Catalogue 23rd September 2010

Here is our auction catalogue for tomorrow (23rd September 2010).  Public viewing is from midday with the sale itself starting at 2pm at St Andrew's Hall in Norwich

General Auction 23rd September 2010

Lot Description Estimate

1 Vintage gramophone A/F 10-20
2 Large watercolour seascape 30-40
3 Vintage Astra Paris fur coat 30-40
4 Large ceramic elephant 10-20
5 Box of assorted clear glass ware 10-20
6 Mixed lot of copper-ware panels 10-20
7 Two boxes of books incl old annuals 10-20
8 Victorian inlaid table 20-30
9 Nest of three tables and a cane table 10-20
10 Acoustic guitar in case 40-60
11 Three hall chairs 10-20
12 Pair of large ornamental cannons 20-30
13 Two mixed boxes 10-20
14 Box mixed china 10-20
15 Cased Praktika camera 10-20
16 Art Deco silver picture frame hallmarked Birmingham 1924* 40-60
17 Victorian Bristol blue glass and silver scent bottle* 40-60
18 Silver (ring holder?) with Mother-of-Pearl horns, hallmarked Birmingham 1906* 40-60
19 Victorian Mother-of-Pearl card case* 40-60
20 Cased silver service rings - hallmarked 1913* 60-80
21 Vintage cigarette case* 8-12
22 Merrythought alsation puppy soft toy 10-20
23 Blue & white vase 20-30
24 Wooden sewing box on legs 8-12
25 Box of die cast cars 10-20
26 Biscuit barrel with two glass vases, amber glass ashtray, & blue cup & saucer 10-20
27 Six pieces of tribal art incl chess set 18-24
28 Vintage set of drawers A/F 8-12
29 Large art glass fish 10-20
30 1960's cedar skiing box containing various* 8-12
31 3 x gents watches in a wooden box* 10-20
32 19th Century silver scent bottle (possibly French) with stopper* 80-120
33 Boot hook with silver handle - Birmingham hallmark, 1907* 18-25
34 9ct gold heart shaped pendant and chain* 8-12
35 Old stool and pigeon racing box and an old wooden box 30-40
36 Pair of vintage gold watches* 10-20
37 18ct gold and black pearl pendant* 80-120
38 Vintage telephone 10-20
39 Box of china and three backpacks 8-12
40 Set of Edwardian cut crystal wine glasses in two boxes 80-120
41 Two large glass painted Oriental pictures A/F - please note damage to glass -
handle at own risk 20-30
42 Christmas fire guard 8-12
43 Three part Wedgwood set (Kutani Crane) 40-60
44 Buzz Lightyear toy 4-8
45 Box of coloured glass incl Whitefriars 10-20
46 Chinese blue & white bowl 30-40
47 Burslem Ware pot 10-20
48 Pair of brass horse harnesses 30-40
49 Box of bijouterie* 10-20
50 Silver Victorian/Edwardian evening bag/purse (4.5oz)* 80-100
51 Pair of Victorian silver wine labels both hallmarked London 1893* 80-100
52 Five assorted and signed Netsuke* 30-40
53 Box of costume jewellery* 10-20
54 Godzilla F/A-18 Hornet boxed toy 20-30
55 Three hall chairs 10-20
56 Large Guernsey Pottery lamp (electrical item - see conditions) 20-30
57 Pair of oil paintings 10-20
58 WW2 German helmet* 40-60
59 Mantle clock with key 30-40
60 Peter Dawkins wall sconces (2) 10-20
61 Large German vase 10-20
62 Mixed lot of pictures 10-20
63 Box of assorted glassware incl carnival glass 20-30
64 Mantle clock with key 20-30
65 Mixed lot 20-30
66 Lutz glass vase 10-20
67 Spirit level 4-8
68 Mixed lot 10-20
69 Old case 4-8
70 Pair of horn drinking vessels 20-30
71 Mixed lot 10-20
72 Mixed box of treen (7) 18-24
73 Large ornamental cannon 10-20
74 Motorcycle leathers incl jacket (size 42) 10-20
75 RAOB Lodge items incl medals/sashes* 80-120
76 Pair of vintage woodworking planes 10-20
77 1950's Eagle Dan Dare Comics Dan Dare pocket watch* 40-60
78 Hallmarked silver comb and silver topped bottle* 8-12
79 Napoleon III stud 8-12
80 H J Wood King & Queen toby jugs 40-60
81 Price Kensington toby jug 10-20
82 Set of glassware 10-20
83 Early coffin stool 30-40
84 Glass dressing table set 8-12
85 Two boxes of die-cast cars 20-30
86 Mantle clock with key 20-30
87 Boudoir chair 10-20
88 Three ceramic plaques 10-20
89 Pair of mounted figures 10-20
90 Large framed original picture of children playing in a field 20-30
91 Print of Sprowston Mill + one other 10-20
