We had a heroic day at Boldon Auction Galleries today when 28 lots of super hero comics and action figures sold for out of this world prices, far exceeding auctioneer Giles Hodges' expectations.
If you have any similar collector's items why not bring them along to our next Open Valuation Day on Friday 20th April between 10-12 and 2-4 and see how well they sell!
Wednesday, 4 April 2012
Thursday, 22 March 2012
Spring is in the air!
Lot 28, a Lalique green satin glass frog seated in a shallow dish, sold in our March Fine Art & Antique Sale
for an impressive £14,500
We are now accepting entries for our
next Fine Art & Antique Sale on 13th June
Forthcoming Sales
4th April 10am
General Household Sale
Viewing:-
Saturday 31st March 10am – 1pm
Tuesday 3rd April 2pm – 6pm
& morning of sale from 9am
18th April 10am
General Household Sale
Viewing:-
Saturday 14th April 10am – 1pm
Tuesday 17th April 2pm – 6pm
& morning of sale from 9am
Friday, 2 March 2012
Fine Art & Antique Sale 7th March 2012
Fine Art & Antique Sale
Wednesday 7th March 2012
Viewing:- Saturday 3rd March 10am - 1pm
Tuesday 6th March 2pm - 6pm
and on the morning of the sale from 9am
View our catalogue on-line at
http://www.boldonauctions.co.uk
Any queries telephone 0191 537 2630
or email us at boldon@btconnect.com
Selection of items in our
7th March Auction
Lot 54
A fine early 17th Century Lantern Clock,
circa 1620 - 1650, with original verge
escapement, the central dial engraved with tulips,
the chapter ring with stylised wheatsheaf half hour
markers, the hand cast bell to the top enclosed by
four finials and straps surmounted with a turned
finial with three engraved pediments,
the movement resting on square supports and
rope driven (not converted, no weights or pendulum).
39.5 cm high, 14.5cm deep, dial 15.5cm diameter
Estimate £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 505
'The Good Child's Cabinet' (Miniature Library) containing
15 miniature children's toy books.
The hand painted cabinet depicts an astragal glazed
bookshelf full of books with shaped cornice,
the sliding panel opens to reveal the books inside.
13.5cm x 9cm x 9cm
Estimate £400 - £600
Lot 55
A pair of Wedgwood flame 'Fairyland Sunset Lustre' high
shouldered vases of baluster form; by Daisy Makeig Jones,
decorated with willow pattern in chinoiserie style,
including a candle lighthouse, highlighted in gilt, printed
Portland vase mark to base, numbered 25360
and shape number 2034.
22cm high
Estimate £3,000 - £5,000
Lot 5
A Bob 'Wrenman' Hunter oak book trough, with shaped
back and sides, with carved wren signature.
29.5cm high
Estimate £40-60
Lot 409
Autograph, the Beatles, signed by Paul McCartney,
John Lennon and George Harrison on a compliment slip
from 'The Eden Arms Hotel, Rushyford, County Durham'.
Estimate £1,800 - 2,200
Lot 571
19th Century Continental School
Oil on canvas
"Portrait of Madonna and Child"
In ornate gilt frame
87 cm x 65 cm
Estimate £300-500
Lot 300
A ladies 18ct gold Rolex Date Just with date aperture
and diamond bezel, having diamond and rubies to the dial.
and diamond bezel, having diamond and rubies to the dial.
Estimate £5,000 - £6,000
Lot 301
A diamond half hoop eternity ring
with three rows of diamonds, 2.23kt total.
Estimate £2,500 - £3,000
You can bid in person,
leave a commission bid,
bid by telephone
or live with the-saleroom.com
Our next General Sale
is on Wednesday 21st March
at 10am
at 10am
Viewing:-
Saturday 17th March 10am - 1pm
Tuesday 20th March 2pm - 6pm
and morning of sale from 9am
View on-line from close of business Friday 16th March
We look forward to seeing you at Boldon Auction Galleries
Front Street, East Boldon, Tyne & Wear, NE36 0SJ
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
December Auction Highlights
Our pre-Christmas Antique and Fine Art Auction, held on Wednesday 14th December, was a great success with many buyers finding the perfect last minute Christmas gift.
