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Bidders Look to Pocket Watch
A gold pocket watch, with an unusual repeat movement, is included in the Charterhouse two day May auction of watches, silver and jewellery.
“This is a very smart pocket watch and would have been used by a very smart gentleman.” Commented Richard Bromell. “Whilst many people today rely upon a wristwatch or telephone to tell the time, this pocket watch is still running well today and repeats the quarters should you need to know the approximate time in the dark!”
The 18ct gold pocket watch, being a full hunter with an enclosed case, has languished in a safe deposit box for many years. The back of the case is engraved with a crest and with the motto below “Dextra Fideque” which translates to “By my right hand and my faith”.
Included in the hundreds of lots of silver, jewellery and watches this pocket watch is estimated to sell for £1,000-2,000 in the Charterhouse two-day auction on the 4th & 5th May
Charterhouse are now accepting further entries of silver, jewellery and watches for this specialist sale. Richard Bromell and the team at Charterhouse Auctioneers can be contacted on 01935 812277, email rb@charterhouse-auction.com or pop in to The Long Street Salerooms in Sherborne for a valuation.
Time is money – an 18ct gold hunter pocket watch £1,000-2,000
Bidders Look to Pocket Watch
A gold pocket watch, with an unusual repeat movement, is included in the Charterhouse two day May auction of watches, silver and jewellery. “This is a very smart pocket watch and would have been used by a very smart gentleman.” Commented Richard Bromell. “Whilst many people today rely upon a wristwatch or telephone to tell…
Country Cottage Full of Antiques
The contents of a Somerset cottage, entered into the Charterhouse March 14th & 15th auction, has revealed a lifetime obsession of collecting. “The owner, who passed away recently, has clearly never heard of the phrase Minimalism.” Commented Richard Bromell. “Having worked in auctioneering for nearly 35 years, this property is one of the fullest I…
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Richard Bromell has over 30 years of experience within the auction world. He originally started work in The Long Street Salerooms when it was owned by Phillips. Since then, he has worked for numerous firms of auctioneers from Bearne’s in Torquay up to Tennants in Yorkshire. If you call the office to arrange a free home visit, then it will probably be Richard who will see you at your property. Since the 1990’s, Richard has been involved in numerous antiques television programmes including Going for a Song (with both Michael Parkinson & Anne Robinson), Going, Going, Gone, Antiques Treasure Hunt, Antiques Road Trip and Flog It! In 2003 and 2004, Richard was nominated as one of the top four auctioneers in the country at The British Antique & Collectors Awards (BACA). This was the first time an auctioneer has been nominated for two consecutive years. What do you love about running Charterhouse? “The huge variety of items I see every day, from silver to medals. Every day is like Christmas, you never know what you are going to see!”
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