Stunning collection of jewellery, watches, gold and silver totals £79,560 at auction in Lichfield

Competitive bidding drove strong results

A HUGE single owner collection including jewellery, watches and silver has totalled £79,560 at auction in Lichfield.

Consigned following a house clearance in Little Aston, the dazzling treasure trove featured in two of Richard Winterton Auctioneers' Antiques & Home Sales at The Lichfield Auction Centre in February.

The collection included gold chains and heavy bracelets, gold cufflinks, numerous impressive rings and Victorian shield-back full gold sovereigns.

Competitive bidding drove strong results throughout, with highlights including an 18ct gold textured hollow curb link bracelet selling at £4,400; an 18ct gold Italian mariner chain necklace selling at £4,000 and an 18ct gold link chain necklace fetching £3,800.

An 18ct white gold Baume & Mercier diamond-set wristwatch made £4,000, a manual wind Bulova wristwatch sold at £1,800 and an Elizabeth II silver twin-handled tray made £1,800.

A special drop-in valuation event in partnership with luxury estate agent Aston Knowles at 8 High Street, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1XA, takes place on Friday, March 20, between 10am and 1pm.

Richard Winterton and Midlands jewellery valuer Georgina Southam FIRV FGA DGA BA (Hons) will be offering free valuations of jewellery, watches, silver, gold and family heirlooms.

Light refreshments will be provided, with a donation of £2 for one item or £5 for three items requested in aid of Birmingham Children's Hospital. 

Free valuations of all types of watches, jewellery, gold and silver also take place at The Auction Café in Lichfield on Tuesdays between 9.30am and 3pm.

There are also extra jewellery and watch valuations on Wednesdays March 25 and April 29, again from 9.30am and 3pm.

Alternatively, to arrange a free valuation of all types of timepieces, jewellery, collectables and antiques or to enquire about a home visit for large collections or house clearances, email office@richardwinterton.co.uk or call 01543 251081.