Ceramics, Glass and Works of Art
We had an interesting collection of ceramics and works of art including Lot 11, a pair of Chinese Canton enamel vases which sold for £650;
Lot 74, A Beswick cantering shire horse and small foal in Rocking Horse Grey, estimated at £100-150, who galloped away at £440;
Collectables
Our most exciting lot from the Collectables category was clearly the folio of correspondence from Sir George Byng to Rear Admiral Delaval.
These letters attracted a lot of interest from the press and although they didn’t meet their reserve at auction there was a flurry of activity after the sale leading to them selling to a local collector.
Militaria
Interest in militaria remained strong with 3 bayonets estimated at £60-100 selling for £360 and Lot 140, a Japanese World War II officer’s sword fetching £380.
Musical Instruments
We continue to achieve very desirable results with our musical instruments, building on our strong customer base to sell two violins and bows for £1450 and £2050 and two cellos and bows for £2000 each.
Jewellery, Silver and Silver Plate
Gold and silver continued to sell well with many buyers looking for the perfect present.
Lot 232, a 1960’s gentleman’s Rolex Oyster chronometer sold for £1350 and Lot 252, an 18ct gold diamond cluster ring fetched £900.
Coins
We had a large selection of coins from a private collector which generated a lot of interest and achieved some particularly strong prices, notably Lot 302, four 22ct gold UK one pound coins which sold for £1800 and the dramatic success of Lot 321, a box of old collectors coins valued quite conservatively which exceeded all expectations by selling for £2150.
Oils, Watercolours and Prints
We had a large collection of paintings in the sale, many coming from a single estate. Interesting lots included Lot 370, an oil on canvas by Charles James Lauder of “Shipping on the Clyde” which sold for £880;
Lot 385, an oil on canvas of Highland cattle by A A G which sold for £1250;
and Lot 401, a very pretty oil on ivorine panel dated 1877 of wild heather with butterflies, which sold to an international telephone bidder for £2000.
Furniture
Robert “Mouseman” Thompson furniture was a big feature of the sale with items including a barometer, sewing box and book stand and larger pieces such as an oak refectory table which sold for £1200, three chairs and a carver which sold for £1150 and a sideboard which fetched £1750 even though it was missing one of its drawers.
Lot 425, a Heriz carpet with turquoise blue ground, attracted a lot of interest before selling to an internet bidder for £3700.
Items of local interest
Our most interesting local item was definitely the naval correspondence mentioned previously and we are particularly pleased that it has stayed in the north east. For further information about the collection please see previous entries on this blog.
Other regional lots included local postcards, a set of sixteen volumes of Archaeologia Aeliana, the journal of the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne and a glass tankard depicting the Sacriston Disaster of 16th November 1903 which sold for £90.
We are now accepting entries for our next Fine Art and Antique Auction to be held on Wednesday 7th March 2012. Please telephone us to arrange an appointment if you have an item you wish to sell.
Ceramics, Glass and Works of Art
We had an interesting collection of ceramics and works of art including Lot 11, a pair of Chinese Canton enamel vases which sold for £650;
and Lot 84, A Bizarre by Clarice Cliff coffee service which sold for £560.
Our most exciting lot from the Collectables category was clearly the folio of correspondence from Sir George Byng to Rear Admiral Delaval.
Militaria
Interest in militaria remained strong with 3 bayonets estimated at £60-100 selling for £360 and Lot 140, a Japanese World War II officer’s sword fetching £380.
Musical Instruments
We continue to achieve very desirable results with our musical instruments, building on our strong customer base to sell two violins and bows for £1450 and £2050 and two cellos and bows for £2000 each.
Jewellery, Silver and Silver Plate
Gold and silver continued to sell well with many buyers looking for the perfect present.
Lot 232, a 1960’s gentleman’s Rolex Oyster chronometer sold for £1350 and Lot 252, an 18ct gold diamond cluster ring fetched £900.
