SPARKLING SUCCESS

Aspectacular early 20thcentury diamond drop pendant brooch was the perfect introduction piece for Trevanion Auctioneers new jewellery and silver valuer Amelia Tomkinson this week.

The piece was the star of Trevanion’s March auction, selling for £8,000, plus buyer’s premium.

“This enchanting brooch featured acentral impressive pear cutdiamond which was estimated at 2.25 carats,” said Amelia following the successful sale.

“The pear cut dates to the mid 15th century,and was created by Lodewyk Van Bercken, inventor of the scaif diamond polishing wheel. It’s an unusual and much sought-after cut which requires a large diamond, and produces beautiful reflections of light.”

Amelia, aCheshire native and former Old Moretonian, joined Trevanion Auctioneers in February and brings with her awealthofexperience following her work in the jewellery industry and the successful completion of her Fellowship of the Gemmological Association.

Chinese silver and enamel box.

“Weare delighted to welcome Amelia to the team, and it’s fantastic to see the success of the jewellery and silver in her first sale,” says Managing Partner Christina Trevanion.

Other standout pieces in the auction included asmall Chinese silver and enamel box, which sold for £5,000 plus buyer’s premium.

“This was acharmingpiece dating from the 19thcentury,beautifully decorated with enamelled scenes of court figures –unsurprisingly it attracted interest from buyers around the world,” said AsianspecialistAshley Jones.

After a fierce bidding battle between online and telephone bidders, the box was secured by aBeijing-based bidder

Furniture also proved popular,with aGeorge III oakdresser base selling for £2,600 plus buyer’s premium.

“Good Georgian pieces in original condition are always sought after,and this piece was beautifully detailed, with chevron stringing and‘V’ moulded cabriole legs” said furniture specialist Ian Woodward. “We’ve also seen aresurgence in demand for pine furniture,” continued Ian. “A Victorian scumbled linen press and aScandinavian painted kitchen cupboard were among several pine pieces which sold above their estimates.”

ADutch street scene attributed to William Koekkoek (1839-1895), had art buyers buzzing, selling for £1,800 plus buyer’s premium. “The new Vermeer exhibition at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam has prompted alot of interest in Dutch works. This was abeautifully realised street scene with arealsense of place,” said art valuer Simon Grover After an extended bidding battle, the picture will be making its way to anew home in the Netherlands. n To book afree, no obligation valuation appointment call 01948800202 or email info@trevanion.com

Next auction to be held on Wednesday 24th May