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Watches | Luxury & Fashion

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9th Jul, 2025 15:30

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Jewellery | Across the Ages

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9th Jul, 2025 10:00

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Sporting History | Important Trophies, Medals & Jerseys

Sporting History | Important Trophies, Medals & Jerseys

19th Jun, 2025 14:00

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The Grand Interior | Fine Furniture & Works of Art

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19th Jun, 2025 11:30

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Instruments | Clocks, Scientific & Musical

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19th Jun, 2025 10:00

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British & International Pictures

British & International Pictures

18th Jun, 2025 13:00

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Popular Culture | Film & TV, Toys & Models

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18th Jun, 2025 10:00

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Many auction houses sell gold coins, so why sell gold at a McTear's auction?

Many auction houses sell gold coins, so why sell gold at a McTear's auction?

Don't Leave It To Chance ...

Don't Leave It To Chance ...

Should I Sell Gold At Auction Or Just Accept A Cash Offer

Should I Sell Gold At Auction Or Just Accept A Cash Offer

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Auction Highlights

1231 - CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE BRUSH POT,

CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE BRUSH POT
Sold for £2,400
Estimated at £200 - £400

516 - BARRY KIESELSTEIN-CORD,

BARRY KIESELSTEIN-CORD
IMPRESSIVE GOLD PENDANT ON SILK CORD NECKLACE
Sold for £10,500
Estimated at £7,000 - £9,000

36 - * JOHN BELLANY CBE RA HRSA (SCOTTISH 1942 - 2013),

* JOHN BELLANY CBE RA HRSA (SCOTTISH 1942 - 2013)
BOAT IN HARBOUR
Sold for £9,500
Estimated at £7,000 - £10,000

207 - * JOHN CUNNINGHAM RGI D Litt (SCOTTISH 1926 - 1998),

* JOHN CUNNINGHAM RGI D Litt (SCOTTISH 1926 - 1998)
GRIGADALE, ARDNAMURCHAN
Sold for £9,750
Estimated at £4,000 - £8,000

458 - * DOROTHEA SHARP ROI RBA (BRITISH 1874 - 1955),

* DOROTHEA SHARP ROI RBA (BRITISH 1874 - 1955)
STILL LIFE OF FLOWERS IN A VASE
Sold for £8,000
Estimated at £6,000 - £8,000

1462 - ROYAL WORCESTER TEA SERVICE,

ROYAL WORCESTER TEA SERVICE
CIRCA 1930s
Sold for £2,800
Estimated at £800 - £1,200

5 - A.C. MILAN, EUROPEAN CUP QUARTER-FINAL JERSEY

A.C. MILAN, EUROPEAN CUP QUARTER-FINAL JERSEY
1969
Sold for £7,000
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000

1317 - INDIA, THREE COMPANY SCHOOL PAINTINGS,

INDIA, THREE COMPANY SCHOOL PAINTINGS
MID 19Th CENTURY
Sold for £6,500
Estimated at £150 - £250

1150 - DIAMOND LINE NECKLACE

DIAMOND LINE NECKLACE
Sold for £15,000
Estimated at £15,000 - £20,000

115 - * ALBERTO MORROCCO OBE RSA RSW RP RGI LLD D Univ (SCOTTISH 1919 - 1998),

* ALBERTO MORROCCO OBE RSA RSW RP RGI LLD D Univ (SCOTTISH 1919 - 1998)
NUDE WITH FLOWERS
Sold for £10,000
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000

642 - CULTURED PEARL NECKLACE

CULTURED PEARL NECKLACE
WITH AN EMERALD AND DIAMOND CLASP,
Sold for £6,500
Estimated at £300 - £500

441 - ERNESTINE MILLS (BRITISH, 1871-1959), 'POSSIBLE WORLDS', FINE ENAMEL PANEL,

ERNESTINE MILLS (BRITISH, 1871-1959), 'POSSIBLE WORLDS', FINE ENAMEL PANEL
CIRCA 1910-20
Sold for £9,500
Estimated at £800 - £1,200

1055 - CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE JAR

CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE JAR
LIKELY KANGXI
Sold for £3,200
Estimated at £2,000 - £4,000

162 - EXQUISITE GEORGE V SILVER FIVE-PIECE TEA AND COFFEE SERVICE

EXQUISITE GEORGE V SILVER FIVE-PIECE TEA AND COFFEE SERVICE
MAPPIN & WEBB, LONDON 1919
Sold for £3,200
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000