Coins
We had a large selection of coins from a private collector which generated a lot of interest and achieved some particularly strong prices, notably Lot 302, four 22ct gold UK one pound coins which sold for £1800 and the dramatic success of Lot 321, a box of old collectors coins valued quite conservatively which exceeded all expectations by selling for £2150.
Oils, Watercolours and Prints
We had a large collection of paintings in the sale, many coming from a single estate. Interesting lots included Lot 370, an oil on canvas by Charles James Lauder of “Shipping on the Clyde” which sold for £880;
Lot 385, an oil on canvas of Highland cattle by A A G which sold for £1250;
Furniture
Robert “Mouseman” Thompson furniture was a big feature of the sale with items including a barometer, sewing box and book stand and larger pieces such as an oak refectory table which sold for £1200, three chairs and a carver which sold for £1150 and a sideboard which fetched £1750 even though it was missing one of its drawers.
Lot 425, a Heriz carpet with turquoise blue ground, attracted a lot of interest before selling to an internet bidder for £3700.
Items of local interest
Our most interesting local item was definitely the naval correspondence mentioned previously and we are particularly pleased that it has stayed in the north east. For further information about the collection please see previous entries on this blog.
Other regional lots included local postcards, a set of sixteen volumes of Archaeologia Aeliana, the journal of the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne and a glass tankard depicting the Sacriston Disaster of 16th November 1903 which sold for £90.
Wednesday, 11 January 2012
Flog It! Screening
Don't miss the latest Flog It! television show with Boldon Auction Galleries.
It will be screened on Thursday 12th January 2012, BBC2 at 3:45pm.
This programme was made during the Summer at Alnwick Castle and Boldon Auction Galleries, East Boldon.
We hope you enjoy it.
Thursday, 22 December 2011
Treasure Trove sold at Boldon Auction Galleries
A TREASURE trove of football player’s autographs has been gifted to the SAFC Foundation from a collector.
John Kirton from Boldon Auction Galleries with Lot 109, a folder of autographs given as a gift to SAFC Foundation.
The folder included autographs from players including Bobby Moore, Bill Shankly, Geoff Hurst, Wayne Rooney and Ferenc Puskas and raised £280 at Boldon Auction Galleries.
It was left as a legacy to the charity from a lifelong Sunderland fan.
Lynsey Thompson, SAFC Foundation head of development, said: “We’re always very grateful for donations of items that we can auction off to raise funds for SAFC Foundation, whether they’re from private collectors, businesses, or the football club and the players themselves.
“They’re a great way of giving Black Cats fans a chance to own something unique whilst contributing to the improvement of the region through our programmes.”
Meanwhile, Black Cat-daft mackems have been bidding online for some footballing history gems.
The Foundation launched their Christmas charity auction on eBay featuring exclusive and unique SAFC items such as signed and match-worn items including boots and goalkeeping gloves.
Proceeds from the auction go to supporting SAFC Foundation, the official charity of Sunderland AFC, which last year worked with more than 40,000 young people and their families in the Sunderland, South Tyneside and Durham areas.
Goalkeeper Craig Gordon kindly donated worn football boots and gloves along with defender Michael Turner donating worn boots.
Former players Bolo Zenden and John Mensah’s signed boots were also up for grabs in the auction along with matchday programmes signed by former and current players.
Lynsey Thompson, Head of Development for SAFC Foundation said: “We have been delighted to be able to offer Black Cats fans the chance to pick up some unique items and help the local community in the process. I’d like to thank Sunderland AFC and all of the players who made this possible.”
The winning bidders are expected receive their lots before Christmas.
Monday 19th December - Sunderland Echo.
John Kirton from Boldon Auction Galleries with Lot 109, a folder of autographs given as a gift to SAFC Foundation.
The folder included autographs from players including Bobby Moore, Bill Shankly, Geoff Hurst, Wayne Rooney and Ferenc Puskas and raised £280 at Boldon Auction Galleries.
