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t has been a strong start to 2026 at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood, with three auctions already under the belt. Highlights include a large Chinese famille


verte baluster vase from the Qing dynasty, which sold for £8,500 (hammer price) in the first auction of the year. Decorated with an elaborate court scene and bordered with butterflies and a pale-yellow line, this vase far exceeded the estimate of £200-300. In the same auction, a George II yew wood parquetry table ignited a fierce bidding battle, with the hammer eventually coming down at £7,500. In our first Silver, Watches and Jewellery Auction of the


year, the competitive metal prices meant that bidding was strong across all categories. An antique (probably late Georgian or early Victorian) diamond cluster ring more than doubled its estimate of £800- 1000, bringing in £2,400. Another Victorian ring, set with diamonds and pearls, similarly more than doubled its estimate, selling for £1,100 (hammer price). Silver likewise performed exceptionally well, with a Victorian four-piece silver tea and coffee


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service fetching £4,200 under the hammer, and a 20th century silver tea tray by Tiffany & Co.


coming in at £1,700 (hammer price). And our first ever dedicated Stamp Auction


saw a room full of people bidding competitively on collections of stamps from around the world, with strengths in French stamps and British Commonwealth collections. With expertise in Chinese ceramics, antiquarian


books, pictures and works of art, silver, watches and jewellery, furniture, sporting, collectables and memorabilia, and the region’s only dedicated Maritime department, Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood is committed to the highest standards of ethics, customer service and performance. We hold regular valuation days in Kingsbridge where we provide free verbal valuations for auction purposes. Additional valuation services


for probate and insurance are available for a charge; to find out more, visit www.bhandl.co.uk, call 01392 413100, or email enquiries@bhandl.co.uk


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