled brass bowl 10-20

263 Large ceramic pot 5-8

264 Two classical friezes 10-20

265 Pair of ice skates 10-20

266 Hall chair 10-20

267 Mixed lot of silver plate 10-20

268 Mixed lot incl ceramics, glass, and silver 10-20

269 Dressing table mirror 40-60

270 Vintage trunk 10-20

271 Three vintage cases 10-20


* Indicates in or near cabinets

Mixed lot

  "What do you do for a living?" is a question that I am often asked and it's one that I never really know how to answer.  I am an antique dealer but I trade generally too.  I am an auctioneer but that is just part of what I do.  Actually, I am not really sure how to ever answer that question without going into some depth.  Not that going into depth about the subject appears to put anyone off as whatever answer I give is usually met with intrigue.  On hearing that I am an antique dealer/auctioneer most people respond positively and then ask me to value a pot.  The public seem obsessed with pots, particularly Royal Doulton.  You are unlikely to see a significant windfall through the sale of a Royal Doulton pot.
  I've decided to keep an online diary about what I do; to remove the mystery.  It won't (I hope) be too difficult to maintain - I don't intend to write every day or to include everything that I do.  In the antique trade a 'mixed lot' contains a bit of this and a bit of that.  Some of the bits are dull and not worth mentioning: some of the bits are little gems.  Making it as an antique dealer is about finding those little gems. 
  Sunday was a difficult day, not helped by the fact that I had no sleep the night before.  An early start in a car that had the previous night been 'flour bombed' by local teenagers, meant that my colleague and I drove down to Banham car boot sale in what can only be described as a pancake.  We were buying though, not selling.  In our trade we say "Buy hard, sell easy": if you can buy the right thing at the right price then it is easy to sell it.  The hardest part of our job is buying.  It's the most fun too.
  I can walk along a row of stalls at a car boot sale and know instinctively when to stop.  It's a bit like speed-dating: one glance and I know whether or not I am interested.  Not that I have ever been speed-dating.  Fortunately, just a few stalls in and I found a 'proper' dealer.  Most antique dealers know one another and there are always a few at every car boot sale topping up their income by clearing out old stock.  I bought a few things including a super little Georgian snuff box in the shape of an old boot.  Snuff boxes are popular and I hope that it will sell quickly. I paid £25 for it - and I'll let you know what I sell it for when it goes.
  Honestly, I felt so tired on Sunday that it took all of my strength just to stay awake.  I was hungry too, but car boot sales don't generally offer the kind of food that does anything other than clog up arteries.  We decided to head for Fritton Lake, which hosts an indoor market on Sundays, without taking breakfast first.
  By the time we arrived at Fritton Lake it was late morning and I could (almost) have eaten road-kill.  As it happens, the food in the cafe looked a little bit like road-kill so I decided to make do with a bottle of Oasis. It was 2pm before we arrived back in Norwich and I was able to have a decent meal.  I had bought nothing at Fritton Lake.  It's not unusual to come away with nothing, but at least I had bought at Banham.
  One of the great things about doing what I do is that I can do it whenever I want to and not when someone else thinks I should do it.  So I gave myself the rest of the day off.
  Monday was similar to Sunday in that I decided to go on another buying trip.  I am particularly low on stock at the moment and can't make money if I haven't anything to sell.  My first stop was Key's Auction Rooms in Aylsham.   One quick look round, a quick chat with some of the regulars, and I left.  There was nothing of interest to me at all.  Not the best start.  Holt was my next stop and, as always, there was lots to buy in the little antique centres.  Lots to buy, but not much proft margin.  Still, I came away with a few bits including a pair of ornately decorated scissors that are probably Victorian. 
  Whilst in Holt I received two pieces of good news and one bad.  The first piece of good news was a call from a colleague in Norwich who wanted to put lots into our antiques auction this Thursday at St Andrew's Hall.  Was there still time, he asked.  There is always time I replied.  There's not always time though in life.  That's something I have learned this week.  We have to grasp every last bit of life there is before it is too late: a good man, a colleague and a gentleman dealer I heard yesterday, has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease.  That was the bad news.  I only saw him a couple of weeks ago and he was fine.  Yesterday I heard that he is already relying on crutches. 
  The second piece of good news lifted my spirits: another dealer and more lots for the auction, followed by lunch at The Eagle on Newmarket Road in Norwich.  We stayed there most of the afternoon and laughed and cried and drank, swapping stories and identifying with what the other was saying.  Because you have to be an antique dealer to really understand what it is to be an antique dealer.  We work alone yet we rely on an extensive network of contacts.  Deals are made over drinks.  Lives are made and broken and shift constantly.  Our office is a jungle and only the fittest survive.
  Last night I left the melee to come home.  A few hours respite and it's back into the fray - we have The Cloisters Fair tomorrow and the auction in just two days. There is no time to breathe.

Quality entries invited for next sale

We hope to have our best ever sale on 12th August at St Andrew's Hall in Norwich and we are appealing to everyone who has supported us with both the auction and the antique fair, to help make this one extra special.

Our auction started back in 2008 and has gone from strength to strength. We are very close to announcing an expansion in the business that will include moving to two auctions a month and occasional specialist sales. We just need one more push and hope that, with your help, we might just do it.

We are inviting quality entries for our 12th August sale. In particular:
1) Antique fine and costume jewellery
2) Gold and silver items
3) Coins and medals
4) Clocks and watches
5) Decorative antiques
6) Quality pottery, porcelain, and glass
7) Militaria
8) Postcards and stamps

I believe that we provide an excellent bespoke service that really does get results. Some recent examples:
1) Carved polychrome figure of a cherub - £475 (8th July 2010)
2) Victorian claret jug with silver-plated top - £85 (8th July 2010)
3) Mixed lot of art prints - £150 (8th July 2010)
4) Approx 75-80 Matchbox cars - £750 (8th July 2010)
5) Silver stationery box A/F - £130 (10th June 2010)
6) Hand painted wall plaque of Staffordshire Bull Terrier - £190 (10th June 2010)
7) Silver service 1924 Cooper Bros - £420 (13th May 2010)
8) Jaeger travel alarm clock - £210 (13th May 2010)
9) Victoria shield back gold sovereign - £185 (8th April 2010)
10) Gold proof Entente Cordiale - £950 (8th April 2010)

What's more, we charge just 10% inclusive buying premium on sales, which means that you get to keep much more of your money. Our £1 lotting fee is also highly competitive.  Typically, on a £100 sale, you would actually collect around just £78 from most auction houses. On a £100 sale with us you would net £89.

