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Welcome
Welcome to the September / October issue of SK Bramhall & Woodford. As you can see by this month’s front cover “back to school” the summer is nearly over. I believe this year is one of the hottest and driest on record. With that been said it might be a great time to check out our events spotlight on page 34, featuring - The Great Big Green Week.
Our regular feature, Under the Hammer is back. Along with the usual Art and Antiques sold, this month they also sold the contents from an old garden shed. Turn to page 12 to find out how much your old drills and saws are worth along with an Victorian garden bench.
We have our usual pages of events and activities in and around the area, to help get you out and about within the community.
Remember if your club or group is looking for more members, drop me an email and I’ll do my best to spread the word.
Grab yourself an ice cream and enjoy the read.
Cheers Simon
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This month
Under the Hammer page 12
Why a garden bench excelled at new auction serving the people of Cheshire
The eclectic nature of auctions is something I will always love and that came to the fore in a new sale which brought together a wonderful mix of treasures – some sourced in Cheshire.
I am proud to say the inaugural Hanson & Worrall Fine Art, Antiques and Collectors Auction took place in July, a service launched to assist the people of Cheshire, Liverpool and Merseyside. Thanks to a collaboration with Chinese and Oriental art expert Eldon Worrall and antiques valuer Tobias Worrall, nearly 200 antiques and collectibles featured in the first Hanson & Worrall sale. Top lots included an ornate Victorian Coalbrookdale iron and wood garden bench which made £2,500. As well as being a fine example
of workmanship it boasts historical significance. Coalbrookdale, a village in the Ironbridge Gorge in Shropshire, is where iron ore was first smelted by Abraham Darby. In 1709, Darby rebuilt Coalbrookdale Furnace and eventually used coke as his fuel. The coal was drawn from drift mines in the sides of the valley. As it contained far fewer impurities than normal coal, the iron it produced was of a superior quality. This discovery proved to be a major factor in Britain’s Industrial Revolution. Another item to do well was a splendid 18th century, mahogany LasselPark longcase clock. It achieved £1,350. William Lassel, of Toxteth Park, Liverpool, made
quality clocks in the 18th century, a time when every wealthy family required an eye-catching timepiece. He succeeded his father in 1758 and worked until the 1790s. Some clocks are signed ‘Lassel-Park’ as an abbreviation for Toxteth Park, and these could be by father or son. Asian art is always sought after and lot 26, a 17th century Ming Dynasty Chinese gilt bronze Guanyin, was contested to £1,200. Meanwhile, lot 42, a Chinese Qianlong porcelain sprinkler vase in a rich red flambe glaze, reached £720. Clearing out a garden shed saw £850 achieved for lot 168, a large quantity of cabinet-makers’ tools including drills, planes and a saw. Other surprises emerged in the militaria sector with a £700 bid for a collection of German medals and badges. Entries are invited until October 21 for Hanson & Worrall’s November 11 sale. It will feature silver, Coalbrookdale iron and wood garden jewellery, Chinese art, porcelain and glass, works bench, sold £2,500. of art, clocks and furniture. To book a valuation appointment, or to enquire about home visits, house clearance/downsizing, call Tobias Worrall on 07384 890387 or email enquiries@hansonworrall. co.uk. Free valuations are available every Saturday, 9am-1pm, at Wallasey Unitarian Chapel, Manor Road, Liscard Village, Wallasey, CH44 1DA. Free antiques, collectibles, dolls and teddy bear valuations are also available at St John’s Knutsford Church Centre, Church Hill, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6DH on September 9 and 23. To find out more email Janet Rawnsley: jrawnsley@ hansonsauctioneers.co.uk. Twitter: HansonsUK Facebook: HansonsAuctioneersUK Lassel-Park longcase clock, Instagram: hansons_auctioneers
sold £1,350. 17th century Ming Dynasty Chinese gilt bronze Guanyin, sold £1,200.
Contents
Welcome - Page 3 Events - Pages 5,6 & 8 Under the Hammer – Page 12 Community Care - Page 14 Mindset Advice – Page 16 Financial Matters – Page 18 Club News – Page 20 & 36 Charity News – Page 24 Food & Drink – Page 26 Wellbeing Pilates – Page 28 In Stitches – Page 30 Health & Wellbeing – Page 32 Events Spotlight – Page 34 Community Index – Page 38 Interior Design – Page 40 Ad Index - Page 42
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