Antique & Jewellery Results, Surrey Advertiser February 2007
PAN WEAVES HIS MAGIC AT WELLERS
A finely carved figure of Pan By Ian Norbury created much interest at the Wellers Guildford Street Sale, The quality of the Carving and Charming subject, bought the bidding to £450 plus premium, a very good result for a modern carving. Another example of quality carving came in the form of a mahogany, centre table with wonderfully carved hairy paw feet and lion mask frieze. The table came from a Woking house and is thought to have once been used as a boardroom table. Interest from London buyers pushed the price to £3,800
Antique Wardrobes which have the reputation of being difficult to sell, made good prices with three good quality examples selling for between £500 and £2000.In general the furniture section was very buoyant a sign of the quality in the sale.
In the Ceramics section a Doulton plate with golfing theme drew interest from collectors far and wide and sold at £1450 . Quality silver was much in demand and one item that was particularly appealing to collectors was a silver compact case with top quality enamelling, featuring two pheasants in flight this sold for £240.
The Jewellery and watch auction saw fierce bidding for a number of Rolex watches which sold for between £700 and £1200. Diamond Earrings proved popular as ever, a particularly fine pair of 1.8 carat set in 18ct gold selling for £1800 .Wellers next Jewellery sale is on March 30th, Antiques Art and Collectables on March 31st. More information www.wellersauctions.com