For serious collectors of vintage jewellery or shoppers seeking to bag a designer bargain at a fraction of the price, traditional auctions are proving to be a popular choice.
Fellows auctioneers, based in the historic Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham will be holding a sale of Vintage Jewellery & Accessories on Monday 11th March featuring over 1,000 lots. To help global buyers, the auction can be watched in real time on-line so buying from the comfort of your own home or desk just got a lot easier.
As well as featuring single items of clothing, jewellery and accessories, customers can also buy large quantities of jewellery from five to twenty pieces per bag. Vintage designers such as Sphinx, Monet, Trifari, Exquisite and Sarah Coventry are just a few of the popular names that can be purchased in this auction.
If you like period dramas, then Lot 1032 featuring a black moleskin top hat and a grey morning hat should be on your list – we think the folks at Downton Abbey and Mr Selfridge would approve! There is also a wide selection of vintage fur coats and jackets ranging from £40 – £2,000.
Scandinavian pieces are plentiful in the sale, which have a great collectors following: classic Georg Jensen and some eye-catching Bjorn Weckstrom pieces. Lot 627, one of his silver ‘Space series’ rings, would definitely be a conversation starter.
Lot 832 – A selection of costume jewellery – estimate £40 – £60
Lot 977 – Two vintage handbags and a portable jewellery case – estimate £80 – £120
Lot 385 – A selection of marcasite jewellery – estimate £40 – £60
Lot 1 – A mid 20th century continental paste swallow bird brooch – estimate £100 – £150
The full catalogue can be viewed online: http://bit.ly/XzoI9y