Tune in & Don't Miss Out...

McTear's Auctioneers, starting this Tuesday 6th November, will be featured on various radio stations where listeners can text in their item for them to be valuated on air.

Listen out for our very own Brian Clements on The Ally Bally radio show where he will be speaking about some of the listener’s antiques during a 30 minute appearance starting this Tuesday 6th November at 11.30.

This feature, occurring every 4 weeks, can be heard on Clyde 2, Forth 2, Northsound 2 and Tay AM… Tune in and Don’t miss it!

It couldn't be easier with our TextIt service...

1.Photograph the object you wish to have valued using your mobile phone camera.

2.Text the word ‘value ally’ along with the photo to 88600

3.We will text you back with an estimated valuation of your object...simple and free!*

*Standard text rate may apply.

McTear’s Auctioneers… We’ve got your lot!

Look What's Arrived at McTear's...

Like every month, McTear's have an exciting three days of auction coming up at the end of October offering bidders the chance to grab themselves some rare and collectable whisky, wine & port to a selection of fine jewellery, watches and coins.

Coming up for auction at McTear’s on the 24th October will be this Charles Horner of Halifax silver pendant, estimated to sell at £80-120. The Charles Horner company was famous for producing a wide range of jewellery in the Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts and Art Deco styles.

Also, just arrived at McTears is this Walker & Hall tea service for our auction on the 23rd of October - Sensational Silver!

Look what else has come in for these auctions! Lot 1779, 'Winter Window' by Christine L McArthur,is expected to fetch between £350 and £450 on Thursday October 25th.

Finally, coming up for sale on the 24th October is this Gentleman’s Nine Carat Gold Art Deco Wrist Watch. This is estimated to sell at £80-£120. 

Keep an eye on our website for the online catalogues for each auction. The auctions will commence on Tuesday the 23rd of October and will finish on Thursday the 25th.

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Rare Bank Notes Raise £1000

Rare bank notes that were printed specially to mark the Queens Diamond Jubilee went on sale in last weeks Furniture, Clocks & Works of Art auction, raising a fantastic £1000 for The STV appeal. 

The Royal Bank of Scotland produced ten of the limited edition ten pound notes, all with consecutive serial numbers prefixed ‘STV’ with five notes portraying images of the Queen through the decades. These five notes were mounted together in a double sided frame to be sold at McTear’s Furniture & Works of Art auction that took place on Thursday 16th August.

Before the auction, Elizabeth Partyka, deputy director of channels at STV commented on the auction saying it was marvellous news for the STV Appeal with these rare £10 notes anticipated to raise considerably more than their face value. This they did, with an incredible £1000 raised to help children living in poverty in Scotland.

Commenting on the sale, Brian Clements, Managing Director of McTear’s said: “It is extremely rare for a bank to produce special edition notes which makes this collection extremely valuable. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to not only own some very collectable bank notes, but to also raise much needed funds for the STV Appeal”. McTear’s are delighted to be supporting John and the campaign and are very pleased to be able to raise lots of money to help those children in Scotland who are affected by poverty.

An Exciting Week to End July...

Next week at McTear's we have a lot in store to finish July on a high. On Thursday the 26th of July we have a very busy and exciting day planned.

The auctioneers will be extremely busy with three auctions taking part throughout the day.

Starting off at 12.00pm, we have our Victorian, Edwardian and Scottish Jewellery auction that will feature roughly 200 items of period jewellery. Various items of unique and beautiful jewellery will be sold with a piece to hopefully suit everyone such as the ones shown below.

This fine Edwardian pearl and diamond set pendant is estimated to sell for £1000-£2000.

This Edwardian diamond set solitaire ring is estimated to sell for £4000-£5000.

This White Metal Diamond Set Brooch set with early rose cut diamonds is estimated to sell for £100-£20.

For all the Fashionistas out there we have our Decorative Arts, Design and Fashion auction at 2.00pm. This unique auction will give you the chance to view and purchase various lots of decorative arts items, as well as a large collection of vintage clothing and designer hand bags and accessories.

This 1970s wool H.Busse cream dress suit with snake skin belt and detailing is estimated to sell for £150-£250.

This Sarh Honeyman pot with cactus porcelain pot, signed and dated, is estimated to sell for £200-£400.

This Art Nouveau silver embossed purse is estimated to sell for £60-£90.

To finish the day, we have a special event: The Wine Auction. This will feature fine wines, vintage port and sherry, cognac, armagnac and Champagne, just in time for the weekend.