92 Mixed lot 10-20
93 Mamod steam engine 20-30
94 Bugle 8-12
95 Mantle clock with key and enamel dial 80-120
96 Box of annuals 10-20
97 Large 9ct gold citrine ring* 60-80
98 Victorian 14ct gold ruby and seed peal brooch* 30-40
99 1970's gold and amethyst ring* 40-60
100 Victorian/Edwardian 18ct gold cat's eye & diamond (.30 ct) ring* 300-400
101 Victorian/Edwardian 18ct gold diamond (0.48ct) ring (size Q)* 400-600
102 Victorian silver brooch in form of a thistle* 18-25
103 Cameo brooch* 10-20
104 1950's Eagle Dan Dare Comics Jeff Arnold pocket watch* 40-60
105 Conway Stewart fountain pen with 14ct gold nib* 20-30
106 Mixed lot 8-12
107 Ebony lion bookends 20-30
108 Ltd Ed Parachute Regiment plate 8-12
109 Boxed cutlery set 20-30
110 Antique wall clock 30-40
111 Ten pieces of stoneware 10-20
112 Mixed lot 10-20
113 Mixed lot of postcards 10-20
114 Four pieces of mixed glass 8-12
115 Vintage fur coat 20-30
116 Watercolour of The Strand by E Stranger signed and dated 1947 20-30
117 Vintage laboratory scales with weights 20-30
118 Carved thistle walking stick handle (top only - no stick)* 8-12
119 Parker fountain pen with 14ct gold nib* 20-30
120 WW2 German officer's cap* 40-60
121 Mixed lot of bijouterie etc* 10-20
122 Box of mixed 19th Century Coalport 20-30
123 Framed glass painted picture of French warships in battle 10-20
124 County of Norfolk Avery scales 20-30
125 Gerald Cooper framed print of flowers 10-20
126 Mixed lot 10-20
127 Cranberry water carafe 10-20
128 Victorian blue glass vase 10-20
129 Two Trench Art matchbox holders* 30-40
130 18ct gold and heart-shaped diamond cluster ring (1ct size M1/2)* 300-400
131 Early 19th Century Marsala silver wine label hallmarked Birmingham 1827* 80-100
132 Brass Middle-Eastern smoking pipe 8-12
133 Mixed lot of cutlery 8-12
134 Norwich acorn plate 8-12
135 Mixed lot incl ceramic animals 8-12
136 Victorian glass vase 10-20
137 Wood & Sons toby jug 20-30
138 Mixed lot 8-12
139 Mixed lot 8-12
140 Two rare photograph albums, the first by R.B. Holmes of Indian subjects c.1890
1920 (41 in all) as well as 8 smaller photographs (by Arora and Tundan): the
second showing Indian subjects incl military (similar era) - see paperwork* 400-600
141 Pair of figurines 8-12
142 Mixed lot of costume jewellery 8-12
143 Vintage mirror# 8-12
144 Pair of barometers 10-20
145 Assorted door ornaments 8-12
146 Two leather wallets 8-12
147 Crown Devon sugar jar 4-8
148 Vintage projector and two boxes of slides including Punch and Judy and The
Death of Nelson 40-60
149 Small mixed lot* 10-20
150 Victorian silver pin cushion (possibly Russian) in form of an owl* 80-100
151 Early 19th Century silver ladle with 1699 coin and horn handle* 100-140
152 Set of six silver service rings in original case, not inscribed, hallmarked
Birmingham 1908, maker's initials JR (possibly John Rose)* 200-300
153 9ct gold and smoky quartz ring* 30-40
154 Ivory shoe horn and boot hook* 8-12
155 Large 19th Century ceramic elephant with cherubs 40-60
156 9ct gold ring* 10-20
157 9ct gold emerald & white stone ring* 40-60
158 18ct gold & diamond gypsy ring* 40-60
159 Antique wall clock 30-40
160 18ct gold & three diamond ring* 40-60
161 9ct gold square cut peridot ring* 30-40
162 Mixed lot 10-20
163 Mixed lot of 1960's/1970's men's shirts/leather jackets 20-30
164 Tray of earring studs* 10-20
165 US Tank Regiment helmet* 30-40
166 1950's Eagle Dane Dare Comic Ingersoll Jeff Arnold pocket watch* 40-60
167 Shipping/cruise liner interest - candlestick made from the decking of the
RMS Mauretania - The Old Lady of the Sea 1907 holder of the Blue Riband* 20-30
168 Mixed lot of watches* 10-20
169 Two blue and silver glass vases 10-20
170 Seven copper jugs 40-60
171 5 x plated silver shipping service ware* 40-60
172 Coffee table 8-12
173 Cut-throat razor* 4-8
174 6.4g scrap gold* 30-40
175 Early 19th Century silver Madeira wine label hallmarked London 1823* 120-180
176 Rare hallmarked silver bead bracelet in original case* 40-60