1403 - BESWICK,

BESWICK
COWS, BULLS AND CALVES
Sold for £3,200
Estimated at £60 - £80

1112 - ATTRACTIVE PAIR OF CHINESE FALANGCAI 'LOTUS' BOWLS

ATTRACTIVE PAIR OF CHINESE FALANGCAI 'LOTUS' BOWLS
Sold for £3,200
Estimated at £400 - £600

637 - GIBSON ES175-D ELECTRIC HOLLOW BODY GUITAR,

GIBSON ES175-D ELECTRIC HOLLOW BODY GUITAR
Sold for £2,800
Estimated at £3,000 - £4,000

167 - * LAURENCE STEPHEN LOWRY RBA RA (BRITISH 1887 - 1976)

* LAURENCE STEPHEN LOWRY RBA RA (BRITISH 1887 - 1976)
BERWICK-UPON-TWEED
Sold for £6,500
Estimated at £5,000 - £8,000

1908 - JOHN THOMSON, SCOTS VS. ANGLO-SCOTS GOLD MEDAL,

JOHN THOMSON, SCOTS VS. ANGLO-SCOTS GOLD MEDAL
1927
Sold for £3,600
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000

20 - * HANNAH FRANK (SCOTTISH 1908 - 2008),

* HANNAH FRANK (SCOTTISH 1908 - 2008)
SEATED FIGURE (1968)
Sold for £6,500
Estimated at £800 - £1,200

75 - * JOHN BYRNE RSA (SCOTTISH 1940 - 2023),

* JOHN BYRNE RSA (SCOTTISH 1940 - 2023)
THE STRANGER
Sold for £10,000
Estimated at £10,000 - £20,000

393 - * STANLEY ROYLE RBA RCA (BRITISH 1888 - 1961),

* STANLEY ROYLE RBA RCA (BRITISH 1888 - 1961)
LAUNDRY DAY
Sold for £9,500
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500

1134 - SET OF SIX INDIAN GOLD BANGLES

SET OF SIX INDIAN GOLD BANGLES
Sold for £2,300
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000

121 - * JOHN BYRNE RSA (SCOTTISH 1940 - 2023),

* JOHN BYRNE RSA (SCOTTISH 1940 - 2023)
UNTITLED
Sold for £7,500
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000

1350 - DAOGUANG BLUE AND WHITE DISH,

DAOGUANG BLUE AND WHITE DISH
MID-LATE 19TH CENTURY
Sold for £4,800
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,500

1300 - GOOD AND RARE PAIR OF VICTORIAN NOVELTY SILVER CANDLESTICKS,

GOOD AND RARE PAIR OF VICTORIAN NOVELTY SILVER CANDLESTICKS
GEORGE EDWARDS & SONS (IMPORTERS), GLASGOW 1899
Sold for £3,000
Estimated at £800 - £1,200

1917 - EMPIRE EXHIBITION SILVER TROPHY,

EMPIRE EXHIBITION SILVER TROPHY
1938
Sold for £3,400
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,500

1486 - ROYAL COPENHAGEN, MATCHED BLUE & WHITE PORCELAIN DINNER SERVICE

ROYAL COPENHAGEN, MATCHED BLUE & WHITE PORCELAIN DINNER SERVICE
MID-20TH CENTURY
Sold for £3,200
Estimated at £300 - £500

180 - MACALLAN 1972 25 YEAR OLD ANNIVERSARY MALT

MACALLAN 1972 25 YEAR OLD ANNIVERSARY MALT
SPEYSIDE SINGLE MALT
Sold for £3,000
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000

1891 - WILLIAM ORR OF CELTIC F.C., SCOTTISH CUP WINNERS GOLD MEDAL,

WILLIAM ORR OF CELTIC F.C., SCOTTISH CUP WINNERS GOLD MEDAL
1898/99
Sold for £3,000
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000

104 - ELIZABETH II NINE CARAT GOLD TROPHY

ELIZABETH II NINE CARAT GOLD TROPHY
ALEXANDER CLARK & CO. LTD., BIRMINGHAM 1967
Sold for £2,600
Estimated at £2,000 - £2,500

