Tuesday 20 August 2013

20 August Auction Sale Starts 12.30pm

Our Two Day Specialist Auction Sale starts today 20 August 2013 at 12.30pm

 
A F Brock Auction Catalogues
 

Lots 1 to 319 include range of jewellery, watches, silverware, ceramics, toys and other collectables

Viewing from 10am to 12pm at our office, 269 London Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 4PL

Sale starts at 12.30pm.  If you cant attend the sale in person you can use our Live Internet Bidding facility to bid during the sale from the comfort of your own home.

Our in-house shipping service will professionally pack your lots and post them worldwide.  Feel free to request a quote before bidding.

 
A F Brock Auction Sale 20 & 21 August on The-Saleroom.com

If you have any queries about the sale please call 0161 456 5050 or email info@afbrock.co.uk

Monday 19 August 2013

Stunning Diamond Jewellery at Amazing Prices | August 2013 Auction

We have a fantastic selection of diamond jewellery in our upcoming auction. 
Its been difficult to choose but we've picked our top ten favourites to share with you... 


#1
Lot 101 is this gorgeous diamond ring in platinum probably from the Art Deco period.
Comprising an early brilliant cut stone, approx. 0.87 carats, in crown setting with ornate sloping shoulders, each set with four small diamonds.
[Size L or 5.3/4 US (2.6g)]

Lot 101 is estimated to sell for £800 - £1200

#2
Lot 104 is a beautiful ladies' three stone diamond ring in 18ct white gold.
Total weight approx. 1.50 carats, with each stone set in four claw crown setting.
[Size N or 6.1/2 US (3.8g)]

We estimate lot 104 to sell for £1200 - £1500 which is a lot less than its retail or insurance replacement value that could be ten times as much.


#3

Lot 157 is this lovely ladies' diamond solitaire ring with twist shoulders.
Comprises an early brilliant cut diamond, approx. 1.07 carats,
in a white gold setting with an 18ct yellow gold shank with twist shoulders.
[Size O or 7.1/4 US (5.1g)]

This stunning solitaire could be yours for a bargain price,
we estimate it for auction at £900 to £1200

#4
Lot 163 is one of the star lots in our specialist auction sale on 20 August 2013. 
This ring comprises a 2.00 carat pear cut diamond, with three small diamonds
set in each shoulder, in platinum.
[Size U or 10 US (4.4g)]

Our estimate is £3500 -£4500,
someone is going to be very happy when they receive this stunning ring.
Click HERE to read our recent post about this ring.

#5
Lot 168  is this beautiful ladies' antique diamond cluster ring in yellow gold.
Comprises nine old cut stones, total weight 1.00 carats and two small diamonds at the top of each shoulder in white metal settings and 18ct yellow gold shank. 
[Size L or 5.3/4 US (2.6g)]

This ring has been entered by a local charity shop who received the ring as a donation,
lets hope it raises lots of money to support their charitable work.

This ring is estimated at £300 - £400

The final five lots have been listed here with links so you can access images and descriptions;

Lot 22  Modern diamond set ring with six brilliant cut stones, total 0.50 carats £180 - £220
Lot 41  Diamond set half eternity ring with twelve brilliant cut stones, total 1.00 carat £180 - £240
Lot 80 Diamond solitaire pendant, 0.60 carat early brilliant cut stone £300 - £400
Lot 167  Diamond solitaire ring by Goldsmiths, 0.50 carat brilliant cut stone £350 - £450
Lot 169 Pair of diamond stud earrings, total 0.50 carats in 18ct gold £170 - £200


Please click HERE to view our online catalogue and HERE to view our new flipbook catalogue.



The above items of diamond jewellery will be sold in our auction sale on 20th August,
sale starts with Lot 1 at 12:30pm.  More information on www.afbrock.co.uk




Saturday 17 August 2013

Antique Postcard Collection | August 2013 Auction


Lot 897 is a beautiful collection of antique and vintage postcards, including some topographical postcards of  villages such as Marple, Macclesfield and Buxton from early to mid 1900's.  Also contains a variety of greeting cards, glamour, comic, war time and photographic cards circa 1900.  There is a small number of beautiful embroidered collectable postcards.