177 Victorian silver cape-buckle hallmarked Birmingham 1896* 80-120
178 Very early silver-topped horn spoon* 40-60
179 9ct gold pocket watch - full hunter/good working order* 300-400
180 13416: Pte L G Kiddell Norfolk Regiment 1st Battalion, Died France 4th June 1916
Born Lakenham, Norwich (Leslie George)* 800-1000
181 9ct gold Celtic design topaz ring* 20-30
182 Two tone diamond crossover ring* 30-40
183 Mixed lot of watches* 10-20
184 Two chargers 10-20
185 Oil on board painting of a pig 20-30
186 Box of dolls 20-30
187 Copper pans and pots and a bowl (5) 20-30
188 Small lot of costume jewellery 8-12
189 Large green jardiniere 20-30
190 Mixed lot of cannons 10-20
191 Satsuma vase and blue & white plate 10-20
192 2 Famile Rose Chinese plates and a cup and saucer 20-30
193 Mixed lot incl turquoise duck, Chinese black vase, ginger jar, etc 20-30
194 Box incl magazines, sheet music, and a radio 8-12
195 Amano Studio Pottery vase 10-20
196 Three various jugs 10-20
197 Tag Heuer wristwatch - gents 80-120
198 Tag Heuer wristwatch - gents 80-120
199 Bavarian black bear* 10-20
200 9ct gold Rolex watch - Birmingham 1952 - good working order in original case* 800-1000
201 Rare very early (possibly 16th Century) Scottish purse* 400-600
202 9ct mounted swivel 1/2 Sovereign (1901) brooch* 160-180
203 Set of silver coin cufflinks/studs* 18-25
204 9ct gold and diamond cluster ring (size R)* 80-100
205 9ct gold and diamond cluster ring (0.25ct size N)* 80-100
206 9ct white gold diamond cluster ring (0.25ct size M)* 80-100
207 Conway Stewart fountain pen with 14ct gold nib* 20-30
208 Mixed lot of pottery (5) 10-20
209 Mixed lot of glass incl decanters 10-20
210 Mixed lot 10-20
211 Mixed lot of die-cast incl Corgi Aston Martin DB-5 10-20
212 "The Compliments of the Season" glass plate 8-12
213 Poole Isle of Wight plate 8-12
214 Mixed lot 8-12
215 Five-piece pewter service 8-12
216 Mixed lot 10-20
217 Post Office clock (believed to be from Diss Station) A/F 20-30
218 18ct solitaire ring* 40-60
219 9ct white gold and diamond ring* 30-40
220 9ct gold diamond and topaz ring* 30-40
221 Silver cameo with marcasite on silver chain* 20-30
222 Box of 23 military Dinky die-cast toys* 200-300
223 Box of mixed coinage* 30-40
224 A mosaic pin brooch and a mosaic brooch* 12-18
225 Victorian silver and glass double scent bottle* 120-180
226 Victorian/Edwardian 9ct gold chain and padlock (11.5g)* 120-150
227 Tag Heuer LINK automatic watch with paperwork* 400-600
228 Pink glass rose bowl/Masons dish/Spode dish 10-20
229 Flower pot/studio pottery 10-20
230 14ct gold jade bracelet* 60-80
231 14ct gold jade ring* 40-60
232 14ct gold jade diamond pendant* 40-60
233 14ct gold jade earrings* 40-60
234 Nest of tables 8-12
235 WW2 German uniform 30-40
236 Box of bric-a-brac 8-12
237 Oval mirror# 8-12
238 Box of Spiderman and Cyberman 10-20
239 Ballistic vest# 10-20
240 Basket of photo albums etc 10-20
241 Two stoneware flagons 10-20
242 Hallmarked silver bangle* 12-18
243 Seiko and a Sekonda ladies watches*# 8-12
244 Mixed lot of watches# 8-12
245 Super 8 Projector# 10-20
246 Super 8 Projector# 10-20
247 Mixed lot of Supr 8 films# 10-20
248 19th Century Atlas# 10-20
249 Mantle clock with key# 10-20
250 Wills 1927 British Butterflies - set of 50 cig cards# 18-25
251 1922 Churchmans Boxing cig cards - set of 25 (catalogue at £125)# 30-40
252 Epsom 2480 A4 photo scanner with power transformer# 10-20
253 Wills Old Furniture set of 25 large 1st Series cig cards - 1923 (cat £65)# 18-25
254 Wills Roses 1936 large cig card series - set of 40 (cat at £64)# 18-25
255 Gas mask# 8-12
256 Mr T money box# 4-8
257 Kumfy storage bottle# 8-12
258 Framed picture of Jesus Christ# 4-8
259 Art glass pheasant# 8-12
260 Art glass bird# 8-12
261 Ceramic mantle clock# 10-20
262 Glass vase# 8-12
263 Leg magic workout system# 10-20
264 Wills Garden Flowers 2nd series cig cards# 8-12
265 Set of 1928 Gallaher Zoo Tropical Birds cig cards# 18-25

