On Thursday night Webb's held their latest antique or newly entitled "Traditional Design" auction. There was a good turn out, with punters there for the good mix of quality furniture and maritime items on offer. Some highlights (i.e. items over estimate) were:
Lot 511, A George III Sterling Silver Pair of Wine Coasters by J.T.Younge & Co. Estimated at $700 - $1,000 they sold for $2100.
Most of the Maritime Paintings sold well above estimate. Lot 623 A Naïve Watercolour entitled 'Barque Newton Captn. R.J Doughty Entering Malta Harbour 1867' Estimated at $800 - $1,200 Sold for $2,500 to a telephone bidder.
And lot 624 - a Frank Barnes oil of 'Manuka' Sold for $3100 carrying an estimate of $1000 - 2000.
My favourite piece of furniture in the sale was lot 634, A Queen Anne Period Single Drop-Leaf Rectangular Table. Est $2500-4000. In very good condition and of subtle proportions someone bought well at $3250.