Selection of postcards about Marple 

Marple Postcards: cartoon couple at Roman Lake; photograph of boat on Roman Lake; Entrance to Marple Dale and Marple Hall; Marple Hall


A few of the greeting postcards 
The greetings postcards give us an insight into what life was like.

Also included in the lot are these lovely collectable embroidered postcards.



We are estimating this antique postcard collection at £160-£200.
 
It is a wonderful piece of history, showing what life was like in the early parts of the 20th century. The sale date for this item is 21st August 2013. Please visit our website HERE for more information. 


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Friday 16 August 2013

Manchester United Football Programmes from 1930's & 1950's | August 2013 Auction

Manchester United fan's all over the world could be interested in the small collection of MUFC programmes from the 1930's and 1950's in our next auction sale.  
See images and descriptions of lots 899, 900 and 901 below.  They would make a fantastic gift or interesting addition to a MUFC collection. 


Lot 899 includes programmes from the 1957-58 and 198-59 seasons including v. Chelsea, Sheffield Wednesday, Bromwich Albion, Nottingham Forest and Leeds United. These six programmes are estimated £40-£60 


Lot 900 includes a MUFC v Red Star Yugoslavia Festival of Britain Commemorative programme, match played at Old Trafford on 12th May 1951.


We estimate this lot at £70-£100


Our final Manchester United lot, 901, is the oldest of the three collectors lots, from the 1937-38 season.

The programme is from the MUFC v Bury match played at Old Trafford on the 7th May 1938. It appears to have been signed by the late George Mutch.

                         
Lot 901 - including what seems to be an autograph from the late George Mutch

This is estimated for £120 - £160.


Please click HERE to view our online catalogue and HERE to view our new flipbook catalogue.


Viewing days are open to the general public on 16, 17 and 19 August from 10.30am to 3.30pm. The auction on 20th August starts at 12.30pm and the sale on 21st August starts at 12pm.

Tuesday 13 August 2013

Star items in our next sale | August 2013 Auction

We are very proud to include an outstanding collection of rare historic English gold and silver coins in their Two Day Specialist Auction Sale on 20th & 21st August.

One of the star lots is an Oliver Cromwell gold Broad of twenty shillings, dated 1656, lot 328. This was the first gold coin produced by the new machine made process with a milled edge. Previously coins were often reduced in size and value by clipping the edges for the precious metal. Only a very small number of the Cromwell gold coins were produced. A F Brock expect this coin to achieve between £6,000 and £10,000. Click HERE to read our full post about this.

The August sale also features medieval gold coins, including an Edward III half noble , Henry VIII Crown of the Double Rose and a half Sovereign, James I Laurel and Unite. The collection also comprises a superb example of a Charles I Unite. There is a silver Testoon produced towards the end of Henry VIII’s reign in very debased silver, this earned Henry VIII the nickname of “Old Coppernose”.


Edward III Half Noble, c.1360

The sale also features gold Guineas from Charles II to George III and most dates of gold Sovereigns issued after the great re-coinage of 1816 to the present day. Earlier silver Crowns in the sale include Elizabeth I and three examples of the ornate Gothic portrait Proof Crowns of Queen Victoria, including one struck in pure silver of which only a few are known to exist. Other star items include proof £5 and £2 gold coins of 1826 and an immaculate proof gold £5 of 1887.


Charles II gold guinea,1679

This is a unique opportunity for collectors of historic English gold and silver coins to purchase quality items. This two day specialist sale has a range of other interesting items within their jewellery, silverware, ceramics, toys, coins, medals, banknotes, stamps, cigarette cards, postcards and collectables sections.

Highlights include a stunning pear shaped diamond ladies ring (post HERE), a rare medieval stirrup ring, a Naval GSM Medal of 1848, First Edition Beatles Albums, early Manchester United Football Programmes as well as coins from Celtic times to modern day some of which have already been mentioned.


Medieval stirrup ring, c. 14th Century

First edition Beatles Albums

Early Manchester United programmes,1957-58 season

Please click HERE to view our online catalogue and HERE to view our new flipbook catalogue.


Viewing days are open to the general public on 16, 17 and 19 August from 10.30am to 3.30pm. The auction on 20th August starts at 12.30pm and the sale on 21st August starts at 12pm.