We are accepting lots for our next auction all day tomorrow (Wednesday) and Thursday of this week at St Andrew's Hall. We will also be accepting lots all day next Tuesday (10th) and Wednesday (11th). If none of these days suit please do telephone and we can arrange to meet you at another time

Best wishes

Gary @ Barnes Auctioneers
01603 304337
07810 646711

General Auction Catalogue 8th July 2010

Please find our auction catalogue for our sale on 8th July 2010 below.  The auction will take place at St Andrew's Hall in Norwich at 2pm with public viewing from midday.  Please call 01603 304337 or 07810 646711 for more information.  You can see lot images on our Facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/

Lot Description Estimate

1 Vintage three-strand pearl necklace with hallmarked gold clasp* 40-60

2 Five glass decanters incl ship's decanter 40-60

3 Signed Pearl Harbour movie poster 20-30

4 Pierre Bex enamel brooch in form of a lizard* 10-20

5 Elesse kettle 10-20

6 Three painted relief plaques 30-40

7 The Godfather signed movie poster 20-30

8 Lacquered Oriental trunk 30-40

9 Old bicycle 18-25

10 Three disc King's Lynn Wedgwood Sheringham glass candlestick - Ronald 20-30

Stennett-Willson design*

11 Boxed Acorn Electron computer (electrical item - see Terms) 10-20
12 Hall stand 20-30

13 Military sweetheart brooch* 8-12

14 Fine Turkoman Yarmoud rug - South Russian 100% wool hand knotted on wool 100-200

base - time to weave 6 months 1.29m x 0.94m c.1965

15 Mixed lot of silver/plate (4)* 20-30

16 Wall pocket 8-12

17 Antique copper kettle 10-20

18 Antique Egmond Holland 12 string guitar 40-60

19 Set of six Scottish themed glasses 8-12

20 Two boxes of books incl Rupert, Beano, etc 20-30

21 Three small brass ornaments* 8-12

22 Mixed lot of playing cards 10-20

23 Large mixed lot of costume jewellery* 10-20

24 Antique inlaid guitar 'F' holes possibly Dutch 80-120

25 1930's Czech green glass bead necklace* 20-30

26 Antique hat and umbrella stand 60-80

27 Vintage drinks trolley 30-40

28 Vintage crucifix 10-20

29 Mixed lot of cake plates etc 10-20

30 Victorian jug 8-12

31 Mixed lot of vintage clothing incl furs 20-30

32 Mixed lot of fashion watches* 20-30

33 Chess set 8-12

34 Box of mixed silver-plate 10-20

35 Early Victorian memorial brooch/pendant with enamel and gilt decoration and 80-120

backed in gold (not hallmarked but tested)*

36 Mixed lot 10-20

37 Vintage cased scales with weights* 10-20

38 Antique wash stand 40-60

39 Mixed lot of vintage records 10-20

40 Set of six Bohemian crystal glasses 20-30

41 Antique lidded pan 8-12

42 Sooty egg cup* 8-12

43 Wills 1927 British Butterflies Set of 50 cigarette cards* 20-30

44 1922 Churchmans Boxing cigarette cards - set of 25 - Catalogue £125* 40-60

45 Signed Ltd Edition print 'Desert Orchid' with Simon Sherwood by 10-20

John Adamson No.308 of 500

46 Two sets of bowls and a mat 10-20

47 Mixed lot 10-20

48 Mixed lot of summer hats (9) 10-20

49 Mixed lot incl eye bath, leather goods, etc 10-20

50 Carved wood polychrome cherub * 400-600

51 Pair of Villeroy & Boch engraved brandy glasses 20-30

52 Red Peavy electric guitar 40-60

53 Original pen and ink drawing dated 1825 of a bear hunt - artist's initials HWH* 40-60

54 Antique rose gold bear tooth pendant* 20-30

55 Fine Persian Hamadan rug - 100% finest lambs wool pile hand knotted on 200-300

cotton base. Time to weave 8 months c.1965 1.53m x 1.04m

56 Box of books 8-12

57 Mixed lot incl ivory, RAOB, military badges, etc contained in a crystal bowl* 20-30

58 Ceramic wall hanging 10-20

59 Mixed lot 10-20

60 Pair of antique blue glass candlesticks* 120-180

61 George Washington Sulgrave Manor musical box 10-20

62 Wills Old Furniture set of 25 large 1st Series cigarette cards 1923 20-30

Catalogue £65*

63 Wills Roses 1936 large cigarette card set of 40 Catalogue £64* 20-30

64 Wills Garden Flowers 2nd series cigarette cards* 10-20

65 Hallmarked silver photo frame* 20-30

66 Mixed lot incl Wedgwood tile, Coalport figure, etc 10-20

67 Mixed lot incl gravy boat etc 10-20

68 Coffee table 8-12

69 William Say engraving dated 1811 of King George III 8-12

70 Mixed lot of old photographs contained within an inlaid box* 30-40

71 Mixed lot of stamps 20-30

72 Punch bowl and glasses 20-30

73 Two antique bibles 20-30

74 Pair of Doulton vases 30-40

75 Victorian banded agate brooch* 10-20

76 Antique walnut mirror 20-30

77 Two pais of hallmarked silver sugar nips* 10-20

78 Eight vintage sundae dishes 10-20

79 2 x Citizen ladies watches* 20-30

80 Small vase & dressing table drawer 10-20

81 Meat platter and four Great Yarmouth Pottery mugs 10-20

82 5 x Moussec glasses 8-12

83 Lloyd Loom chair + commode 10-20

84 Set of original Las Vegas Elvis Presley playing cards* 10-20

85 Vintage gilt framed circular mirror 20-30

86 Mixed lot of silver plate* 20-30

87 Set of vintage scales with weights 20-30

88 Rockwood electric guitar and amp 40-60

89 Three framed Jazz photographs 10-20

90 Jersey 800 year centenary medal* 10-20

91 Three maritime pictures 20-30

92 Two still life oil paintings + another picture of a tavern scene 30-40

93 Martime picture in ornate frame 10-20

94 Victorian turquoise and agate brooch 12-18

95 Five shell cameos* 12-18

96 Boxed Commodore 64C computer - Electrical Item see Terms 10-20

97 Album of FDC's - commemoratives, defins, regionals etc 20-30

98 Old postcard album incl topographical, comic, etc 20-30

99 Two boxes of mixed lots 10-20

100 Antique lamp 40-60

101 Pair of blue glass vases 20-30

102 Pair of large blue and white Chinese vases 40-60

103 Mixed lot 10-20

104 9ct gold solitaire ring* 20-30

105 Mixed lot of ephemera incl Norfolk Regiment & Royal Navy 8-12

106 Old bicycle 20-30

107 Wedgwood Jasperware pot 10-20

108 Metral trunk 8-12

109 Art Deco glass dishes 30-40

110 1950's green eiderdown 20-30

111 Fireguard & tongs etc 10-20

112 Jar full of marbles 10-20

113 Boxed Pifco hair drier 1950's 8-12

114 Dimmock of Norwich barometer (please keep on its back)* 40-60

115 Markham of Norwich stoneware flagon 10-20

116 Antique desk guillotine 8-12

117 Framed picture of Menton in the South of France 8-12

118 Four local interest books 10-20

119 Persian Shiraz rug woven by nomadic tribes in the Fars District, 100% handspun 300-400

wool 1.55m x 1.19m

120 Signed Star Wars Return of the Jedi movie poster 40-60

121 Mixed lot 10-20

122 Large blue vase 10-20

123 9ct gold solitaire ring* 20-30

124 Metal trunk 8-12

125 1960's poodle transistor radio 10-20

126 Antique ships storm lamp light 20-30

127 Mixed lot of ceramics 10-20

128 Set of silver spoons, set of knives, and a picture of Norwich* 20-30

129 Electric amp - see Terms and Conditions 8-12

130 2 x Rotary ladies watches* 10-20

131 Mixed lot 10-20

132 1941 Beano Annual 8-12

133 African mask 8-12

134 Old bicycle 10-20

135 Antique pendulum clock with enamel face (pendulum with porter)* 20-30

136 Set of scales and weights 10-20

137 Mixed lot of watches* 20-30

138 Two sets of six Bohemian coloured glasses 20-30

139 Two vintage necklaces* 8-12

140 Blue Haze electric guitar with amp 60-80

141 Victorian claret jug 8-12

142 Drop-leaf coffee table 30-40

143 Five 1960's hand puppets incl Mr Punch 8-12

144 Hallmarked silver bangle* 10-20

145 Vintage gramophone with horn (working) 80-120

146 Box of silver-plated items 10-20

147 Vintage case 8-12

148 Mixed lot of bijouterie incl gold, silver, and antique items* 30-40

149 Mixed lot 10-20

150 Silver plated marrow scoop and a skewer* 20-30

151 Goebel corgi dog CH619* 10-20

152 Mixed box of posters 8-12

153 Pair 19th Century drawer handles* 8-12

154 Mixed lot incl Armistice Campaign 8-12

155 Mixed lot of Tey Pottery 10-20

156 Pair of Satsuma miniature vases* 20-30

157 Two pictures of bull fighting 20-30

158 1930's table top amusement arcade or fairground game "Heaven and Hell" in 300-400

working condition - takes old pennies (supplied)*

159 Persian Turkoman Bashir Bokhara 100% wool 2.92m x 0.87m runner 300-400

160 Necklace marked Tiffany & Co* 20-30

161 Boxed jigsaw of a shipping steam liner 8-12

162 Pair of 18th Century Framlingham Castle hand-coloured engravings 40-60

163 Mixed lot of watches* 10-20

164 Three steel picture frames 8-12

165 Vintage model elephant* 10-20

166 Ceramic dish 4-8

167 Rare coin - Salonina (Roman Empress 253-268) Billon Tetradrachm of 40-60

Alexandria, Egypt, Year 14 = 266AD*

168 Box of mixed books incl antique subjects 10-20

169 Old telephone 20-30

170 Victorian 9ct gold brooch set with a turquoise* 40-60

171 Cased theodolite 30-40

172 The Noblest Game - book of cricket prints 8-12

173 Silver plated four piece service 10-20

174 Tin of toy soldiers incl Britains 10-20

175 Two old jelly moulds 8-12

176 Three vintage luggage cases 20-30

177 Two enamel paper knives in sheaths* 10-20

178 Four piece silver service - Barker Ellis of Birmingham 1967* 300-350

179 Mixed lot incl Poole, Jasperware, glass, etc 10-20

180 Old Bush record player 8-12

181 Jade necklace with silver clasp* 10-20

182 Mixed lot of jewellery* 10-20

183 Four pictures incl three of Mills (Cley/Billingford) 10-20

184 Mixed lot incl necklaces etc* 10-20

185 Mixed lot of glassware 10-20

186 Butterfly dressing table set and candlestick 10-20

187 Victorian prayer book published in 1862 with ivory boards and brass fittings* 40-60

188 Royal Staffordshire Clarice Cliff dish* 10-20

189 Set of glass maker's tools 10-20

190 Three strand pearl necklace with clasp marked '925 ITALY' and three others* 20-30

191 Trifari necklace* 10-20

192 Gothic Revival chair 40-60

193 Swastika badge* 8-12

194 Squire electric guitar and case 40-60

195 Antique hallmarked silver brooch* 20-30

196 Set of six silver-plated soup spoons 8-12

197 Mixed lot 10-20

198 1940's enamel bracelet* 10-20

199 Large silver and amber necklace* 40-60

200 Decorative Edwardian gold necklace with crystal pendant* 40-60

201 Victorian bronze bust of a maiden* 800-1000

202 Three full sets of dog cigarette cards* 30-40

203 Two full sets 'Speed' and 'Kings of Speed' cigarette cards* 20-30

204 Full set of Wills Roses cigarette cards* 10-20

205 Two sets of Wills cinema cigarette cards* 30-40

206 Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me signed movie poster 20-30

207 Swarovski bracelet* 10-20

208 Full set of Association Footballer cigarette cards* 20-30

209 Italian necklace* 8-12

210 "Romanelli's Children" stone heads cast from the original moulds, Italian* 300-400