* in or by cabinet
# administrative note

More lots for this Thursday's Sale

Here are a selection of pictures for this coming Thursday's General Auction including Antiques and Collectables:

LOT 176 - Rare hallmarked silver bead bracelet in original case
LOT 177 - Victorian silver cape-buckle hallmarked Birmingham 1896
LOT 175 - Early 19th Century silver Madeira wine label hallmarked London 1823
LOT 130 - 18ct gold and heart-shaped diamond cluster ring (1ct size M1/2)
LOT 202 - 9ct mounted swivel 1/2 Sovereign (1901) brooch

MORE pictures to follow

Sale takes place at St Andrew's Hall on Thursday, 23rd September 2010 at 2pm (public viewing from midday). Any questions call 01603 34337 or 07810 646711

More lots for this Thursday's Auction

Here are a selection of pictures for this coming Thursday's General Auction including Antiques and Collectables:

LOT 151 - Early 19th Century silver ladle with 1699 coin and horn handle
LOT 152 - Set of six silver napkin rings in original case, not inscribed, hallmarked Birmingham 1908, maker's initials JR (possibly John Rose)
LOT 226 - Victorian/Edwardian 9ct gold chain and padlock (11.5g)
LOT 201 - Rare very early (possibly 16th Century) Scottish purse
LOT 101 - Victorian/Edwardian 18ct gold diamond (0.48ct) ring (size Q)

MORE pictures to follow

Sale takes place at St Andrew's Hall on Thursday, 23rd September 2010 at 2pm (public viewing from midday). Any questions call 01603 34337 or 07810 646711

Lots for Auction 23rd September 2010

Here are a selection of pictures for this coming Thursday's General Auction including Antiques and Collectables:

LOT 225 - Victorian silver and glass double scent bottle
LOT 18 - Silver (ring holder?) with Mother-of-Pearl horns, hallmarked Birmingham 1906
LOT 150 - Victorian silver pin cushion (possibly Russian) in form of an owl
LOT 17 - Victorian Bristol blue glass and silver scent bottle
MORE pictures to follow

Sale takes place at St Andrew's Hall on Thursday, 23rd September 2010 at 2pm (public viewing from midday). Any questions call 01603 34337 or 07810 646711

Lots for Auction 23rd September 2010

Here are a selection of pictures for this coming Thursday's General Auction including Antiques and Collectables:
LOT 200 - 9ct gold Rolex watch - Birmingham 1952 - good working order
LOT 16 - Art Deco silver picture frame hallmarked Birmingham 1924
LOT 50 - Silver Victorian/Edwardian evening bag/purse (4.5oz)
LOT 100 - Victorian/Edwardian 18ct gold cat's eye & diamond (.30 ct) ring
LOT 19 - Victorian Mother-of-Pearl card case

MORE pictures to follow

Sale takes place at St Andrew's Hall on Thursday, 23rd September 2010 at 2pm (public viewing from midday).  Any questions call 01603 34337 or 07810 646711

Mixed Lot

There has been much to reflect upon these last few days.  Of course, I can't share it all with you because this is a public blog and I do have a private life and a business life that inevitably requires a certain degree of stealth in order to succeed.  But what is most interesting to me are the people that I buy from, sell to, and work alongside.  New faces, old faces, changing faces - all occupying a place in my world and influencing it in different ways.
Our business is beginning to gain real momentum and that is down to the emphasis we put on people.  Our service is bespoke and that means individual relationships are key.  Take our growing staff team, for example: two new people on board for the auction last week and only a matter of time before others join us.  We are now hosting two auctions a month at St Andrew's Hall in Norwich (on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month) - which means we have one next week on the 23rd September (midday viewing, 2pm sale).
We have some cracking lots in for next week already including some WW2 militaria, clocks, coins, and jewellery.  We will be taking in lots all day on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week - so do come in and see us.
The Cloisters Fair has been more vibrant of late, in part because we have a number of new stallholders supplementing the old faces.  It's a great atmosphere down there at the moment and as custodian I am very proud to be at the helm of East Anglia's longest running weekly antique fair.  Pop down on any Wednesday or our next Saturday - 25th September.
Last Sunday I put my gavel down and returned home to be a husband and a father.  My daughter, Laura, is off to study psychology at Sheffield University and it was our last chance to have the whole family together for a while.  A super lunch at Giraffe with lots of laughter was just perfect for re-charging my batteries.  Family, I guess they are the people in our lives that really matter.