Monday 12 August 2013

Beatles Album Collection | August 2013 Auction

Lot 310 in our 20 August Auction Sale is a fantastic one for all you Beatles fans out there.


This lot contains 5 Beatles albums in good condition, including:
'White Album' (1968) with Poster & 4 Colour Prints of the 'Fab 4'
'Rubber Soul' (1965)
'Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band' (1967) with Cut-Out plus Red & White Inner
'Help!' (1965) 
'Revolver' (1966)

...plus 5 Beatles singles including:
'Magical Mystery Tour' (1967) with Booklet & Blue Lyric Sheet
'We Can Work It Out / Day Tripper'
'All You Need Is Love / Baby You're A Rich Man'
'I Am The Walrus / Hello, Goodbye'
'Strawberry Fields Forever / Penny Lane'

The lot also includes Pink Floyd 'Dark Side Of The Moon' with 2 posters and stickers and an Elton John 'Greatest Hits' album.

This is a wonderful lot for music and Beatles lovers.
The estimate is only £80-£120, a fantastic price for this small album collection.

Please click HERE to view our online catalogue description with multiple images and HERE to view our new flipbook catalogue.


Viewing days are open to the general public on 16, 17 and 19 August from 10.30am to 3.30pm. The auction on 20th August starts at 12.30pm and the sale on 21st August starts at 12pm.






Saturday 10 August 2013

Vintage Star Trek Figures | August 2013 Auction

Just a small collection of the items in lot 313  include these vintage Star Trek figures from 1974.
Star Trek Figures

These are perfect collectable items for Star Trek fans, as they are in fantastic condition in their original boxes!

Captain Kirk Star Trek figure
Klingon Star Trek figure
Mr Spock Star Trek figure

The lot not only contains these three figures from the hit '70s sci-fi show, but also contains collectable figures from Thunderbirds, Planet Of The Apes and Captain Scarlett.
Estimated £45-£65, you really are getting a fantastic deal on this fantastic collectable lot.

Please click HERE to view our online catalogue and HERE to view our new flipbook catalogue.


Oliver Cromwell Broad Coin | August 2013 Auction

Living in a Monarchy, particularly during the long reign of our present Monarch, Elizabeth II, we sometimes forget that England was once a Republic after the beheading of King Charles I in 1649. Oliver Cromwell, the Lord Protector, declared the country to be called "the Commonwealth of England” and was regarded as “the Great Emancipator”.

Work on coins bearing his portrait were authorised and in 1656 the first gold coin was produced.

This coin was manufactured by the new machine method, invented by Pierre Blondeau, a Frenchman. This new method was introduced to stop the removal of precious metal, called “clipping”, from the previous coins which were hammered. This first gold coin was named “The Broad”, it was the precursor of the sovereign and had a value of twenty shillings.

A F Brock & Co. Ltd are proud to be offering for sale a very fine example of this rare coin in their 21st August auction sale. It is one of the best coins in a private collection from the south Cheshire area that A F Brock have been instructed to sell. They expect this coin to achieve between £6,000 and £10,000. The entire collection contains a number of rare historic gold and silver coins that will be offered in A F Brock’s summer auction sale so it is a wonderful opportunity for coin collectors who want quality items.

Please click HERE to view our online catalogue and HERE to view our new flipbook catalogue.

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Wednesday 7 August 2013

Stunning Vintage Pear Diamond Ring

A star lot in our next sale is this beautiful vintage ladies' diamond and platinum ring with a pear cut stone and three small set diamonds to each shoulder, dating back to around the 1950s.

This lot (lot 163) is a fantastic example of how you can save so much money when buying from auction in comparison to buying from the high street.
We estimate this stunning ring at £3500 to £4500; however if you were to purchase the equivalent from a retailer you would be expecting to pay a whopping £16,000 - £20,000!

For the essential details of the ring, the size of the pear cut stone is approx. 10mm x 6.5mm, approx. 2 carats. The stones are set in platinum, size U or 10 US, weighing 4.4g.

I LOVE this ring and I think that the lucky person that goes home with this will be very happy with it!

Our next auction is on August 20th. You can click HERE to go to the online catalogue at The Saleroom.


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Flip Book Catalogue for A F Brock Auction Sale on 20th & 21 August (Use full screen from menu for best Viewing).
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