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TOP SELLING LOTS

Watches of Knightsbridge, London, November 3

Omega Speedmaster Ultraman wristwatch dated 1968 in original condition.

Estimate: £20,000-25,000

Hammer: £27,000

Woolley & Wallis

A sapphire and diamond ring by Cartier with natural Sri Lankan octagonal stepcut yellow sapphire weighing 13.34ct.

Estimate: £10,000-15,000

Hammer: £22,000

Flints, London, October 31

Ilford Witness Rangefinder Camera, 1952 with Dallmeyer Anastigmat Super Six lens, complete with case and original instructions.

Estimate: £10,000-15,000

Hammer: £10,000

HIGHEST PRICE OVER ESTIMATE

Adam’s, Dublin, November 3

Qing famille rose pouring vessel with pierced silver cover with agate finial, 10in (26cm) high.

Estimate: €80-1200

Hammer: €22,000

Special Auction Services, Newbury, November 6

Mid-18th century English blue and white porcelain sauce boat, chip to the handle.

Estimate: £100-150

Hammer: £3200

Crow’s, Dorking, November 7

Qing grey jade belt buckle decorated with carp and lotus flowers, 7in (17cm).

Estimate: £180-240

Hammer: £3300

Source: Bid Barometer is a snapshot of sales on thesaleroom.com for November 1-7, 2018.

‘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