A golden week of auctions

 Join us this Thursday, 3 November 2022, for three auctions. 
 

All that glitters is definitely gold in the Coins & Banknotes Auction, with a number of impressive gold proof sets commemorating a series of 20^th century battles. An impressive Dunkirk 80^th Anniversary gold proof sovereign set is estimated to fetch between £1,800 and £2,500, while a World War I set, comprising five gold sovereigns from each year of the war, is expected to sell for £1,600.

 Lot 22, Dunkirk sovereign set, £1800-2500                                               Lot 23, WWI sovereign set, £1200-1600

They may not be gold, but interest is likely to be high amongst historians when two unusual ancient Roman coins go under the hammer. The Valerian I billion and Gallienus bronze coins are likely to fetch several hundred pounds.

Rolex sits at the top end of the luxury brand spectrum and the Time in Motion: A Curation of Rare & Luxury Watches auction, also on Thursday, shows exactly why these prestigious timepieces are so much in demand. 

No fewer than 13 of the timepieces will go under the hammer, with both dress and sports watches featuring.  An iconic Pepsi GMT Master and Submariner are expected to fetch up to £12,000 and £8,000 respectively, while an 18ct gold Datejust could reach £7,000.

Lot 825, Rolex Pepsi, £9000-12000                                              Lot 871, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust, £5000-7000

Meanwhile, precious gemstones will be the order of the day in the Autumn Jewellery Auction.  As the clocks go back, a selection of stunning diamond, sapphire and emerald lots are set to add a sparkle to the dark winter nights.  

A spectacular sapphire and diamond ring, with 4.95 carat step cut sapphire has an estimate of £6,000 to £8,000, while a diamond bracelet, adorned with gems totalling 5.75 carats could be yours for £7,000.

Lot 462, Sapphire & diamond ring, £6000-8000                      Lot 444, Diamond tennis bracelet, £5000-7000

Emeralds have captivated our attention for centuries, with the green gemstone featuring in folklore across the globe.  The precious stones are always a highlight in McTear’s jewellery auctions and interest will undoubtedly be high when two stunning pairs of diamond and emerald earrings feature in the sale.  Both display high carat emeralds nestled in a halo of diamonds, with estimates ranging from £1,800 to £3,500.

Join the bidding live in our seated saleroom. With plentiful private parking, cafe/bar and friendly experts, a warm welcome awaits you at McTear's.