Mallams Auctioneers Sale Review: George II Bureau Makes £30,000

By: Mallams Auctioneers
 
OXFORD, U.K. - March 10, 2014 - PRLog -- Mallams Auctioneers are based in Oxford, Abingdon, and Cheltenham. Established in 1788, Mallams is one of the country’s leading specialist provincial auctioneers and estate agents.

Their recent auctions have seen some remarkable items sold for significant sums, and February 2014's Fine Furniture, Silver & Works of Art in Oxford did not disappoint. A number of fascinating lots were entered and achieved high prices, with the most noteable being a fine walnut George II Bureau From The Percival Griffiths Collection, which fetched £30,000.

The stunning bureau was sold along with a receipt from Mallet & Son, London - showing that it was bought by one Captain Hugh Vivian on 7th October 1943.

A number of stunning pieces of furniture made their mark; in particular an 18th Century Portuguese rosewood commode which made £4,200. Furthermore, an 18th Century figured walnut kneehole desk fetched £4600.

And it wasn't just furniture that featured in this Oxford auction. There were a number of other fascinating results in this particular sale, including a 19th Century jug, which made £2000. The design depicted an early steam train, and generated a lot of interest in the room. In the Art & Silverware section, a George III satinwood linen press achieved £2,600, and two pairs of matching early George III silver candlesticks made a total of £5,200.

Along with the more traditional items in February's Fine Furniture, Silver & Works of Art Sale, there were a number of unusual entries. Most noteably, a George III brass dog collar reached over £1000, far exceeding the estimate of £200 - £300.

Mallams Auctioneers regularly hold sales in their salerooms in Oxford, Cheltenham, and Abingdon. For more information about upcoming sales and other advice on auction bidding and valuations, call;

Oxford - 01865 241 358

Abingdon - 01235 462 840

Cheltenham - 01242 235 712

Alternatively, you can visit the website on;

http://www.mallams.co.uk/

Contact
Mallams Auctioneers
***@mallams.co.uk
01865 241 358
End
Source:Mallams Auctioneers
Email:***@mallams.co.uk
Tags:Mallams, Antiques, Furniture, Auction, Oxford
Industry:Furniture, Jewelry
Location:Oxford - Oxfordshire - England
Subject:Events
Account Email Address Verified     Account Phone Number Verified     Disclaimer     Report Abuse
Zest Digital News
Trending
Most Viewed
Daily News



Like PRLog?
9K2K1K
Click to Share