Auction Catalogue September 9th 2010

General Auction 9th September 2010


Lot Description Estimate
1 Viners of Sheffield plated silver service on tray 20-30
1a Mixed lot of coinage 10-20
2 Trench Art matchbox holders* 30-40
3 Box of mixed 19th Century Coalport incl platter/dishes/coffee cans etc* 60-80
4 Italian vintage necklace* 8-12
5 Two Edwardian chairs 10-20
6 Mixed lot 8-12
7 Framed glass painted picture of French warships in battle 10-20
8 Crystal ship's decanter 10-20
9 Mixed lot of books on horse brasses etc 10-20
10 Crystal bowl with matching glasses 10-20
11 Large Oriental vase 40-60
12 Mixed lot 8-12
13 Large Satsuma vase 40-60
14 Box of sheet music 8-12
15 Vintage tapestry tray and 2 x blue & white plates 8-12
16 Mixed lot of annuals 10-20
17 Box of books 8-12
18 Regimental badge - Hampshire* 8-12
19 Framed map of Norfolk 10-20
20 Two Imperial Service medals* 30-40
21 Two vintage hedgehog figurines* 10-20
22 Small picture frame* 8-12
23 Godzilla F/A-18 Hornet boxed toy 30-40
24 Coffee table 8-12
25 Mixed lot 8-12
26 Mixed lot of Cds etc 20-30
27 Mixed lot incl books, board games, & video processor/enhancer/mixer 8-12
28 Vintage fire guard 4-8
29 Mixed lot of cd players 8-12
30 1960's skiing cigar box 8-12
31 Coffee table 8-12
32 Mixed lot of vintage clothing 8-12
33 Mixed of signed posters 20-30
34 Three hall chairs 10-20
35 Mixed lot incl silver plate 10-20
36 Pair of Oriental vases 40-60
37 Large Guernsey Pottery lamp (electrical item - see conditions) 30-40
38 Mixed lot of books 4-8
39 Large framed print of Othello 40-60
40 Two oil paintings 10-20
41 1960's boxed Corgi Hovercraft* 20-30
42 Mamod steam engine* 30-40
43 Hallmarked silver comb and a hallmarked silver topped bottle* 18-25
44 Hand carved top to a walking stick* 8-12
45 Shipping/cruise liner interest - candlestick made from the decking of the
RMS Mauretania - The Old Lady of the Sea 1907 holder of the Blue Riband* 30-40
46 9ct gold ring hallmarked Birmingham and set with a large topaz stone* 40-60
47 Conway Stewart fountain pen with 14ct gold nib* 20-30
48 Mahogany mirrored panels 10-20
49 "The Better Land" - large Victorian framed print 8-12
50 Large gilt framed print of "The Marriage of Giovanni Arnolfini and Giovanna
Cenami" by Jan van Eyck 10-20
51 Pair of hunting prints 30-40
52 Large framed original picture of children playing in a field 40-60
53 Wicker basket with snakeskin, eel skin, & lizard skin handbags, and mink
collars 40-60
54 Mixed lot 10-20
55 Mixed lot of costume jewellery 10-20
56 Two oil lamps 8-12
57 Mixed lot of pictures 10-20
58 Mixed lot incl die-cast/candlesticks in a brown bag 10-20
59 Two fox furs and a collar 10-20
60 Pair of watercolour R E Ward 30-40
61 Print of Sprowston Mill + one other 10-20
62 Pair of miniature Satsuma vases* 20-30
63 10ct rolled gold bangle A/F* 8-12
64 Victorian 15ct and diamond crevat pin* 20-30
65 Mixed lot of brass plaques 10-20
66 West German vase 8-12
67 Two blue-glass vases 10-20
68 Framed original painting of a vase of flowers by Stanley Miller 20-30
69 County of Norfolk Avery Scales 20-30
70 Silver plated dish marked "N&W" 8-12
71 Boudoir chair 12-18
72 Mixed of vintage costume brooches 10-20
73 Mixed lot incl wooden animals 8-12
74 Mixed lof of vintage games 10-20
75 Vintage trunk 8-12
76 Pair of vintage woodworking planes 10-20
77 Vintage bicycle 10-20
78 Mixed lot 10-20
79 Three boxes of mixed books 20-30
80 Print of a Jack Russell 8-12
81 3 x boxes of costume jewellery 20-30
82 1 x box and 1 x jar of buttons 10-20
83 5 x silver bangles* 30-40
84 3 x silver brooches* 10-20
85 Brass aeroplane* 8-12
86 Small brass jug* 4-8
87 Assorted badges, watch chain, etc (6)* 8-12
88 Three plastic rings* 4-8
89 Four silver rings* 8-12
90 Austrian vase 8-12
91 4 pieces of mixed glass 10-20
92 Mixed lot of Clarice Cliff dinner ware (28 pieces) 40-60
93 Wall Street Mint 10 troy oz silver bullion bar* 90-110
94 Sunshine Mint 5 troy oz silver bullion bar* 40-60
95 Sunshine Mint 1 troy oz silver bullion bar* 8-12
96 7 x Victoria silver threepenny bits* 8-12
97 19 x George V silver threepenny bits* 10-20
98 Mixed lot of 9ct & 18ct gold jewellery - 30g of 9ct + 6.5g 18ct* 300-400
99 Mixed lot of watches* 10-20
100 US Marshall Service Millennium Commemorative Ltd Ed no.1184 Marshall's
Badge in presentation box* 40-60
101 Hallmarked silver bangle* 12-18
102 Oriental painted scent bottle* 10-20
103 Carved ivory needle case* 20-30
104 Victorian pendant* 30-40
105 Hall table 18-25
106 Rococco style centre piece* 80-120
107 Beswick Jay* 30-40
108 Two retro chairs 10-20
109 Assorted door ornaments* 8-12
110 Two lighters + cig case* 4-8
111 Ten pieces of stoneware 20-30
112 Hall table 18-25
113 Mixed lot 8-12
114 Price Kensington toby jug 8-12
115 Box of costume jewellery 10-20
