Diamonds Galore

This forthcoming dedicated Jewellery auction will definitely not leave the ladies disappointed with diamonds to dazzle everyone's' taste buds.

The auction that takes place on the in the evening of the 23rd of July features around 300 lots of stunning jewellery, from splendid Sapphire and Diamond rings, to fabulous Victorian earrings and bracelets. With varied prices from affordable to the more exclusive, there is sure to be a piece for you!

A diamond may be a girls best friend, but how could you say no to Diamonds and Pearls. This stunning set of Pearl and Diamond drop earrings are estimated to go for £1000-£2000.


Lot 1371

Something much different but just as beautifull is this impressive Tanzanite and Diamond set bracelet with approximately 75 carats of Diamonds and Tanzanite totaling about 11.40 carats. An estimated price tag of around £6000 reflects the sophistication of this piece.


Lot 1287

A slightly more affordable yet just as nice item of jewellery would be this Sapphire and Diamond cluster ring in nine carat gold, with an estimated price tag of £150- £250. 

Lot 1209

For more information on this auction and other exciting dedicated ones we have next week, have a look on our website. 

Jewellery Auction

McTear’s ever popular Jewellery Auction will take place on Wednesday 18th June. This auction is held once every five weeks and is dedicated to a range of jewellery at various price points. With 379 lots coming up in this auction, we are sure you will find something that is sure to catch your eye!

In Lot 1386, you can find our beautifully sparkly sapphire and diamond earrings, each set with an oval sapphire of approximately 0.80 carats surrounded by diamonds totalling approximately 0.5 carats in eighteen carat white gold. These eye-catching stunners are estimated between £1500-£2000 and will not go un-noticed.

Another very special piece we have coming up is Lot 1274. This diamond line bracelet is set with brilliant cut diamonds totalling approximately 4.00 carats in fourteen carat gold. The bracelet is 18 cm long and will be a beauty for a very keen customer with estimations between £2500-£3500.



A more affordable piece coming up is Lot 1125 with our pearl and ruby cluster ring. The central white pearl is surrounded by rounded rubies in a nine carat gold band. This ring is sized as M-N and is estimated between £30-£50. This is a nice ring for every day wear and while being affordable… still looks very special.



At the other end of the scale we have a particular highlight in our auction, Lot 1120a. This very impressive early twentieth century diamond solitaire ring has an old brilliant cut stone of approximately 3.50 carats on bifurcated diamond set shoulders in platinum comes in size M. Who will be the lucky lady to win this bid? This ring has an estimated value of £15000 - £18000. We think the smile of the new owner will sparkle just as much as these diamonds!



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An Auctioned Packed April...

Well we really sprung into spring with our special April auctions. On top of the usual ‘3 days of auction’, McTear’s had another 3 unique auctions featuring various pieces of Victorian, Edwardian & Scottish Jewellery, Miniature Spirits and works of art. 

All taking place on the 17th of April, The Miniature Spirits Auction kicked off the day of auctions at 10.30am. This auction included 103 pieces of Miniature bottles of Whisky, Gin, Vodka, Rum and Port, with most lots meeting their estimation and a few exceeding them. An example of this would be this Whisky Miniature Ceramic Selection which has some well known items such as a 12 year old Springbank and a 21 year old Glenfiddich. After an estimate of £30 - £50, the miniatures went under the hammer for £120.


Lot 43

Later on in the day we had 300 stunning lots of Victorian, Edwardian & Scottish Jewellery, with prices ranging from £30 - £8000. Again, some of the lots not only met the expectations held, but also surpassed them, like this beautiful Edwardian Opal and Diamond set clover brooch. After an estimation of £150, this ended up going for a whopping £1000.

Lot 202

The last auction of the day featured some out of the ordinary pieces of ceramic, works of art and jewellery. With various Art Deco pieces and even a Mulberry handbag this was a very enticing auction to be at. One particular piece that grabbed the attentions of bidders was this Ceiling lamp in the style of W.A.S Benson. After an estimated hammer price of £150 this unusual lamp sold for a fantastic £1100. 

Lot 537

To see what other exciting items went under the hammer have a look here.

March at McTear's

McTear’s have started off March well with the special auctions concluding yesterday with The Scottish Contemporary Art auction that had a vast selection of unique and eye catching pieces – perfect way to end a successful week of interesting and exciting auctions.

The auctions commenced on Tuesday with rare and collectable objects from Asia including China, Japan and India going under the hammer in The Asian Works of Art Auction. After an estimation of just £100 - £200, this stunning Chinese Cloisonne Censer sold for a whopping £2800! 

Lot 175 

Bidders would also not be struggling to tell the time on Tuesday with our auction of clocks and timepieces taking place. Interest was high in this auction and this Fine George III Ebonised Bracket Clock sold for a fantastic £8000 after an estimation of just £2000. 

