Colliery disaster fund match programme is among auction’s lots
ROLLING Stones autographs signed in 1963 and a watch which is the same model worn by Major Duval in the 1965 James Bond classic Thunderball are set to go up for auction.
A rare football programme for an Aston Villa v Manchester City match in 1908 held in Swadlincote is also up for grabs.
They will all be available at the Richard Winterton Auctioneers’ Monday, November 28, Fine Art Sale, which bosses said is shaping up to be a real cracker in time for Christmas. It will take place at the Lichfield Auction Centre, at Fradley Park. Items will range from prestigious jewellery to luxury and collectable watches, fine oil paintings and prints, a selection of wines and spirits, silver, decorative glass, furniture and rare autographs.
Collectables include a rare programme for Aston Villa v Manchester City on April 28, 1908, which was a benefit match for the Rawdon Colliery Disaster Fund following the pit tragedy on November 18, 1907.
The lot includes photographic postcards of England international player Ben Warren, who lived in Newhall.
Jewellery highlights include an early 20th century diamond dress ring with a total diamond weight of approximately 5ct, and a necklace created from gold sovereigns, estimated to sell for around £5,000.
Watches include an 18ct gold and diamond Rolex Day-date, estimated to go for between £12,000 and £14,000; a Jaeger-lecoultre Mark XI “White 12” RAF pilot’s watch and a rare 1969 Omega Seamaster “bullhead” chronograph, each estimated at £3,000 to £4,000; and a Breitling Navitimer 806, the model seen worn by Major Duval in Thunderball, estimated to fetch around £2,000.
Other timepieces consigned following local valuation events include a collection of pocket watches tipped to make around £5,500.
A book from the inauguration of the buildings for the Colleges of Technology Commerce and Art in Gosta Green, Birmingham, signed by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip on November 3, 1955, features as Lot 179.
Another royal lot includes a handbag which belonged to the Duchess of Windsor, consigned by the same Staffordshire collector who auctioned off Wallis Simpson earrings, belts and stationery through Richard
Winterton Auctioneers for a total of £1,730.
Other autographs include those of all the Rolling Stones signed in 1963, including Mick Jagger, Keith Richard (as he was then), Charlie Watts (as ‘Charlie Boy’), Brian Jones and Bill Wyman. Other stars in the same autograph book include the legendary Bo Diddley, of whom the Stones were big fans.
Luxury alcohol up for grabs includes bottles of Chateau Mouton