211 Mixed lot incl 3 x crystal salts, silver-plated mustard/salt* 20-30

212 752 stamps incl GB, Coomonwealth, Israel, Germany, Finland, etc 30-40

213 Vintage Persian brass tray 10-20

214 Twin Beatles-Apple (2 records) in the white 30-40

215 9ct gold chain* 40-60

216 Victorian gilt bracelet* 20-30

217 Vintage leather case 20-30

218 Miniature Satsuma vase* 10-20

219 Pair of ice skates 8-12

220 Vintage painted scent glass bottle* 30-40

221 Mixed lot 10-20

222 9ct gold anchor pendant* 20-30

223 Beswick butter dish* 40-60

224 Antique copper kettle 10-20

225 Clarice Cliff Harvest Bowl* 80-120

226 Mixed lot of costume jewellery and a ladies Sekonda watch* 20-30

227 Four vintage necklaces - one amber, one cornelian, amethyst and silver, and 30-40

one MOP*

228 Mixed lot 10-20

229 Pair of Marlborough leather riding boots, a silver-topped cane, and a whip 30-40

230 Aynsley salt & pepper and a floral ornament 18-25

231 Boxed ZX Spectrum computer + job lot of games - note electrical item, see Terms 20-30

232 Victorian inlaid chair 40-60

233 Hallmarked silver jug "A&H" London 1920's 30-40

234 Victorian highback chair 40-60

235 Silver threepence bracelet* 8-12

236 Silver hot diamonds bracelet and necklace* 20-30

237 Ltd Edition Nelson pocket watch* 30-40

238 Mixed lot of stamps 20-30

239 Mixed lot 10-20

240 9ct gold crucifix pendant* 20-30

241 Cane table set 10-20

242 Pair of wooden elephant bookends 10-20

243 Mixed lot 10-20

244 Final destination 3 signed movie poster 10-20

245 Bag of Action Men toys etc 8-12

246 Mixed lot 30-40

247 Mixed lot 10-20

248 Signed Manchester United Ruud van Nistelrooy print 20-30

249 Box of books 8-12

250 Mother of pearl and silver fruit knife hallmarked Arthur Worral Stanniforth 1893* 20-30

251 Portable CD Player 10-20

252 Vintage fire screen 20-30

253 Box of bijouterie incl card case, pearls, glove stretches, etc* 20-30

254 Large Oriental vase 60-80

255 Mixed lot 10-20

256 Victorian portrait of a lady 10-20

257 Mixed lot 20-30

258 Box of old dolls 20-30

259 18ct gold diamond cross pendant* 400-500

260 Mixed lot 20-30

261 Set of 1928 Gallaher Zoo Tropical Birds cigarette cards* 20-30

262 Mixed lot 20-30

263 Signed Ltd Edition print 'Commanche Run' with Lester Piggot at Newmarket by 10-20

John Adamson No.470 of 500

264 Victorian oval mirror 120-140

265 Portable CD player 10-20

266 Pair of Dresden vases* 30-40

267 Mixed lot of art prints 40-60

268 Pakistan Kazak rug lambs wool knotted on fine cotton warp 1.6m x 0.95m 180-250

269 Mixed lot incl costume jewellery* 10-20

270 Old sugar bowl containing costume jewellery* 10-20

271 Mixed lot 10-20

272 Georgian silver narrow scoop - Wms Eley and Fearn 1807 London* 140-180

273 Crystal bowl 10-20

274 Mixed lot 10-20

275 Approx 75-80 boxed Matchbox cars* 400-600

*In or by cabinet

10% Buyer's Premium

Cash only - no cheques unless previously agreed with the Auctioneer

Next Auction 8th July 2010

Visit our Facebook page to view images of this Thursday's sale (more will follow).  We'll also be publishing our catalogue on here and on Facebook tomorrow evening.
It's not too late to enter lots either - just come along tomorrow (Wednesday) to St Andrew's Hall in Norwich between 8am and 6pm.
01603 304337/07810 646711

