Silver has been widely used in Chinese decorative objects, from boxes to bowls, since the 7th century. During the time of the Tang Dynasty, silver alloys of lead or tin were cast and hammered into countless shapes, and engraved floral patterns began to emerge in the Yuan dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, which ruled China…
The catalogue for our 23rd August Fine Art Sale went live on the weekend, and our top 10 most watched lots so far are: Lot 615 19th century British SchoolHead and shoulder portrait of a gentleman in a wig and frock coatOvalOil on canvas74 x 58cm Estimates: £200 - 300 Lot 128 A yellow metal…
Our 23rd August Fine Art Sale features 184 lots of jewellery which includes diamonds, pearls, wristwatches, rings, pocket watches, bracelets, brooches and so much more! Our jewellery section of our Fine Art sales is usually the largest section of the sale, but this August sale it is eclipsed by the coins & there's even jewellery…
Our Catalogue for the sale is now live and features 685 lots of jewellery, coins, oil paintings, watercolours, prints, furniture, silver, works of art, collectors' lots and more! In person viewing for the sale is available the following days & times:Monday, 21st August 2023 - 09:00 - 17:00Tuesday, 22nd August 2023 - 09:00 - 18:30Morning…
coins and boy are there an abundance of them in our 23rd August Fine Art Sale. Altogether there are 338 lots of coins in the sale, being sovereigns, half sovereigns, quarter sovereigns, Krugerrands, other collectors coins, crowns, Austrian Coronas and coin sets. It is a veritable cornucopia of coins for any coin collectors (or people…
With the catalogue live and over 100 bidders registered in less than 24hrs, we thought we'd take a look at the current most watched lots. This can change on a daily or even hourly basis, and has done so a couple of times within this sale since the catalogue went live. We're often surprised by…
Come discover the allure of fine jewellery at Anthemion Auctions and let yourself be captivated by the beauty and history embodied in each creation. Join us for our auction on the 24th of May that celebrates the artistry and craftsmanship of the finest jewellery makers. From stunning diamond pieces to elegant brooches rings and earrings,…
Anthemion Auctions' 24th of May Fine Art sale is to feature a strong selection of paintings and prints by Welsh artists, including Donald McIntyre, Will Roberts, Wilf Roberts, Charles Wyatt Warren, John Knapp-Fisher, John Eynon, Sue Morgan and others. The sale also features paintings by Cecil Rochfort Doyly-John, Arthur Miles, Liam O'Connor, Matthew Snowden and…
Our 24th May Fine Art sale catalogue is now live. The sale features 606 lots of jewellery, coins, furniture, oil paintings, watercolours, silver, works of art, medals and militaria, guns, sporting memorabilia, clocks, ceramics, antique books and more! See below for links to a selection of the sale sections. Jewellery: Oil Paintings: Books: Silver: Ceramics:
Stained glass of Saint David of Wales | All Saints Episcopal Church, San Francisco, CA | photo by AJ Alfieri-Crispin For our non Welsh clientele, today is the Feast of Saint David, the patron saint of Wales. St. David's day has been celebrated since he was canonised by Pope Callixtus II, in the 12th Century.…
