Category Archives: Auctions

Appraisals serve different needs and markets

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Duncan Parker

An appraisal can be prepared to serve different needs. The same item may be appraised to allow an insurer to add it to a household replacement policy, to allow a court determine an amount for settling a bankruptcy, divorce, or … Continue reading →

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Watch Wednesday

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Duncan Parker

Rolex is a name that always creates a stir at auction. This model, lot 148 in the Fall 2013 auction, sold for nearly double its estimate. It doesn’t look like the popular image of a modern Rolex, but this rare … Continue reading →

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Jewellery carries a message

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Duncan Parker

These antique jewels are the perfect representation of the dying days of the Victorian Empire. Beautifully made mourning jewels conveyed a message of good taste in fine craftsmanship, and remembered someone who can’t be with the wearer any longer. A … Continue reading →

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Watch this space on Wednesday:

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Duncan Parker

As the phone is our day to day timepiece, the wristwatch has become an important accessory, both for men and women. Making a statement of your mood, style, or sense of fun is easy with the range of choices available … Continue reading →

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