Remy Martin 1936 miniature very old Cognac, estimated to sell for £1000-£2000.

Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1986 Saint Julien 2eme Cru Classé, estimated to sell for £200-£240.

Moet & Chandon Salmanazar 900cl bottle, estimated to sell for £500-£600.

If you would like more information on the upcoming auctions visit our website.

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'Three Days of Auctions'

It's nearly that time again for our 'Three Days of Auctions' event which will take place from Tuesday the 1st through to Thursday the 3rd of May.

Once every five weeks McTear's hold various auctions over a three day period with over 2000 lots of Rare & Collectable Whisky, Fine Wines, Jewellery, Watches & Coins, British, Continental & Asian Works of Art, Ceramics & Collectables and Silver, also Scottish, Contemporary & Fine Pictures, Antique Furniture, Clocks, Sports Memorabilia & Militaria.

Here's a sneak preview of some of the items that will be auctioned:

The Fine Pictures Auction will take place on Tuesday 1st of May at 10.30am.

Fine Pictures 01/05/2012: Lot 26 Estimate: £30000 - £50000

The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction will take place on Tuesday 1st of May at 6.00pm.

The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction: Lot 470 Estimate: £400-£600

Fine Jewellery, Watches and Coins Auction will take place on Wednesday the 2nd of May at 6.00pm.

Fine Jewellery, Watches and Coins: Lot 1008 Estimate: £9500-£10500

We will also have a Rare & Collectable Whisky, Wine & Port auction on Wednesday the 2nd of May at 10.30am. On Thursday the 3rd of May there will be a Decorative Arts & Design, Asian Works of Art and British & Continental Ceramics & Glass at 12pm and a Silver, Collectables, Decorative Pictures & Furniture at 6pm.  

For more information please visit our Website, Like us on Facebook or Follow us on Twitter.
 

McTear's Graduate Internship

If you have an interest in art and antiques then McTears may have the perfect thing for you. Graduates have the chance to participate in one of McTear's six week Internship where they will see first hand what it is like to work in a demanding and busy independent auction house.

Internship Gateway

If it is of interest to you, once every 5 weeks we hold an introduction to internships over an eight day period.
During this period you will take part in all aspects of a hectic auction week. This will include gallery preparation, viewing assistance, client liaison, clerking, telephone bid operation, live Internet bidding and general administration giving you an insight into the day-to-day processes and events.  Candidates are expected to work on a full-time basis for the whole eight days.

Six Week Internship

Unfortunately only a small amount of six week internships are available during the year but it offers the successful applicant an opportunity to gain a wide experience in all McTear’s departments. With the chance to work either part-time or full-time, graduates will be able to have practical involvement in various departments including Pictures, Asian Works of Art, Jewellery, Ceramics & Glass, Silver and Whisky. This aims to provide graduates with the best possible experience of working life in a leading auction house.

If you would like to find out more information visit our website where you will find the contact details of who is responsible for the Internships.

Alternatively if you are looking to find out further information on our upcoming auctions visit our website, Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend

On Thursday 12th April McTear’s have an exciting auction that is sure to excite many. A range of unique and eye-catching jewellery will be auctioned in our Victorian, Edwardian and Scottish jewellery sale and what a better way to treat yourself after indulging in chocolate over Easter.

From necklaces to brooches, pearls to diamonds and approximately 400 lots of jewellery to be sold, there is an item to appeal to everyone.

This beautiful three stranded pearl necklace with diamond clasp boasts elegance and will add style to any outfit you wear. It is definitely a special item not to be missed. The clasp's central cushion cut diamond is approximately 3.06 carats and is surrounded by diamonds totalling about 0.50 carats. As people say; 'Diamonds are a girl's best friend.'



Lot 31
Estimate: £4000-£5000



This unique Serpant Motif necklace is extremely original. The Victorian gold enamelled ruby and pearl set necklace is completely different to the pearl one but the originality of it will be sure to make a statement. Perfect for the summer, the turquoise will brighten up any outfit you wear.  



Lot 26
Estimate: £800-£1200

If a necklace isn't your thing, how about this classic fine Edwardian bar brooch with the central square emerald of approximately 1.04 carats, flanked by old brilliant cut diamonds totalling approximately 1.40 carats. A beautiful yet simple addition to your jewellery collection.  



Lot 5
Estimate: £350 - £450


For more information on this auction and any other auctions that we have coming up April visit our website.
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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.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNDpjTqQL2U 

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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