Top selling lots
Dawson’s, Maidenhead, August 26
19th century or earlier incised Tongan war club of tapering ’crocodile head’ form.
Estimate: £600-800
Hammer: £8000
Fellows, Birmingham, August 29
Rolex gentleman’s Oyster perpetual date red Submariner wristwatch c.1969
Estimate: £10,000-15,000
Hammer: £11,000
Charterhouse, Sherborne, August 24
Early 18th century parcel gilt wall mirror from Capard House, Laois, Ireland.
Estimate: £800-1000
Hammer: £4800
Highest price over estimate
Franklin Browns, Edinburgh, August 26
Oak chock knee removed from HMS Victory during restoration works in 1966.
Estimate: £1000-1500
Hammer: £3100
Dawson’s, Maidenhead, August 26
Wilkinson Sword British commando dagger or fighting knife with leather scabbard.
Estimate: £50-70
Hammer: £850
Bigwood, Stratford-upon-Avon, August 25
Set of four Matchbox Abba dolls including Anna, Frida, Benny and Bjorn.
Estimate: £30-40
Hammer: £700
987 Most registered online bidders
Reeman Dansie, Colchester, August 30-31
Source: Bid Barometer is a snapshot of sales on thesaleroom.com for August 24-30, 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