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Thursday, 22 December 2011
Hermes Kelly Bag sells for £1100 at McTear's
It was no surprise that this C.1930's Hermes "Kelly" black leather hand bag was the star of our Christmas auction. Creating much interest from both present and remote bidders, this timeless piece sold for £1100. Watch McTear's Magda Ketterer auctioning this special lot at our Christmas Jewellery, Pictures and Objects d'Art evening last night.
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Another Successful Evening at McTear's
Our Christmas Jewellery, Pictures and Objets d'Art evening on Wednesday 21st December added another successful event to our already long list of achievements this year. Many people took the opportunity to get last minute presents and browse over 500 lots of contemporary and period jewellery, pictures, rare and collectible whisky and objets d'art.
Among the most popular items was this carved Jade pendant which although estimated between £100 - £150, sold for £750.
It was definitely a good night for jewellery as this Edwardian aquamarine and seed pearl set pendant - estimated at £120-£150 - reached a hammer price of £260.
The first auction of 2012 is Interiors on Friday 13 January.
The staff & directors of McTear’s wish all our clients a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
A fantastic evening was had by all and it was the perfect close to our 2011 auctions. We're closing for the Christmas & New Year holidays from 5pm today (Thursday 22nd December) and the auction galleries re-open on Wednesday 4 January.
The first auction of 2012 is Interiors on Friday 13 January.
The staff & directors of McTear’s wish all our clients a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Friday, 16 December 2011
Hermes at McTear's
Known for their exquisite leather goods - most notably their handbags - Hermes has become a fashion staple in many wardrobes around the world. With a whole host of celebrity fans, it's no wonder that these timeless bags can sell for up to £129,865
Given its history, we think this beautiful C.1930's Hermes "Kelly" black leather hand bag in our Christmas Jewellery, Pictures and Objects d'Art auction is a fabulous find. Estimated between £200 and £300, this vintage bag comes complete with padlock and two keys numbered 021.
Each handbag takes around three months to make and the waiting lists have been known to span years, luckily for you, you only have to wait until our auction on Wednesday 21st December.
Given its history, we think this beautiful C.1930's Hermes "Kelly" black leather hand bag in our Christmas Jewellery, Pictures and Objects d'Art auction is a fabulous find. Estimated between £200 and £300, this vintage bag comes complete with padlock and two keys numbered 021.
Each handbag takes around three months to make and the waiting lists have been known to span years, luckily for you, you only have to wait until our auction on Wednesday 21st December.
January Auction Dates
McTear's are kicking off the New Year with style. We've got an amazing auction line up for January and entries are welcome for all categories up until 22nd December.
The schedule for January is:
17th – The British and Continental Art Evening, 6pm
18th – Rare & Collectable Whisky, Wine & Port, 10.30am
18th – Jewellery Evening, 6pm
19th – British & Continental Ceramics & Glass, 10.30am
19th – Vintage Clocks & Watches, 10.30am
19th – Silver & Objets de Vertu, 10.30am
19th – Furniture & Works of Art Evening, 6pm
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The schedule for January is:
17th – The British and Continental Art Evening, 6pm
18th – Rare & Collectable Whisky, Wine & Port, 10.30am
18th – Jewellery Evening, 6pm
19th – British & Continental Ceramics & Glass, 10.30am
19th – Vintage Clocks & Watches, 10.30am
19th – Silver & Objets de Vertu, 10.30am
19th – Furniture & Works of Art Evening, 6pm
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Friday, 2 December 2011
Victorian Perfume Bottle
Add some vintage charm to any scent with this beautiful late Victorian Silver-mounted glass perfume bottle. Lot 1506 in our Asian Works of Art and British and Continental Ceramics, Glass and Silver auction, this piece is estimated at £80-£120.
Les fleurs enchantées..
In the sale of the 7th December, McTear’s are delighted to offer this Victorian hand painted brooch.
Made by Swiss watchmakers and jewellers Capt and Boyer in the late nineteenth century, the brooch is painted to depict a character from the opera La Guirlande ou Les Fleurs enchantées.
The brooch was painted by G. Lamunian and is signed to the right of the image. It is also signed to the reverse ‘Capt and Boyer’ and is in its original fitted case.
Such pieces are rare to the market and this brooch represents a wonderful opportunity for those collectors of jewellery and Victorian art to add significantly to their collection.
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Made by Swiss watchmakers and jewellers Capt and Boyer in the late nineteenth century, the brooch is painted to depict a character from the opera La Guirlande ou Les Fleurs enchantées.
The brooch was painted by G. Lamunian and is signed to the right of the image. It is also signed to the reverse ‘Capt and Boyer’ and is in its original fitted case.
Such pieces are rare to the market and this brooch represents a wonderful opportunity for those collectors of jewellery and Victorian art to add significantly to their collection.
http://www.mctears.co.uk/
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