Did you know that enamelling has been around since the 13th century? The earliest record of enamel on jewellery was on gold rings from the Mycenaean period. The three main ways of enamelling metal are cloisonné, plique-à-jour, and guilloché.
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After 20 years as personal secretary to Mrs Ernest Guinness, artist Phyl Eason was gifted this beautiful Art Deco gold cigarette case by Asprey upon her retirement in 1937.
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There is something to be said of buying at auction, especially if you are looking for something quirky or unusual, and our upcoming Antiques and Collectables sale has some really fun pieces.
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Sometimes the back of the painting is just as interesting as the front! Lot 234 in our 16th June Silver, Antiques & Collectables auction is certainly a case in point.
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Garnet is often mistaken for a single, dark red gemstone with little variety. In reality, as our upcoming June Gemstones Auction demonstrates, we are in the midst of a true garnet rebirth.
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Chopard is a brand that does well with combining two aspects together. The L.U.C XPS combines luxury and sustainability, and its Happy Sport range fuses sports and elegance together.
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In the age of social media, scrutiny has become the norm. From holiday resorts to the latest album releases, increased exposure naturally brings harsher first impressions, and wristwatches are no exception.
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The Anna was a denomination of the Rupee. 1 Anna represented 1/16th of a Rupee. The Anna was not only a denomination of currency but also an important cultural marker
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Charles Francois Dumergue (1739-1814), born in Angoulême, France, was one of the most notable dentists of the Georgian era. He was brought up with a decent education and trained in dentistry with the surgeon officers of the Duke of Orleans.
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Some Hermès bags are instantly recognisable, while others require a closer look, the Shadow Birkin definitely falls into the latter. Created by Hermès, this design takes the classic Birkin shape and reimagines it in a much more subtle, contemporary way.
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With names like Numa-Emile Descombes and Ulysse-Georges Perret, the sky is surely the limit when building a wristwatch brand.
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Our Antiques, Silver and Collectables auction on 14th April, includes a private collection of over fifty pieces of metalware made at the Duchess of Sutherland Cripples Guild.
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Small enough to fit into one’s pocket, the humble scent bottle went from being a necessity to a sign of status and wealth.
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Founded in the early 19th century in Switzerland by the Baume brothers, Baume & Mercier has steadily risen to become a true stalwart member of the Swiss watch world.
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Few watches have held such a powerful grip on the collective consciousness of the watch world as the Rolex Daytona 6239 ‘Paul Newman’.
In our Watches Auction on 26th February 2026, we are proud to present a superb example of this legendary reference.
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Found in the warm, tropical seagrass beds of the Caribbean, the Queen conch is a large, edible sea snail. Unlike “oyster” pearls, which today are almost exclusively cultured, conch pearls remain a 100% natural phenomenon.
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Born in Hove, Sussex in 1940, into a family of artists, John Hitchens' work took influence from the neighbouring South Downs, with scenes of the West Sussex landscape proving a particular favourite alongside the Scottish Highlands when on annual visits.
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For those born in the final month of the year, December offers a rare gemmological privilege. Instead of a single birthstone, this month presents three remarkable choices: earthy turquoise, rare tanzanite, and brilliant zircon.
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Rolex introduced the Oysterquartz in 1977. It was a big change for Rolex in terms of both technology and design language.
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Popping the question? 💍
Buying an engagement ring at auction opens a wide range of styles, gemstones, and eras - all at a fraction of the cost of purchasing from a traditional retail environment.
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