Upcoming Highlights – 20th May Sale

Take a peek at some select lots in Batemans’ upcoming Flagship Jewellery & Watches, Silver & Gold, Coins & Banknotes Sale.

Here’s a merest taste of what will be on offer, just to keep you interested! One special piece selected from the five main sections of this upcoming auction…

THE SALE CATALOGUE WILL BE ONLINE ON WEDNESDAY 11th MAY

Jewellery: A sapphire and diamond dress ring, the oval geometric cut royal blue sapphire surrounded by eight brilliant cut diamonds. Pre-sale estimates: £3,000-£5,000.

Watches: A George IV 18ct gold verge fusee pocket watch, open faced, key wind, foliate and engine turned decoration to case. Pre-sale estimates: £800-£1,200.

Silver: An early to mid 17th century silver slip top spoon, with pear shaped bowl. Provenance: this spoon was given to the Vendor’s father circa 1948-50, when he was a young man, soon after WWII where he flew as a Lancaster bomber pilot, by an almost anonymous local elderly lady as her way of thanking a ‘local lad’ for his bravery. Pre-sale estimates: £300-£500.

Gold: An 18ct gold flat curb link identity bracelet, initialled ‘D.J.L.’, 37.5g. Pre-sale estimates: £800-£1,000.

Coins: A Queen Elizabeth II Royal Mint gold proof three coin set, ‘The 1987 United Kingdom Gold Proof Collection’. Pre-sale estimates: £1,000-£1,500.