2 - F.C. NANTES, EUROPEAN CUP 2ND ROUND JERSEY

F.C. NANTES, EUROPEAN CUP 2ND ROUND JERSEY
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 1966
Sold for £5,250
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000

95 - * JOHN BELLANY CBE RA HRSA (SCOTTISH 1942 - 2013),

* JOHN BELLANY CBE RA HRSA (SCOTTISH 1942 - 2013)
SELF PORTRAIT AS A DOG, WITH PUFFIN
Sold for £15,000
Estimated at £10,000 - £15,000

728 - GEORGE LESLIE HUNTER (SCOTTISH 1877 - 1931)

GEORGE LESLIE HUNTER (SCOTTISH 1877 - 1931)
VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-MER
Sold for £24,000
Estimated at £10,000 - £15,000

1206 - CERTIFICATED DIAMOND TENNIS BRACELET

CERTIFICATED DIAMOND TENNIS BRACELET
Sold for £6,200
Estimated at £6,500 - £7,000

1566 - RANGERS F.C., COLLECTION OF EUROPEAN PROGRAMMES

RANGERS F.C., COLLECTION OF EUROPEAN PROGRAMMES
CIRCA 1950/60s
Sold for £5,000
Estimated at £50 - £100

764 - VICTORIAN ANTLER 'THRONE' CHAIR

VICTORIAN ANTLER 'THRONE' CHAIR
LATE 19TH CENTURY
Sold for £3,400
Estimated at £300 - £500

675 - BUFFET, TWO CLARINETS,

BUFFET, TWO CLARINETS
Sold for £2,200
Estimated at £100 - £200

823 - GEORGE HOUSTON RSA RSW (SCOTTISH 1869 - 1947),

GEORGE HOUSTON RSA RSW (SCOTTISH 1869 - 1947)
SUMMER IN AYRSHIRE
Sold for £4,200
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,500

1177 - CHINESE WUCAI JAR

CHINESE WUCAI JAR
18TH/19TH CENTURY
Sold for £2,800
Estimated at £300 - £500

8 - LEEDS UNITED F.C., EUROPEAN CUP SEMI-FINAL JERSEY

LEEDS UNITED F.C., EUROPEAN CUP SEMI-FINAL JERSEY
APRIL 1970
Sold for £9,500
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000

1780 - JIM BAXTER OF RANGERS F.C., SCOTTISH LEAGUE CUP WINNERS GOLD MEDAL,

JIM BAXTER OF RANGERS F.C., SCOTTISH LEAGUE CUP WINNERS GOLD MEDAL
26TH OCTOBER 1963
Sold for £3,000
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000

414 - GOLD CHARM BRACELET,

GOLD CHARM BRACELET
Sold for £4,100
Estimated at £1,800 - £2,500

1136 - GOLD TORQUE BANGLE

GOLD TORQUE BANGLE
Sold for £2,400
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000

1138 - PAIR OF INDIAN GOLD BANGLES

PAIR OF INDIAN GOLD BANGLES
Sold for £2,200
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000

625 - TREMENDOUS VICTORIAN ETRUSCAN REVIVAL SUITE OF JEWELLERY,

TREMENDOUS VICTORIAN ETRUSCAN REVIVAL SUITE OF JEWELLERY
Sold for £3,000
Estimated at £800 - £1,200

519 - BARRY KIESELSTEIN-CORD,

BARRY KIESELSTEIN-CORD
PAIR OF EIGHTEEN CARAT GOLD EARRINGS
Sold for £2,800
Estimated at £2,000 - £4,000

779 - GEORGE OWEN FOR ROYAL WORCESTER,

GEORGE OWEN FOR ROYAL WORCESTER
A FINE RETICULATED TEAPOT WITH COVER
Sold for £2,600
Estimated at £4,000 - £6,000

1154 - FINE VICTORIAN AESTHETIC PERIOD THREE PIECE SILVER TEA SERVICE

FINE VICTORIAN AESTHETIC PERIOD THREE PIECE SILVER TEA SERVICE
RICHARD & BROWN, LONDON 1876
Sold for £2,400
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500

87 - MICHEL DUCAROY FOR LIGNE ROSET, THREE-PIECE 'TOGO' MODULAR SETTEE,

MICHEL DUCAROY FOR LIGNE ROSET, THREE-PIECE 'TOGO' MODULAR SETTEE
ORIGINALLY DESIGNED 1973
Sold for £3,800
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000

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