10th June 2010 General Auction Catalogue

General Auction 10th June 2010 - Public Copy


Lot Description

1 Three dining chairs 40-60
2 Hand bell 10-20
3 Two tall glass jugs 10-20
4 Portrait of Alfred Inigo Fox Suckling (Lord of
the Manor of Barsham) Full family provenance* 2000-2500
5 Fine Turkoman Yarmoud rug - South Russian
100% wool hand knotted on wool base - time
to weave 6 months 1.29m x 0.94m c.1965 180-240
6 Box of postcards 8-12
7 Mixed lot of ceramics incl Spode 8-12
8 Pair of mounted figures 20-30
9 Footstool 8-12
10 Lloyd Loom chair and a commode 12-18
11 Mixed lot 8-12
12 Edwardian clock puzzle 30-40
13 Antique glass oil lamp 30-40
14 Carved gilt wooden shelf 20-30
15 Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back movie
poster with original cast signatures 30-40
16 Thai Terra Ceramic Co medium tray in
dark blue with grapes 20-30
17 Wedgwood vase - golden cockerel 18-25
18 Antique 12 string guitar Egmond Holland 40-60
19 Set of six Scottish themed glasses 4-8
20 Large collection of playing cards 30-40
21 Beswick horse plus an Avon Ware foal* 30-40
22 Old telephone 30-40
23 Wedgwood vase - blue flowers 18-25
24 Antique inlaid guitar 'F' holes poss Dutch 80-120
25 Royal Doulton pot 10-20
26 Mixed lot 8-12
27 Box of wristwatches* 8-12
28 Romanelli's Children' two stone heads cast
from the original moulds. Italian 400-600
29 Hand coloured print of the Norwich Floods 10-20
30 Fine Persian Hamadan rug. 100% finest lambs
wool pile hand knotted on cotton base. Time
to weave 8 months c.1965 1.53m x 1.04m 250-300
31 Portal mirror 8-12
32 Old sweet jar 8-12
33 Four cut glasses 8-12
34 Floral jardiniere on a plant stand
(pls note top comes off base) 30-40
35 Burslem serving dish 10-20
36 Islamic prayer cap and bag* 40-60
37 Mixed lot incl military badges, candle
snuffer, etc* 10-20
38 Approx 50pcs ceramic flowers + approx 18 A/F 10-20
39 Large table lamp reputedly from Harrods 10-20
40 Thai Terra Ceramic Co small basket in light
blue/natural brown 10-20
41 Vintage oil lamp with glass shade 20-30
42 Punch bowl with glasses 20-30
43 Vintage washboard 8-12
44 Small mixed lot 8-12
45 Mixed lot of ceramics incl Minton 8-12
46 Set of six silver-plate soup spoons* 8-12
47 Artificial bonsai plant in pot 10-20
48 Old telephone 20-30
49 Leather bag containing mixed coinage 20-30
50 Mixed lot of Hornsea/Paragon etc 8-12
51 Mixed lot of stamps 20-30
52 19th Century blue and white meat platter 20-30
53 Daily Telegraph World Map 4-8
54 Boxed Pifco hair dryer (electrical item - not
tested) 8-12
55 Gramophone A/F 10-20
56 Vintage oil lamp with spare chimney 18-25
57 Mixed lot of walking sticks, and Victorian
parasol with gold plated handle* 40-60
58 Electric guitar and amp 20-30
59 Mixed lot of ceramics 10-20
60 Red Peavy electric guitar 60-80
61 Rockwood electric guitar & amp lead 60-80
62 Five vintage hand puppets incl Mr Punch 8-12
63 Sony cassette recorder 8-12
64 Framed picture of Happisburgh Lighthouse 8-12
64A String puppet 4-8
65 Twin Beatles - Apple (2 records) in white
sleeve* 30-40
66 Mixed lot of books incl Enid Blyton 8-12
67 Victorian family bible with fittings A/F
Blackie & Sons 10-20
68 Job lot of silver-plated items 20-30
69 Carved wood polychrome cherub holding
candlestick (note detachable wings)* 400-600
70 Print of the Constitution in a gilt frame 20-30
71 Antique wall bracket 10-20
72 Tray of diecast cars 8-12
73 Silver plated coffee pot and a silver-plated
basket 12-18
74 Vintage Garrard record player (electrical
item - not tested) 20-30
75 Six egg cups in a basket 8-12
76 Four pieces of costume jewellery incl
buckle 8-12
77 Two part-set football cards - 1 x Bubble Gum
& 1 x Players 10-20
78 Box of clown figures 8-12
79 Vintage mirror in circular gilt frame 10-20
80 Vintage football print 8-12
81 Star Wars Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace
movie poster with original cast signatures 20-30
82 1950's green eiderdown 30-40
83 Hohner "The 64" chromonica harmonica* 10-20
84 Job lot of diecast toys 20-30
85 Kid Kord Record Album - 38 nursery rhymes
(one missing) 8-12
86 1920's glass vase 10-20
87 Job lot of crestware items 8-12
88 Eight Victorian coffee cans & saucers* 60-80
89 Copper boiler on stand 30-40
90 Mixed lot of books 10-20
91 Silver coin pin dish* 12-18
91A Burleigh Ware bowl 8-12
92 Persian Shiraz rug woven by nomadic tribes
in the Fars district 100% handspun wool 1.55m x 1.19m 300-400
93 Art glass dish 8-12
94 Vintage bakelite Bush radio (electrical item -
not tested) 10-20
95 Mixed lot of vintage records 8-12
96 Two pictures of Highland scenes in gilt
frames 10-20
97 Small ship jigsaw 4-8
98 Ornate carved barometer 12-18
99 Trench art lighter* 10-20
100 Hallmarked silver (1903) stationery box* 80-120
101 Heavy solid silver cigar box 1910 - 19 TROY
OZS* 80-120
102 Victorian silver and mop fruit knife* 60-80
103 Two small ceramic figures* 8-12
104 Antique desk guillotine* 8-12
105 Original oil painting of a North Norfolk
coastal scene - M J Smee 20-30
106 Antique ship's storm lamp 20-30
107 Vintage box with mop inlay 20-30
108 Vintage mandolin 20-30
109 Two boxes of mixed books 10-20
110 Antique bowed zither A/F 20-30
111 Thai Terra Ceramic Co medium tray in dark
blue/green with ladies finger 20-30
112 Mixed lot incl brass candlesticks 10-20
113 Vintage telescope 8-12
114 Two pairs of solid silver sugar nips, one 1942
Sheffield, one 1933 Birmingham* 20-30
115 Two vintage cases and a trunk + a cash box 18-25
116 2 x Retro Art Deco ceiling lights 20-30
117 Cased Zetron quartz watch* 4-8
118 Vintage tie press 8-12
119 6 x cranberry glasses in a basket 8-12
120 Still life with various fruit by Hans Harbraken
(Dutch) 2000-2500
121 Mixed lot of stamps incl 2d blue* 30-40
122 Staffordshire flatback figure A/F 10-20
123 18 x silver US dimes* 10-20
124 Solid silver Victorian watch chain 1889 & solid
silver spinner fob 1888 set with bloodstone
on one side and cornelian on the other* 60-80
125 West German vase 12-18
126 Set of silver-plated cutlery 10-20
127 Mixed lot of ceramics incl Oriental 18-25
128 Set of scales in case* 18-25
129 Triton gramophone A/F 8-12
130 18th Century Caughley blue & white
bowl (A/F)*  40-60
131 Two 19th Century Etruscan plates 20-30
132 Picture of Elm Hill by Jessie Barrett 20-30
133 Pair of Royal Doulton vases* 40-60