116 Box of mixed coins 30-40
117 Silver and tortoiseshell Norfolk Regiment sweetheart pendant* 20-30
118 Napoleon III medallion stud* 10-20
119 Two necklaces* 8-12
120 Sekonda 17 jewel movement watch* 8-12
121 Cased cut-throat razor* 8-12
122 Edwardian pocket telescope* 10-20
123 Tub of marbles 8-12
124 Box of sixty Wade Whimsies 30-40
125 Mixed lot of sewing items etc in vintage tin 10-20
126 Mini Wedgwood teapot 10-20
127 Cranberry water carafe 10-20
128 Victorian blue glass vase 10-20
129 Sugar shaker 8-12
130 Mixed lot of costume jewellery 8-12
131 Mixed lot of bank notes and coins 8-12
132 Brass Middle Eastern smoking pipe 8-12
133 Assorted costume jewellery 10-20
134 Mixed lot of stamps 20-30
135 Assorted ceramic animals etc 8-12
136 Victorian glass vase 10-20
137 Two chargers 10-20
138 Crown Devon sugar jar A/F 8-12
139 Mamod steam engine 20-30
140 Pair of vintage necklaces* 8-12
141 9ct gold diamond and topaz ring* 80-120
142 18ct gold, diamond & ruby ring* 120-180
143 Three ivory items* 10-20
144 Two Crown Ducal Orange Tree Tureens - 1929 10-20
145 Ansonia clock 30-40
146 5 x plated silver shipping service ware* 60-80
147 Cricket ball bookends 8-12
148 Jewellery box in the style of Robert "Mouseman" Thompson 8-12
149 Small chair 10-20
150 Brass bowl with contents 8-12
151 Peterson pipe* 10-20
152 Two leather wallets* 10-20
153 Wood & Sons Toby Jug 30-40
154 H T Wood King & Queen Toby Jugs 40-60
155 Pair of vintage leather and lace shoes in original box 8-12
156 Box of mixed gloves 8-12
157 Mixed lot of lace and embroidery 10-20
158 Norwich Acorn plate 10-20
159 1905 Royal Doulton Harvest Jug with hallmarked silver band* 30-40
160 Victorian cameo brooch* 30-40
161 Georgian intaglio glass seal A/F* 10-20
162 Miniature framed portrait* 10-20
163 Vintage glass bead necklace* 10-20
164 Two small 1920's boxes incl phenolic example* 10-20
165 Large postcard/photo album containing large quantity of photographs and
pictures including military* 100-120
166 "Thurne" original watercolour by Keith Johnson 40-60
167 "Landscape with Mill" original watercolour by Keith Johnson 40-60
168 Mixed lot of picture frames 8-12
169 African mask and a Welsh dragon 8-12
170 Print of flowers 8-12
171 Bohemian green glass vase 8-12
172 Hexham Wildlife Studio Owl 10-20
173 Three wool rugs 10-20
174 18ct gold, diamond, and tanzanite ring* 120-180
175 Victorian money box* 10-20
176 9ct gold, diamond, and topaz ring* 80-120
177 Vintage bicycle 10-20
178 Ebony lion bookends 30-40
179 Art Deco crocodile skin handbag 20-30
180 Vintage laboratory scales with weights 20-30
181 Art Deco crocodile skin handbag 20-30
182 Mr Peanut money box 10-20
183 Pair of Oriental vases 40-60
184 Mixed lot 8-12
185 Pair of ice skates 8-12
186 Box of mixed pictures 20-30
187 Mixed lot 10-20
188 19th Century gilt framed photograph 8-12
189 Pair of late 19th Century landscapes in gilt frames 20-30
190 Edwardian foot stool with cabriole legs 10-20
191 Four mixed pictures 10-20
192 Mixed lot 8-12
193 Mixed lot of magazines plus a radio 8-12
194 Mixed lot of pens* 10-20
195 Jeweller's portable scales* 8-12
196 Small carved figure of an elephant* 10-20
197 Parker fountain pen with 14ct gold nib* 18-25
198 Conway Stewart fountain pen with 14ct gold nib* 20-30
199 Trench art letter opener* 10-20
200 9ct gold Victorian bangle hallmarked William & Franks, Birmingham* 200-250
201 Mixed lot 8-12
202 Pair of pictures 8-12
203 Vintage mirror 20-30
204 Nest of tables 8-12
205 Mixed lot 8-12
206 Coffee table 8-12
207 Mixed lot of local pictures and a mirror 10-20
208 Jewllery box with contents 10-20
209 Seiko ladies quartz watch* 8-12
210 Sekonda ladies watch* 8-12
211 Selection of glass fishing net floats 10-20
212 Small car cover 8-12
213 Ballistic vest 8-12
214 Meade ETX-90 Astronomical telescope with tripod, 2 x sighter and ETX
Autostar controller 4-60
215 Leg Magic Workout system with DVD 10-20
216 Epsom 2480 A4 photo scanner with power transformer 10-20
217 Two mirrors 20-30
218 Assorted coloured glass 10-20
219 Assorted costume jewellery 10-20
220 Mixed lot 8-12
221 Two Murano animals - elephant and a rooster* 10-20
222 Silver gem set ring* 10-20
223 33g 9ct hallmarked gold chain (London)* 280-350
224 19th Century Two Stone Diamond Crossover Ring - Charles Dibden (1745-1814)
Composer & family - see related paperwork from Sotheby's etc 800-1200
225 9ct gold hallmarked fob set with black onyx* 60-80
226 Mixed lot 8-12
227 Top hat in a box 10-20
228 Sweet jar full of costume jewellery 10-20
229 Langley bowl and a red vase 4-8
230 Vintage case & contents 10-20
231 Mixed lot 4-8
232 Vintage mirror 10-20
233 Mixed lot of hats 10-20
234 Mixed lot of watches 10-20
235 Two 18th Century hand-coloured engravings - Framlingham Castle 20-30

