Western Morning News (Saturday)
Large array of interesting items
THE Truro Auction Centre hold its next specialised two-day Antique and Picture Sale on April 28 and 29 with a large array of unusual and interesting items in what can only be described as a good traditional antique and picture auction.
Certainly impressive is the large collection of Cornish kitchenware which is sold in 22 lots in the forthcoming auction - most examples are by T. G. Green and include single items such as a single rolling-pin or wall mounted salt pots but also numerous groups of pieces including storage jars, jugs, general tea ware and tea sets.
A large collection of ship’s lamps and nautical items feature with a good display of ship’s mast head lights, top light lanterns, Not Under Command lanterns and various signalling lamps not to mention the selection of various ship and boat compasses, ship’s logs and a selection of model ships.
Another collection of items is the selection of numerous gramophones varying from standard portable gramophones in varying conditions, some in snake-skin effect cases and some blue, red and varying colours.
Cornish items certainly feature strongly in the auction and an unusual Cornish serpentine mounted mantel clock, the base of red stepped serpentine below a green serpentine Egyptian-style obelisk measures 23” high and is certainly impressive with an estimate of £100 - £150. A 19th century Cornish mercury stick barometer by Berringer and Schwerer of Redruth and Penzance with ivory scales above a thermometer in polished rosewood case should sell for between £100 - £150.
In the jewellery section an impressive platinum and diamond solitaire ring with three carat diamond shouts quality and should sell for between £15,000 and £20,000 and an 18ct white gold dress ring set a good diamond cluster expects £1,400 to £1,800. Watches remain popular and a gentleman’s Omega Seamaster 120m quartz crystal watch expects £250 to £400 and a gentleman’s Omega Dynamic wristwatch with black circular dial expects £250 - £350.
The furniture section boasts an impressive 19th century satinwood, rosewood and mahogany cylinder bureau bookcase which expects £1,000 - £1,500.
For the more modern furniture lover is the 1960’s swivel easy chair and matching stool by Charles Eames which is such an iconic shape and design and varies from the 18th century wing easy chair, both of which have pre-sale estimates of £200 to £300.
For more information call on 01209 822266 or visit www.cornwallauction.co.uk.