It was left as a legacy to the charity from a lifelong Sunderland fan.
Lynsey Thompson, SAFC Foundation head of development, said: “We’re always very grateful for donations of items that we can auction off to raise funds for SAFC Foundation, whether they’re from private collectors, businesses, or the football club and the players themselves.
“They’re a great way of giving Black Cats fans a chance to own something unique whilst contributing to the improvement of the region through our programmes.”
Meanwhile, Black Cat-daft mackems have been bidding online for some footballing history gems.
The Foundation launched their Christmas charity auction on eBay featuring exclusive and unique SAFC items such as signed and match-worn items including boots and goalkeeping gloves.
Proceeds from the auction go to supporting SAFC Foundation, the official charity of Sunderland AFC, which last year worked with more than 40,000 young people and their families in the Sunderland, South Tyneside and Durham areas.
Goalkeeper Craig Gordon kindly donated worn football boots and gloves along with defender Michael Turner donating worn boots.
Former players Bolo Zenden and John Mensah’s signed boots were also up for grabs in the auction along with matchday programmes signed by former and current players.
Lynsey Thompson, Head of Development for SAFC Foundation said: “We have been delighted to be able to offer Black Cats fans the chance to pick up some unique items and help the local community in the process. I’d like to thank Sunderland AFC and all of the players who made this possible.”
The winning bidders are expected receive their lots before Christmas.
Monday 19th December - Sunderland Echo.
Monday, 19 December 2011
Flog It! transmission date
The Flog It! programme filmed at both Alnwick this summer; and Boldon Auction Galleries September Fine Art & Antique Auction will be transmitted on Friday 6th January at 15:45 on BBC2.
Please check your television listings nearer to the date in case there are any changes to the schedule. If you miss the programme you can watch it again on BBC iplayer within 7 days of original transmission.
We hope you enjoy the programme.
Best wishes,
Boldon Auction Galleries
Please check your television listings nearer to the date in case there are any changes to the schedule. If you miss the programme you can watch it again on BBC iplayer within 7 days of original transmission.
We hope you enjoy the programme.
Best wishes,
Boldon Auction Galleries
Letters From A Life At Sea
HISTORIC documents have surfaced which shed light on the seafaring career of the admiral who built one of the North East’s great mansions.
A collection of 26 items of correspondence from Admiral of the Fleet Sir George Byng in 1718 to Admiral George Delaval will be sold tomorrow at Boldon Auction Galleries in South Tyneside.
It was George Delaval who bought the Delaval estates from his relative Sir John Delaval and who invited the architect Sir John Vanbrugh to design Seaton Delaval Hall in Northumberland, now in the care of the National Trust.
The letters were sent to George Delaval by Admiral Byng when both men were based in the Mediterranean at a time of conflict with Spain. Admiral Delaval led the Blue Squadron under Byng’s command.
The documents include:
Details of the positions which ships were assigned in battle, each vessel’s commander and its number of crew and guns;
Arrangements for a rendezvous point should the fleet by split up by bad weather or accident;
A form to be filled which details crew numbers, stores and rate of consumption of bread, beer, beef, pork, peas, oatmeal, butter and cheese;
A command to Admiral Delaval in which he is “desired and directed whenever you meet any ships belonging to the King of Spain or his subjects you are to take, sink, burn or destroy.”
A letter advising that an agent in Lisbon has procured a large quantity of wine and that if ships’ pursers have the funds they can buy stocks.
The documents, which are from a North East vendor, are expected to fetch £1,500-£2,000.
Everything was rationed at sea - but beer!
By GARETH CRICKMER
Published on Wednesday 14 December 2011 10:21 South Shields Gazette
UP FOR AUCTION ... Boldon Auction Gallery admin assistant Lucy McKelvey with Admiral George Delaval's letters.
HISTORIC naval documents being auctioned in South Tyneside later today reveal 18th-century sailors suffered supply shortages – of everything but beer.
Pork, oatmeal, beef, butter and all other foods were rationed during British war manoeuvres around the Mediterranean in 1718.
