Top selling lots
Toovey’s, Washington, West Sussex, April 19
A George VI gold £5 piece, 1937.
Estimate: £1500-2000
£3400
Fellows, Birmingham, April 13
A mid-20th century untreated Burmese ruby and diamond cluster ring, estimated weight 1.50ct.
Estimate: £1200-1400
Hammer: £4700
Highest price over estimate
Toovey’s, Washington, West Sussex, April 19
A gold and carved emerald cameo ring, designed as a classical mask.
Estimate: £200-300
Hammer: £3400
Warren & Wignall, Leyland, April 19
A Cotswold School oak bedding box or chest.
Estimate: £80-100
Hammer: £2200
Criterion, London, April 17
A classical marble bust, possibly Roman, 9in (23cm).
Estimate: £150-200
Hammer: £4500
Warren & Wignall, Leyland, April 19
A Eureka Clock Company electric clock in mahogany case, 15in (39cm).
Estimate: £40-60
Hammer: £1800
764 Most registered online bidders
Warren & Wignall, Leyland, April 19
Source: Bid Barometer is a snapshot of sales on thesaleroom.com for April 13-19 2017.
‘Highest price over estimate’ = Our selection of items from the top 10 highest hammer prices as a multiple of the high estimate paid by internet bidders on thesaleroom.com
‘Top selling lots’ = Our selection of items from the top 10 highest hammer prices paid by internet bidders on thesaleroom.com