Sunday Mirror (Northern Ireland)
What’s it worth?
QWhile working in racing I obtained an Ascot race card, in good condition, from the day of Frankie Dettori’s Magnificent Seven winners in 1996. Frankie signed beside each winning horse’s name and on the contents page. Do you have a guide to its worth please?
– John Thompson, via email
AFrankie has around 500 wins under his belt as one of the best flat race riders. The occasion you are referring to is the British Champions’ Day when he won all seven races. I imagine this could be worth at least £250 as it was such a big achievement and this appears to have been made on the day itself. That the signatures are so perfectly signed alongside each horse makes this very special indeed.
QIn the 80/90s I was a keen collector of Royal Doulton and Bunnykin figures. I have around 100 of each, some tableaux, some limited editions, and some signed by Michael
Doulton. Could you advise me if now is the best time to sell?
A– Vanessa Cresswell, via email
Even in the 1980s and
90s a number of these increased in value. It is usually the pieces that go back to the earlier Royal Doulton figures – the lower the HN number, the earlier it is. Some sell for thousands. Not one will be less than £10 so that’s
£1,000 of Royal Doulton at least. I can’t advise on whether to sell now or later – values do change. Consider listing them online with a reserve, and let the market decide.
QMy wife has a Golden Jubilee limited edition (No 1232) bone china loving cup and would like to know its value.
A– Ken Hoskins, via email
Royal memorabilia is an absorbing hobby due to the range and international nature of the market. The Americans are keen buyers. Your photo doesn’t show the maker – it could be one from the Royal Collection series. I’d imagine replacement value would be around £25. Often a lot are produced and they are kept safe and not used, so the values may not be huge.
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