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Tales of the Unexpected

Hidden treasures and auction sleepers, you would be surprised at the types of items that are now worth money. Here are some lots we sold at unexpected prices, that vendors thought were worthless!

So check with us before you clear a property or dispose of items, you never know you may have some treasure lurking in the loft. Request a valuation.

Meerschaum Pipes

4th January 201827th October 2016
Meerschaum Smoking Pipes SOLD for £1000

This pair of Meerschaum Smoking Pipes SOLD at Bridport Auction House for £1000 in March 2015

Hardy Fishing Reel and Flies

27th October 201627th October 2016
Hardy Fishing Reel and Flies

This Hardy brand fishing reel, scale and two boxes of flies sold at Bridport Auction House in April 2014 for £520

Brass Pole Ornament

27th October 2016
brass-pole-ornament

This brass pole ornament with a bird and anchor motif, bearing the words “Hood Arms” was sold in a 2015 auction for a surprising  £160  

A Proof Copy of ‘Diamonds are Forever’ by Ian Fleming

4th January 201828th December 2013

This slim, drab looking volume was discovered in a bookcase by Mike, and recognised as something special. It subsequently went under the hammer, for £11,000, much to the delight of the Vendor. It was also a world record auction price for a proof copy by this author.

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