134 Newfoundland' 1880 by Helen Barlow, dog
painter, Tring, Hertfordshire 1200-1500
135 Six Dresden decorative cups & saucers* 200-300
136 Mixed lot 8-12
137 Pair of dogs on a plinth 8-12
137A Mixed lot of old glass bottles 8-12
138 Victorian solid silver timer fob London 1894* 40-60
139 Stoneware flagon - Markham's Norwich 12-18
139A Mixed lot of stamp albums/books etc 8-12
140 Two boxes of books 8-12
141 Thai Terra Ceramic Co small brown pot with
grapes 10-20
142 Victorian chronograph pocket watch & chain
International Exhibition* 80-120
143 Stamp album etc 10-20
143A Collection of ten framed Lawson Wood prints 10-20
143B Four decorated brass items - tray, matchbox
holder, lidded pot, and pin dish* 10-20
143C Wedgwood Jasperware biscuit barrel 10-20
143D Selection of singles records 4-8
143E Two boxes of books 8-12
144 Vintage thermometer* 10-20
145 Smith's barometer 30-40
145A Victorian framed print "Through the Valley"
BEWARE cracked glass 4-8
146 Decorative wooden panel 40-60
147 Gilt framed mirror 8-12
148 Mixed lot of pictures 10-20
149 Old telephone 20-30
149A Framed map of the world 8-12
150 Persian Turkoman Bashir Bokhara 100% wool
2.92m x 0.87m runner 400-600
151 Mixed lot incl men's dressing set, jewellery,
ceramics incl Carlton Ware etc 10-20
152 Pair of lamps (electrical item - not tested) 10-20
153 Mixed lot of postcards 4-8
154 Dressing table mirror 10-20
155 Three Charles Horner silver thimbles* 20-30
156 19th Century portrait of a lady - original oil
in contemporary frame* 80-120
157 Money box in the form of an owl 8-12
158 Achatit German face mask of a young girl 10-20
159 Job lot of flatware and two glass plates 10-20
160 Classical frieze 30-40
161 Classical frieze 30-40
162 Mixed lot of old clocks/spares etc 10-20
163 Green water jug 8-12
164 Large collection of DVDs and some CDs 30-40
165 Cadbury's drinking chocolate jug and a
Cadbury's Cocoa print 10-20
166 Four packs of playing cards 8-12
167 Pair of bowls in a bag 8-12
168 Mixed lot 8-12
169 Mixed lot of catalogues/books on watches
and jewellery 10-20
170 19th Century Staffordshire cup and saucer* 20-30
171 Mixed lot of glass incl end of the day art
glass 10-20
172 Pair of opera glasses* 8-12
173 Set of 1928 Gallaher Zoo Tropical
Birds cig cards 20-30
174 Mirror 8-12
175 Mixed lot 8-12
176 Portal Mirror 8-12
177 Solid 15k gold & rose cut diamond brooch
c.1885 in case* 180-250
178 Two vintage mortars w/o pestles 10-20
179 Two folding hotplates 10-20
180 Vintage pickle jar with fork* 8-12
181 Mixed lot of glass 8-12
182 Ten 1920's Art Deco glass dishes 40-60
183 Mixed lot of theatre programmes 8-12
184 Limited Edition Humphrey Bogart print 20-30
185 Figure of a dog 8-12
186 Wedgwood Jasperware bowl 20-30
187 Old Dimple whisky jar 8-12
187A Hallmarked silver teaspoon* 8-12
187B Three small brass items - bell/hare/swan* 8-12
187C Swarovski bracelet* 10-20
187D Sooty egg cup* 8-12
188 Pair of hand-decorated polar bears and a cat* 18-25
189 Original aboriginal picture by Dulcie Ponton 30-40
190 Mixed lot incl glasses, cocktail memorabilia 10-20
191 Beswick butter dish 30-40
192 Pakistan Kazak rug lambs wool knotted on 180-250
fine cotton warp 1.6m x 0.95m 180-250
193 Blue Haze electric guitar with EG10J Amp 40-60
194 Squire electric guitar and case 60-80
195 Cased Estyma travel alarm clock 20-30
195A Two green glass vases 10-20
196 Mixed lot of pewter ware etc 8-12
197 Helena Wolfsohn German salt figure of a
reclining lady* 80-120
198 Ltd Edition Lord Nelson pocket watch* 30-40
199 62.5g 9ct gold necklace & bracelet with 1989
receipt from Croydons for £1300*  600-800
200 Bronze figurehead of a maiden 1200-1800
201 Vega clock (working) with key 20-30
201A Mixed lot 8-12
202 Crown Devon Fieldings musical jug "Auld
Lang Syne"* 30-40
203 Set of Players 1930 Association Cup Winners 30-40
204 Three vintage cases 20-30
205 Carnival glass necklace* 8-12
206 Five shell cameos* 8-12
207 Old copper kettle 18-25
208 Pair of large Chinese blue and white vases 60-80
209 "Acle Marshes" by Alfred Saunders 20-30
210 Silver picture frame* 12-18
211 Two Golden Jubilee coffee pots 8-12
212 Vintage Humpty Dumpty - Anne Wilkinson 8-12
213 5 x Moussec glasses 8-12
214 Thai Terra Ceramic Co green vase with grapes 20-30
215 Green Wedgwood Jasperware lidded pot 18-25
216 Thai Terra Ceramic Co brown vase with rope 20-30
217 1920's Art Deco inkstand by Ranleigh with
original bakelite liners* 80-120
218 Mixed lot of old bus tickets 8-12
219 Mixed lot of blue & white ceramics 10-20
220 Royal Vienna vase & Portmerrion vase &
Victorian porcelain floral basket* 30-40
221 Two ladies wristwatches* 10-20
222 Persian Meshad carpet. Masterpiece signed
Sultani. Floral medallion on madder
burgundy red field of beautiful flowering
shoots and floral vases. Excellent Khorassan
wool pile on cotton warp 2.95m x 3.78m 2000-2500
223 Silver-rimmed pill box* 18-25
224 Thai Terra Ceramic Co medium brown tray 20-30
225 Four piece Japanese teaset 8-12
226 Mixed lot of old brass keys etc* 10-20
227 Persian rug 0.9m x 1.31m 180-240
228 Set of 1938 Gallahers My Favourite Part
cig cards 10-20
229 Raymond Weil wristwatch* 100-120
230 Victorian bronze marked BONHEUR PARIS
of a lion resting on a marble base* 120-180
231 RAF jacket 12-18
232 Print of Leonardo di Caprio 4-8
233 Small Delft vase* 8-12
234 Thai Terra Ceramic Co medium tray in dark
blue/green with ladies finger 20-30
235 19th Century tea caddy 40-60
236 Madonna and child figure on a plinth 20-30
237 Pair of figurines 8-12
238 Hand painted wall plaque of Vauncey, a
Staffordshire Bull Terrier 200-300
239 Mixed lot of picture frames 8-12
240 Toy bendy deer 8-12
241 Mixed lot of Losol Ware 20-30
242 Thai Terra Ceramic Co blue tray with lotus 20-30
243 Thai Terra Ceramic Co blue vase with bamboo 18-25
244 Mixed lot 8-12
245 18ct gold clawset brilliant cut diamond 0.61ct
cross on 18ct gold chain (see receipt)* 400-600
246 Thai Terra Ceramic Co brown tray with
handles, grapes 20-30
247 Clarice Cliff Harvest Bowl* 60-80
248 Stained glass lead light 40-60
249 Cylindrical case with silver plaque* 18-25
250 Victorian door stop 30-40
251 Vintage leather case 30-40
252 Rotary watch* 8-12
253 Chad Valley pinball game 8-12
254 Box of old cameras 8-12
255 Mixed lot of pictures 8-12
256 Victorian portrait of a lady 8-12

