Cooper and Tanner’s last sale of the year was hugely successful with highlights including a Steinway grand piano selling for £13,800 on the hammer, an 18ct gold watch chain with a 19th century gold coin attached at £2,300 and a beautiful Maori feather box selling at £2,900.
However, the most anticipated lot of the sale was a rare 19th century Charles Frodsham regulator wall clock. After competition from phone bidders, commission bids and the internet, it sold for £7,000 to a bidder that had travelled especially to secure its purchase.
“The Fine Jewellery and Watches sale in November was also fantastic with some stunning period pieces going under the hammer,” said valuer and auctioneer Rachael Boothroyd-Walker. “One of the most unusual pieces in the sale was an early Georgian mourning ring decorated with simply cut diamonds and black enamel, selling for £1,300.
“In 2025 our hugely popular sales will be returning with another three sales planned for the year. Our regular valuation days will also be held in Frome, Warminster and across Somerset.”
Valuation days in the Frome office are: Saturday 18th January (9am to 1pm only) and Wednesday 12th February.
Dates in other offices in January are: Friday 10th – Street; Tuesday 14th – Midsomer Norton; Wednesday 15th – Warminster; Monday 20th – Castle Cary; Tuesday 21st – Glastonbury; Wednesday 22nd – Shepton Mallet; and Friday 31st – Bridgwater; and in February: Friday 7th – Bluebird Café and Bar Wedmore; Monday 10th – Wells; and Tuesday 11th – Cheddar;
If you would like an appointment, please call 01373 852419 or email jewellery@cooperandtanner.co.uk. For larger collections or those who are unable to make it to the offices, home visits are offered and there is no charge for this service.
(*Prices are plus buyer’s premium)