But only their daily intake of beer escaped limitation.
The order is detailed in one of 26 documents going under the hammer at Boldon Auction Galleries.
Spanning the months March to October, they were sent by Admiral of the Fleet Sir George Byng to Admiral George Delaval.
Both were based in the Mediterranean while Britain engaged in conflict with Spain.
Caroline Hodges, a Boldon Auction Galleries director, described the items as “fantastic”.
She said: “I was surprised and very excited when they were presented to us.
“You can chart the battles and see what was happening. It has been a real pleasure to be able to look through them.
“They are not easy to read or follow, but each is like a piece of a jigsaw showing how these men lived.
“There is a romantic idea of life at sea and of the battles fought at this time, but these show what it was really like.
“They reveal the difficulties of day-to-day life and the real circumstances in which they lived.
“They build up a picture and give a sense of history.
“The one about the beer is quite amusing.”
The items have been donated by an anonymous private female seller whose family have owned them for generations. She is not a descendant of either admiral. Described as in “delicate” but very good condition, they have a reserve price and are expected to sell for up to £2,000.
The documents detail the positions ships were given for battle, as well as each vessel’s commander and its crew numbers and guns.
One, a short amount allowance order, dated May 29, shows how a ship’s stocks were to be rationed except for beer.
Another tells of arrangements being made for a rendezvous point should the fleet be split by accident or bad weather. And a command to Admiral Delaval tells how he was to “take, sink, burn or destroy” any ship he encounters belonging to the King of Spain.
There is also a letter which shows that an agent in Lisbon had secured a large quantity of wine.
Admiral Delaval owned Seaton Delaval Hall in Northumberland.
It now belongs to the National Trust, which has shown an interest in the documents.
Published on Wednesday 14 December 2011 10:21 South Shields Gazette
HISTORIC naval documents being auctioned in South Tyneside later today reveal 18th-century sailors suffered supply shortages – of everything but beer.
Pork, oatmeal, beef, butter and all other foods were rationed during British war manoeuvres around the Mediterranean in 1718.
But only their daily intake of beer escaped limitation.
The order is detailed in one of 26 documents going under the hammer at Boldon Auction Galleries.
Spanning the months March to October, they were sent by Admiral of the Fleet Sir George Byng to Admiral George Delaval.
Both were based in the Mediterranean while Britain engaged in conflict with Spain.
Caroline Hodges, a Boldon Auction Galleries director, described the items as “fantastic”.
She said: “I was surprised and very excited when they were presented to us.
“You can chart the battles and see what was happening. It has been a real pleasure to be able to look through them.
“They are not easy to read or follow, but each is like a piece of a jigsaw showing how these men lived.
“There is a romantic idea of life at sea and of the battles fought at this time, but these show what it was really like.
“They reveal the difficulties of day-to-day life and the real circumstances in which they lived.
“They build up a picture and give a sense of history.
“The one about the beer is quite amusing.”
The items have been donated by an anonymous private female seller whose family have owned them for generations. She is not a descendant of either admiral. Described as in “delicate” but very good condition, they have a reserve price and are expected to sell for up to £2,000.
The documents detail the positions ships were given for battle, as well as each vessel’s commander and its crew numbers and guns.
One, a short amount allowance order, dated May 29, shows how a ship’s stocks were to be rationed except for beer.
Another tells of arrangements being made for a rendezvous point should the fleet be split by accident or bad weather. And a command to Admiral Delaval tells how he was to “take, sink, burn or destroy” any ship he encounters belonging to the King of Spain.
There is also a letter which shows that an agent in Lisbon had secured a large quantity of wine.
Admiral Delaval owned Seaton Delaval Hall in Northumberland.
It now belongs to the National Trust, which has shown an interest in the documents.
Friday, 4 November 2011
Dickinson's Real Deal
We have been informed by the producers that the episode of Dickinson's Real Deal featuring Boldon Auction Galleries will be shown on ITV1 on Wednesday 30th November so be sure to tune in to see Giles and the team in action!
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