* Denotes in or by cabinet

Next sale Thursday 10th June 2010

Our next sale will take place at St Andrew's Hall in Norwich this Thursday, 10th June 2010.  Public viewing is from midday with kick-off at 2pm.  We have fine Persian rugs, Victorian silver, oil lamps, antique porcelain incl Meissen, gold jewellery, fine art incl still life with fruit by the Dutch artist Hans Harbraken, Norwich School pencil drawing of C...romer (after Crome), bronze figures, and much much more besides. Catalogue will be published on Wednesday evening at www.barnesauctioneers.blogspot.com and we will be accepting entries all day today and tomorrow - please call 07810 646711 to book appointment as St Andrew's Hall is closed at present to the public

General Auction catalogue for 13th May 2010

Dear Colleague

We are not in a position to email the full auction catalogue for tomorrow's sale for technical reasons, However, some highlights are listed below and a full catalogue will be available at the saleroom tomorrow (Thursday)

Public viewing for the auction will take place from midday tomorrow (Thursday) at St Andrew's Hall in Norwich with the sale itself commencing at 2pm. We will have approx 300 lots on offer including:

Edwardian oak mirrored buffet
4 x Beswick Koala Bears
Hand-coloured print of the Norwich Floods
3 x Art Deco jugs incl Susie Coopr (Gray's Pottery) and Myott
Boxed Schaffer automatic watch
Vintage Ansonia wall clock depicting Lifeboatmen
One large vintage and four small vintage sailor dolls - possibly Norah Wellings
Steiff Tabby Cat
Signed first edition Ref & Ron Kray book
9ct gold signet ring
Vintage oil lamp + spare chimney
Art Nouveau tray in the form of woman with a harp
18ct hallmarked gold and diamond ring - 1918 London
Tapestry of a village scene
Tray of die-cast cars
Royal Doulton bowl
9ct rose gold chain
Langham glass elephant
Job lot of coins
Bowler hat
Mixed lot incl Beswick wren/Wade etc
Signed movie poster "Mission Impossible" incl Tom Cruise
Rado watch
9ct gold heart ring
19th Century lead lined lidded jug
Antique sword stick
Lot of CDs & DVDs
9ct gold crucifix
2 x PC Albums + collection of PCs + 2 x PC books
Vintage inlaid sewing box with contents
"Acle Marshes"original picture by Alfred Saunders
Electric guitar + amp
Pair of bronze figures as serving waiters
Box of old iron shoe lasts
Art Deco bronze figure of a fairy on marble base
Dresden two-handled vase
Box of original Caleys Christmas crackers
2003 Piedfort silver proof three coin collection
Star Wars Annual No.1
Ltd Ed C3P0 Star Wars figure
Collection of twelve 999 gold coins
Stock book incl approx 1074 British and Commonwealth stamps
9ct white gold and diamond ring
Hallmarked silver tea service incl teapot, milk jug, and sugar bowl - Cooper
Brothers 1924
Delft jug
Eight pieces of Tey Pottery
Jaeger travel alarm clock
9ct gold diamond & sapphire eternity ring
19th Century tea caddy
And much much more!