Lot 296

For the whisky enthusiast among you we had our ever popular Rare and Collectable Whisky, Wine and Port Auction that saw many enticing bottles go under the hammer. In particular, this beautiful 25 year old Macallan in a crystal decanter reached £1900 in the auction.

Lot 905

One for the ladies in our Jewellery Auction is this glistening unmounted diamond (2.12 carats) that sold for £6900... There will be one lucky person receiving this! 

Lot 1105

The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction brought the auctions to an end nicely with lots of attractive lots going under the hammer. Fitting for a Sunday, this Graham McKean 'Sunday Afternoon' pastel on paper sold for £260. 

This is just a few of what went under the hammer in last weeks special auctions. To see other auctions, lots and the hammer prices, have a look at our website. 

Our next special auctions will be 8th - 10th of April. 

January's Gems

We have some stunning items in our Fine Jewellery Auction on Wednesday 29th January at 6pm. Make this Valentine’s Day (that is the 14th February) more than just a card day for your special someone…

We know that you shouldn’t have to buy material things to let someone know how much you care about them… but it is a very good way of showing it if you can’t put it into words. On the other hand, why not just treat yourself or someone else… because really we shouldn’t need an excuse!

Lot 1243

 Maybe there is a certain bit of bling in our auction that will help persuade a particular ‘yes’ answer to any questions being ‘popped’ while you are in the romantic mood! We have this very persuasive old cushion cut diamond of approximately 1.21 carats on diamond set foliate motif bifurcated shoulders, in this 18 carat gold solitaire ring in Lot 1243 estimated at £2000-£4000, which very much speaks for itself!

Lot 1272

 If you want something different and want to do something personal, Lot 1272 offers an unmounted black diamond which is approximately 96.00 carats. This is estimated at £800-£1200, and will surely look beautiful in whatever venture it follows.

Lot 1107

 We have this beautiful, unusual multi-gemstone bangle which would look truly stunning on any wrist. This beauty in Lot 1107 is a gold bangle with various colours, shapes and sizes of gemstones, and is estimated £1800-£2400. A very unique and special piece of jewellery!

Lot 1170

 We also have this classic 15 carat gold opal set bracelet  with three opals, and a beautiful heart shaped clasp. This is in Lot 1170 and estimated between £200-£300. A truly timeless piece of jewellery.

 Hopefully we have maybe given you some inspiration. Check out our other upcoming auctions here and keep up to date with McTear's website here.

Be Inspired By McTears

We trust that your Christmas shopping is well under way, and some of you may be smug enough to have yours completely finished! However, if you have been struggling to decide what to get that special someone, McTear’s have an abundance of exciting lots coming up that are sure to put a smile on your loved one’s face this Christmas!


Lot 1114

We have this beautiful nine carat gold charm bracelet with a boot, lantern and coffee charm- a very thoughtful present that can be personalised with charms to suit anyone. This is estimated between £250 and £350, and is coming up in lot 1114 in our Fine Jewellery auction.


Lot 1245

Keeping with fine jewellery, we have this truly stunning size T diamond cluster ring in lot 1245, estimated between £3500 and £4500. The central brilliant cut diamond in approximately 1.4 carats and is surrounded by brilliant cut diamonds of approximately 2.2 carats.

Lot 1389

If you need a present for someone, who isn't flash, but appreciates class and quality, you certainly cannot go wrong with lot 1389. These pearl earrings with a diamond stud are simple yet stunning. This is estimated between £2200 and £2800.


Lot 978

Now now now, lot 978 is guaranteed to put a smile on the face of any whisky lover. This lot is estimated between £80 and £120, includes a collection; Glenfiddich Special Old Reserve Single Speyside Malt whisky, Teacher’s Highland Cream Blended Scotch Whisky, Castle Pride Blended Scotch Whisky, Chivas Regal 12 year old Blended Scotch Whisky and Scottish Island Malt Whisky Liqueur by The Melldalloch Liqueur Company.

Check out what else we have in our upcoming auctions here or even get gift vouchers here for those slightly more 'choosy' loved ones!

Ready to Bid and Buy at McTear's

Time to start to your Christmas shopping for your nearest and dearest, and why not start at McTear’s Auctioneers? There is much to be appreciated in next week's auctions, have a look at only a few of our favourite Lots coming up.

First up, we have this George IV silver and cut crystal six bottle cruet set in Lot 1, estimated between £250-£350. A cruet set is a collection of small containers to hold condiments such as oil, mustard, vinegar and pepper. The shape of each cruet is specific to the condiment it is designed to hold. This could be a very stunning addition to your next dinner party... Forget the fine china, let the George IV silver and cut crystal cruet set to the talking! Also, this precious set is a sparking feature for your sideboard decoration! Watch out for this on Tuesday 12th November in our Silver Auction, and see what else it has to offer here.


