ROSEBERY'S WELCOMES MANY AUCTION NOVICES AT ITS FEBRUARY SATURDAY SALE

 

Many first time auction buyers came to Rosebery's second Saturday auction thanks, in part, to an article in the Evening Standard's Homes and Property section mentioning Rosebery's and flagging up the value to be had when buying at auction.

The sale highlight was a collection of Dutch 18th century watercolour studies of tulips pictured below. While they have fallen out of favour in recent years, a lot of five sold for £4,200, proving they are, once again, a good investment.

There was also a lot of interest in a unique set of hand painted playing cards sent as a birthday present to Winston Churchill, along with a thank you letter from the then Prime Minister to the donor. The lot, pictured below, achieved £980.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Demand for costume jewellery, whether Victorian or later, remained strong with the lot pictured below sellng for £600.

More modern jewellery, such as the white gold and diamond half hoop ring pictured below was also popular. This lot made £500.

The furniture department was packed with a mixture of new buyers looking for a bargain and established antiques collectors. From late Georgian pieces to mid 20th century items, almost every lot sold at prices from £100 to £1,000.

Rosebery's director, Simon Cooper, said, "We were delighted to welcome so many auction novices last weekend. Selling on Saturday means that many people who work during the week have been able to come to Rosebery's for the first time. That, coupled with television programmes and articles about decorating using old furniture, is bringing us a whole new clientele."