Best wishes

Gary @ Barnes Auctioneers

01603 304337
07810 646711

General Auction catalogue - 8th April 2010

Please find our catalogue for tomorrow's sale below.  Public viewing is from midday at St Andrew's Hall in Norwich, with the sale itself starting at 2pm.

1 Mixed lot of ephemera incl 1980 Ipswich Town v Norwich City programme signed
by Clive Woods
2 Mixed lot of vintage photographs
3 Vintage case with key
4 Lot of '78 records
5 Edwardian overmantel in good original condition
6 Mixed lot of pictures
7 Vintage dresser
8 19th Century ivory page turner
9 Chromo-lithograph c.1890 of Norwich castle
10 19th Century kitchen chair
11 Antique pot/plant stand
12 Mixed lot of ceramics incl Myott jug
13 Lot of Johnson Bros "Indian Tree" ceramics
14 Farmer and dog figurine
15 Box of part-set cig cards
16 1950's retro corner unit
17 1920's Art Nouveau cabinet
18 Mixed lot incl silver plate, frames, ammo box, etc
19 Art Deco glass ceiling light shade
20 Family portrait by Edith Augusta James (1857-1898) signed and dated 1872
21 Antique travelling lecturn as used by the clergy or by an academic
22 TOPS Planet of the Apes cards
23 Typhoo tea cards - British Birds/Swiss Family Robinson/Horses
24 Clarice Cliff plate
25 Framed Venetian scene
26 The Deathless Story of the Titanic
27 Large green glass vase
28 Wicker basket
29 Mixed lot
30 Two original abstract acrylic paintings by Eva Hardy (d.2001)
31 9ct gold CZ ring
32 9ct gold diamond cluster ring
33 9ct gold three stone smokey quartz ring
34 Pair of opal & emerald 9ct gold earrings
35 Wooden box containing mixed lot of paste costume jewellery
36 Mixed lot of bijouterie and watches
37 Soldering gun
38 Mixed lot incl teapot
39 Three Beswick Mallard Ducks
40 Original oil painting of Carlton Colville Marshes by Cyril Boyland Turner
41 Box of videos
42 Antique oak plant stand
43 Mixed lot
44 Mixed lot of glassware
45 Mixed lot
46 Beautiful Britain
47 Mixed lot of Japanese cups and saucers
48 Glass top coffee table
49 Lot of maps
50 Mixed lot of costume jewellery & bijouterie
51 9ct gold signet ring
52 9ct white gold diamond ring
53 9ct gold blue & white stone ring
54 Small box of bijouterie
55 Mixed lot of toys, tins, etc
56 Mixed lot of costume jewellery
57 Two pictures - "Norwich Fair" and an oil on canvas
58 Mixed lot incl a womble
59 Collection of stamps
60 Original oil painting of Geldeston Locks Inn by Cyril Boyland Turner
61 Mixed lot
62 Harrods vintage suitcase full of old clothes, bags & hats
63 3 x portfolio cases containing drawings and photos
64 Mixed lot of pictures
65 Mixed lot of books
66 9ct gold and cz ring
67 9ct gold and cz heart ring
68 9ct gold diamond and sapphire ring
69 9ct gold and cameo ring
70 Two framed photographs of Norfolk scenes
71 Gresham Press
72 Mixed lot of ceramics
73 Mixed lot of costume jewellery
74 Mixed lot of bijouterie, opera glasses, silver spoons,etc
75 Miniature oil painting by Cyril Boyland Turner
76 Collection of four 1950's tribal head ornaments
77 Victorian green glass lily vase
78 Mixed lot
79 Mixed lot incl decanter
80 Original Guinness print of a toucan
81 2 x vols The Right Hon Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, and His Times,
A.C. Ewald, Wm McKenzie
82 Box of toys
83 Mixed lot of books
84 Two Daleks
85 Box of DVDs
86 Burslem ware vase
87 Two 18th Century teabowls
88 Clarice Cliff vase A/F
89 1950 Whittaker's Almanac and a lustre jug
90 Staffordshire cat
91 Staffordshire dog
92 Beswick Guernsey Bull "Sabrina's Sir Richmond"
93 Beswick foal
94 Box of fishing tackle/floats etc
95 Mixed lot
96 Mixed lot of costume jewellery
97 Lot of Action Man and Barbie dolls
98 Vintage book press
99 19th Century engraved maps of Cambridgeshire, Cumberland, & Westmoreland
100 1877 hallmarked silver hunter pocket watch with key
101 Pair of green glass goblets
102 Picture of a naval battle
103 Copper jug with loose lid
104 Scent bottle
105 Mixed lot of glassware
106 9ct gold ring set with a pearl
107 Illuminated jewelers' loupe
108 German chocolate cup with lid c.1840
109 1920's silver pocket watch - Ames of Norwich
110 4 x mounted advertising prints
111 New chrome hip flask in box
112 Two boxed Corgi model planes
113 Box of military buttons
114 Collection of stamps from Czechoslovakia in two albums
115 Boxed "Viscount Viewer" for 35mm 4 x 4cm slides
116 Spoon display rack plus collection of spoons
117 1960's Omega auto wristwatch - ladies
118 Meissen teapot A/F
119 Original mounted oil painting of Nepalese women in traditional costume
120 Victoria full gold sovereign
121 Shell shelf
122 Mixed lot of books and '45 records
123 Mixed lot of coins and banknotes
124 2 x easels
125 Reconditioned bakelite radio in working condition (sold as decorative item only -
see Terms and Conditions
126 Eight folding chairs
127 Mixed lot of books
128 Mixed lot incl jar of beads, jar of marbles, tray of jeweller's stones, and a tray of
florist's accessories
129 Box containing lot of rings
130 9ct gold ring set with a garnet
131 9ct gold garnet cluster ring
132 9ct gold cz and sapphire wishbone ring
133 Mixed lot incl poler chips, etc
134 Box of toy soldiers
135 Two small wicker baskets
136 Continental silver marrow scoop
137 Pye antique record player in working condition - not tested, electrical item,
please see Terms and Conditions
138 1970's kitsch San Francisco wall plaque
139 Mixed lot of postcards
140 Tin of part-set cig cards
141 Box of mixed die-cast toys
142 Lilliput Lane "Stocklebeck Mill"
143 Lot of Victorian plant-holders
144 Pair of B. Marti of Florence table lamps with shades - sold as decorative items
only, see Terms and Conditions
145 Box of postcards
146 Mounted figure of Napoleon
147 Beswick owl
148 Beswick grey mare
149 Beswick Beatrix Potter "Samuel Whiskers"
150 Photo album containing pictures of British Royal Navy forces and military life
in the Far East
151 Old photo album of continental scenes
152 Mixed lot
153 Mixed lot
154 Mixed lot incl Capodimonte figure, plates etc
155 Mixed lot incl watercolour/photos etc
156 1935 9ct gold Bravingtons gents watch
157 Mixed lot incl sailing pictures, books, etc
158 Cut glass hanging light
159 Box of old plates/Willow pattern etc
160 A&BC Battle Cards
161 A&BC Monkees Cards
162 Part-set of Carreras film stars
163 Lof of silk cig cards
164 Box of smoking ephemera/tins etc
165 Boxed set of cutlery
166 Long neck art glass vase
167 19th Century Booths large jug
168 Vintage bag and mixed lot of costume jewellery
169 Mixed lot of compacts and a Stratton brush
170 Two wicker baskets containing a mixed lot of glassware and ceramics etc
171 Meissen jug
172 9ct gold cz ring
173 9ct gold diamond and sapphire eternity ring
174 9ct gold cz ring
175 Selection of original studies, sketches, and drawings by Henry Moore c.1938
Chelsea School of Art
176 Selection of original studies, sketches, and drawings by Henry Moore c.1938
Chelsea School of Art
177 Selection of original studies, sketches, and drawings by Henry Moore c.1938
Chelsea School of Art
178 Mixed lot incl table lighter, lighter, gents ring & pocket watch
179 Three boxes of mixed items
180 1778 etching of Norwich Castle, M. Booth
181 19th Century wood engraving of a cricket scene
182 Mixed lot of china incl Sarawak Hotel
183 Three old pictures
184 Vintage rocking horse
185 Mixed lot of ceramics
186 Dresden two-handled vase
187 Tin of postcards
188 Box of toys
189 Mixed lot of ephemera incl Jarrolds Magazines
190 Mixed lot incl lamp/ceramics etc
191 Box of crash test toys
192 Box of costume jewellery incl silver
193 Uncorrected proof "Broad Norfolk" by Jonathan Mardle
194 Two Edwardian brooches
195 Brand new Aston Gerard automatic wristwatch with papers and cased
196 Tray of watches incl Accurist/Timex etc
197 9ct gold cz ring
198 9ct white gold diamond and pink sapphire ring
199 Tray of mixed watches
200 Sitzendorf Tazza (top and bottom - pls ask to handle)
201 Mixed lot incl figurines
202 Watercolour of a rural scene - Oliver Redgrave 1908
203 Mixed lot
204 1927 Rolex Oyster junior sports gents watch
205 Mixed lot of games
206 6 x wind-up watches
207 Millenium 13 coin silver set
208 Mixed lot of badges, buttons, militaria
209 Mixed lot of art glass
210 Art glass snake
211 Boxed Rotary watch
212 Boxed Drakkar Noir watch
213 Cased 1950's Tissot watch
214 Large set of shop scales
215 Colleiten watch in case
216 Mixed lot of toys
217 Coal scuttle
218 Silver and amber ring
219 9ct gold and cz ring
220 Watercolour of rural scene - Oliver Redgrave 1908
221 Cat picture in the style of Louis Wain
222 Japanese woodblock print
223 Victoria shield gold sovereign
224 Box of toys
225 Silver hunter pocket watch & silver half-hunter pocket watch
226 Mixed lot incl ephemera/cig cards/signed photograph of Lorraine Kelly
227 Mixed lot of books
228 Victorian fire screeen
229 Rolls Razor in case
230 Brass oil lamp
231 Vintage Bass Pale Ale
232 Edwardian overmantle mirror
233 Painted children's chair
234 Two brocade pictures
235 Collection of miniature drinks bottles
236 Mixed lot of '78s
237 Job lot of prints
238 1920's oil painting - Portrait of Gentleman
239 Limit gents wristwatch
240 Pine writing box
241 Victorian plated spirit teapot on stand
242 Old bottles of beer in box
243 Mixed lot including terracotta jars
244 3 x 1960's watches including one digital
245 Mixed lot
246 Box of toys
247 Mixed lot of pictures
248 Mixed lot of books
249 Three vintage cases
250 Box of prints
251 Ships' brass candlestick
252 Gold proof Entente Cordiale 40g
253 1930's china mantel clock
254 No lot
255 No lot
256 Frying pan clock
257 No lot
258 9ct gold 1930's ladies watch, 1930's gents watch, and a vintage Rotary gents watch
259 1930's hallmarked silver clock
260 Omega pocket watch
261 Collection of Miller's Price Guides including early editions
262 No lot
263 No lot
264 No lot
265 No lot
266 No lot
267 8 day Sterling silver pocket watch
268 No lot
269 No lot
270 Two stop watches
271 No lot
272 No lot
273 No lot
274 No lot
275 Box of A/F pocket watches
276 No lot
277 No lot
278 No lot
279 Blue 1930's travel clock
280 Mixed lot of 1930's and 1940's wristwatches
281 Gold plated 1/2 hunter pocket watch
300 Classical frieze

