Going, going, gone! ‘Jewellery auction an outstanding success’, say local auctioneers

COOPER and Tanner Sale Rooms recently held their first specialist jewellery, silver & gold auction and have said it was ‘an outstanding success’.  

The auctioneers report, “With bidders attending from London in person, along with international and local buyers online there was competitive bidding throughout the 540 lot sale. 

“The first lot of the sale was a beautiful garnet necklace which came from a local vendor, the necklace drew much attention with the hammer finally falling to a phone bidder at £4,300.  

“Other highlights included a pair of unusual silver tureens on green marble bases at £2,100; a realistic silver figure of a hippo by Patrick Mavros selling for £650; a late Victorian diamond set heart pendant selling to a room bidder at £3,500 and a vintage 18ct gold Cartier flower brooch at £1,800. 

“The sale also contained vintage Rolex watches, loose gemstones, items of Tiffany jewellery and a myriad of other types of jewellery and silver. There really was something for everyone within the sale and many items went to new local homes.” 

Manager and auctioneer Gareth Wasp and his team are now busy planning the next specialist jewellery, silver & gold auction, this will be held on Wednesday 30th November and entries are now being accepted. The closing date for the sale is Monday, September 26th. 

Valuation days are being held at Cooper and Tanner offices throughout Somerset and Wiltshire with Rachael Boothroyd, their qualified diamond grader on hand to provide valuations; for a full list either visit their website or call the office using the details in their advert below.  

Please note that appointments must be made in order to attend the valuation days. If you are unable to attend or have a large collection, a free home visit can be arranged, please contact the office to book this.