LOT 1

Next up in Lot 130, we have this 14 piece Irish Belleek porcelain shamrock tea service set… a grand way to serve up tea to visitors. Belleek is an Irish village in Country Fermanagh which has been producing much desired pottery for over 155 years. See what else is in our British and Continental Ceramics and Glass Auction on Tuesday 12th November here.

LOT 130

Tune in to Lot 355 for this 19th Century Hagspiel Figured Walnut Baby Grand Piano. This is a beautiful feature to warm up a room with the wonderful aesthetics it produces. Estimated between £300 and £500, this is sure to be a popular Lot for keen bidders. See more included in our Furniture , Clocks and Works of Art Auction on Tuesday 12th November here.

LOT 355 

Time for some bling, with Lot 1051 offering up this glamorous Lady’s 18ct Gold Rolex Date Just Wrist Watch, with diamond dot numerals. Do you know a very lucky lady who deserves this striking watch? The watch is estimated between £5000 and £7000… Christmas is just around the corner! See what else we have in our Watches and Coins on Wednesday 13th November auction here

LOT 1051

See our other upcoming auctions that week, our catalogues are ready for viewing;

Rare & Collectable Whisky, Wine & Port Auction on Wednesday 13th November at 10.30am

Fine Jewellery Auction Wednesday 13th November at 6 pm

The Scottish Pictures Auction Thursday 14th November at 6pm

'March' through this Month's Auctions...

Last week was a busy one for McTear's with our special auctions running from the 12th right through to the 17th, proving March to be a successful one...

These special day's of auctions included British & Continental Ceramics & Glass, Silver & Plate, Asian Works of Art, Furniture, Clocks and Works of Art, Rare and Collectable Whisky, Wine and Port, Fine Jewellery, Watches and Coins, British and Continental Pictures, Sports Memorabilia and The Scottish Contemporary Art Auctions.

The auctions all included a variation of exciting items from beautiful pieces of pottery, to pretty jewellery and sporting collectables...something to suit everyone.

This fine Royal Worcester vase by Harry Davis sold for £2000 last Tuesday in our British & Continental Ceramics & Glass, Silver & Plate auction after an estimation of £500-£800. There were many other items in the auction by Harry Davis, all reaching desirable hammer prices.

Lot 122

This Macallan 1938 Single Highland Malt Whisky went under the hammer for £4000 in our Whisky auction last week. Another fantastic hammer price reached.

Lot 688

Rolex Oyster Perpetual  Submariner watch sold for a brilliant £5200 in our Jewellery auction last week.

Lot 1008

These are just a selection of our successful lots that sold in our special auctions last week. For more hammer prices visit our website.

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Great Start to 2013...

The second week of January proved to be an exciting and successful one for McTear's. Some keen bidders came with Christmas money in hand to snap up some auction pieces.

The three days commencing the 8th of January held 6 individual auctions with a further special auction on Sunday the 13th, all with some unique items going under the hammer.

 Over the three days we had the following auctions: Fine Pictures, Fine Jewellery, Watches and Coins, Rare & Collectable Whisky, Wine & Port, Furniture, Clocks & Works of Art, Asian Works of Art and British & Continental Ceramics & Glass, Silver & Plate.

The Scottish Contemporary Art auction that took place on the Sunday saw Lot 1571 sail past its estimates. After being estimated to sell for £6000-£7000, it ended up going under the hammer for a fantastic £11000.

Lot 1571. ALEXANDER GOUDIE (1933 - 2004) SALUTE oil on canvas 151cm x 151cm.

In The Fine Jewellery, Watches and Coins auction, after being estimated to sell for £200-£300, this Gentleman's art deco Rolex wrist watch reached a brilliant £2200 when it went under the hammer.

Lot 1032 GENTLEMAN'S ART DECO ROLEX WRIST WATCH

These are just a couple of highlights from the auctions. For a full overview of what sold and how much each piece went under the hammer for, have a look at our website.

Our next '3 days of Auctions' will begin on the 5th of February.


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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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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.

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June's Exciting Auctions

It's nearly that time again for McTear's '3 days of auctions' which will take place from the 5th to the 7th of June.

During these 3 days we will be holding various exciting sales including The Scottish Contemporary Art auction, Rare and Collectable Whisky, Wine & Port auction and Furniture and Works of Art auction. This will give people a chance to buy an outstanding selection of paintings by Scotland's finest artists, a huge range of rare and collectable whiskies for collectors and whisky lovers alike and beautiful lots of jewellery, watches and coins. 

Alexander Millar Stan and Ollie oil on canvas estimated to sell for £7000-£10000 in The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction on Tuesday the 5th of June at 6pm.



This Pearl and Enamel dress ring estimated to sell £80 -£120 in our Fine Jewellery, Watches and Coins auction on Wednesday the 6th June at 6pm.

For more details on the auctions we have during the 3 days visit our website where you can find the online catalogues for what will be sold at each auction.

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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.  

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