COVID-19 NOTICE
Following Boris Johnson's announcement regarding a second lockdown, which will begin
on 5th November 2020, we are unfortunately unable to offer valuations in person,
but
will be pleased to offer advice and valuations by email, telephone or video call.
As we will be unable to hold auctions during November, the 11th November 2020
Sporting & Collectors sale and the 24th November 2020 Antiques & Interiors
sales will be postponed.
The Antiques & Interiors auction will now be held on 8th December 2020 and the
Sporting & Collectors Auction will be held on 15th December 2020.
Please visit our website regularly, as we will update the current information as
we know more from the government.
All enquiries, please contact (01392) 413100 or email enquiries@bhandl.co.uk.
Please check this page and our social media accounts for updates.
The next Sporting and Collectors Sale (postponed from November) has a number of
lots to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain as well as various
militaria and swords lots on offer. There is a collection of historic photographs
and some interesting textiles too.
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Nic Saintey provides a brief history of a Scottish Pottery with a strong Devon
connection.
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The next Contemporary and 20th Century Art Auction at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewoods
offers major pieces by Mary Fedden and Terry Frost, amongst others. The sale includes
jewellery by Georg Jensen as well as glass and pottery, some by Val Barry.
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Brian Goodison-Blanks previews the Maritime, Sporting and Collectors Sale that has
been eagerly awaited. It has a wide range of fascinating artefacts on offer - one
with a link to the Titanic, some with a local Devon flavour; others with connections
to Nelson and another to a famous polar expedition.
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The first Fine Sale since the lockdown proved to be very healthy with strong results
in all sections. The large sale, with over 1,000 sold lots totalling £410,000, achieved
an 83% selling rate and bodes well for future sales as we emerge into the new normality.
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Nic Saintey writes about the surprising connection between a plate and a bottle.
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Martin McIlroy (Head of Silver) writes about the difference between tankards and
mugs, which are popular amongst silver collectors. He explores their development
from an early period through to more modern times.
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