Please call 07810 646711 before 2pm tomorrow (Thursday) if you would like any further information, or to place a bid.

General Auction 8th April 2010

It's our General Auction including Antiques and Collectables this Thursday, 8th April 2010, at St Andrew's Hall in Norwich. Public viewing is from midday with the sale starting at 2pm.
We already have some exciting entries including original works by HENRY MOORE.  Watch out for more information appearing in our catalogue which will be published online (here) tomorrow and available in the Saleroom on Thursday.
There is still time to enter lots - simply come down with your entries to St Andrew's Hall from 1pm today (Tuesday) or between 8am and 6pm tomorrow (Wednesday).

Telephone 01603 304337/07810 646711 for more information.

April 2010

We have a full schedule of events this month:
1) Wednesday, 7th April 2010 - The Cloisters Fair; Antiques, Collectables, Retro & Vintage at St Andrew's Hall in Norwich, 8am to 3pm, free entry, refreshments
2) Thursday, 8th April 2010 - General Auction including Antiques & Collectables at St Andrew's Hall in Norwich, midday viewing, 2pm sale, refreshments
3) Saturday, 10th April 2010 - The Cloisters Fair; Antiques, Collectables, Retro & Vintage at St Andrew's Hall in Norwich, 8am to 4pm, free entry, refreshments
4) Wednesday, 14th April 2010 - The Cloisters Fair; Antiques, Collectables, Retro & Vintage at St Andrew's Hall in Norwich, 8am to 3pm, free entry, refreshments
5) Friday, 16th April 2010 - Diss Fair; Antiques, Collectables, Retro & Vintage at the Corn Hall in Diss, 8am to 3pm, 50p entry
6) Wednesday, 21st April 2010 - The Cloisters Fair; Antiques, Collectables, Retro & Vintage at St Andrew's Hall in Norwich, 8am to 3pm, free entry, refreshments
7) Saturday, 24th April 2010 - The Cloisters Fair; Antiques, Collectables, Retro & Vintage at St Andrew's Hall in Norwich, 8am to 4pm, free entry, refreshments
8) Wednesday, 28th April 2010 - The Cloisters Fair; Antiques, Collectables, Retro & Vintage at St Andrew's Hall in Norwich, 8am to 3pm, free entry, refreshments

Please click on one of the links (above right) for more information about our events or telephone us on 01603 304337/07810 646711