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From theatre to field Tamlyns At Tamlyns’ recent autumn antiques auction a small oil on ivory panel of a gentleman in a theatre box and in original decorative brass frame sold for £2,000. The artist’s signature was difficult to decipher but the work was of high quality. Sadly, the panel had been broken in two places and repaired. However, this did not seem to deter buyers – as seen by the realised price! Elsewhere in the sale, a Swiss-made 18ct gold cased gentleman’s wristwatch, the dial enamelled with an image of Saudi Arabia, sold for £1,600; a beautifully illustrated book – Iqbal Poet of the East, made £650; a collection of old Indentures £420; a Gordon Highlanders diamond set regimental sweetheart brooch £480; an early Victorian 18ct gold cased pocket watch £410 and a Royal Worcester porcelain model of a Hereford Bull by Doris Lindner £370. Tamlyns has recently reintroduced these specialist catalogued antiques auctions and plans to hold three in 2014, with the first taking place in the spring. Anyone interested in entering items into this or any of Tamlyns future sales can contact the auction rooms on 01278 445251 for further information. Meanwhile, Tamlyns collectors’ auction on Tuesday, November 19, includes a rare Matchbox Fordson tractor. These were usually produced with orange wheel centres but this little model has the very desirable and scarce yellow centres. Added to that, it has its original box and is in lovely condition, it should sell for between £170 and £190. The sale will also include some interesting cigarette cards by E Robinson & Sons of regimental mascots. Although only four out of a set of 25, these are again scarce and should make between £60 and £80. There is a large section devoted to the first part of a collection of toys from a local deceased estate – part two to follow in February 2014. There are also sections of medals, militaria, coins, postage stamps, breweriana, toy trains, sporting memorabilia and other myriad collectables. If you go to www.tamlyns.co.uk you can find the catalogue with images of all lots. For further information, contact the auctioneers on 01278 445251.
TV experts head West Westpoint Fair On November 23 and 24, the International Westpoint Antiques and Collectors Fair rolls into the West Country – at Exeter. With up 250 dealers from all over the country, the fair will be full of top quality antiques and collectables, say the organisers. Bayliss Antiques of Shropshire will have for sale a very rare Wooton Partners desk in burr walnut, which will be on display in the foyer as you arrive. Tim Wonacott from BBC TV’s Bargain Hunt programme will be doing a brief piece for the show about The Wooton Desk Company, which originates in the USA. The Bargain Hunt team of experts will be filming at the Devon County Showground’s Westpoint Arena. Four shows will be filmed on both days, with teams of the blues and reds competing with help from the experts.
Town celebrates its heritage Honiton Antiques Fair
At Tamlyns’ recent autumn antiques auction a small oil on ivory panel of a gentleman in a theatre box – top left – and in original decorative brass frame, sold for £2,000. Late 19th and early 20th century dolls, toys, games and puzzles will take pride of place in the surround of eight dolls’ houses, all to be offered for sale by Chorley’s on November 28 at Prinknash Abbey Park in Gloucestershire – among them this Italian senor figure
Two years ago the antiques fraternity of Honiton in East Devon got together to plan a week of antiques-based events – a festival which comes to a conclusion today after celebrating its third year. The purpose is to promote the town’s antiques shops and related businesses, as well as the town itself, aiming to attract new customers and remind regulars of the varied stock, skills and knowledge available in Honiton. Over 85 dealers operate out of Honiton’s antiques shops and centres. The town also supports two auction rooms and several restorers and conservators, and it justly de-
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