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Turkish coffee pots
Amber bead necklace
Sold for £1,150
Sold for £1,500
Sold to an overseas buyer
Island Auction Rooms
HRD Auctions
Cast iron fire grate
Medal group
Sold for £1,400
Sold for £1,500
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Island Auction Rooms
HRD Auctions
Sold for £1,650
Sold for £850
From a consignment of
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over 25 antique string
Batchelor, sold to a
instruments
mainland collector
Island Auction Rooms
HRD Auctions
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Militaria
interest
on the up
Militaria is always a category which
performs well at auction, and with this
year marking the centenary of the start of
the First World War and the 70th anniversary
of D-Day, Hose Rhodes Dickson have noticed a burgeoning
level of interest across this field.
HRD employ the most up to date internet bidding
technology to ensure all lots reach the global audience, and
guarantee vendors receive premium prices for desirable
pieces. Lots which attracted spirited bidding included a First
World War medal group selling for £1,500, and an extensive
collection of regimental cap badges which made £4,300.
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