* Indicates in or near cabinets

Mixed Lot

"Isn't Great Massingham in North West Norfolk?" asked one of my colleagues.
And so I realised my gaffe last Sunday: we headed west, not east.
Not that it mattered as the three of us sat in The Dabbling Duck comparing notes.  One of us had picked up a Robert "Mouseman" Thompson cheeseboard and I a beautiful Georgian glass intaglio seal, amongst other things of course. 
The last time I was in the pub at Great Massingham there were several fights and I was genuinely scared.  These days, under new ownership, the pub is thriving and we were lucky to get any food at all, it was so busy.  Dealing in antiques is not just about the money; it's about the culture and mostly pub culture.  Some people don't understand that but old fashioned deals are done the right way - over a pint.
We continued our drinking in Norwich, at The Jubilee (one of the last and best traditional pubs in Norwich) where we played pool and darts (badly) before ending up at The Townhouse for a traditional Sunday carvery.  Walking home with my family (who had joined us for food) I thought just how lucky I am to do what I do.  Can there be anything more rewarding than family, food and drink, friends and treasure hunting? 
Yesterday was spent at the auction rooms in Diss where I bought very little.  We arrived back in Norwich much earlier than normal and that gave me an opportunity to catch-up on some paperwork before heading back out to meet a retired antique dealer who wanted to sell his old stock.  "I used to get £100 for a pair of brass candlesticks" he told me.  "Those days have long gone" I explained - today a pair of brass candlesticks scraps for about £2.  We live in a different world now and probably that's a good thing - I've never like brass!
Business is going to get hectic in the coming months - we have already announced details of The Great Norwich Yard Sale (see below and in the newspapers today) - and I am so grateful for the support that we receive from family, friends, and colleagues. Businesses are built on relationships and I value each and every one of those.

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