TOP SELLING LOTS
Eppli Auctionshalle, Stuttgart, November 27
South German 19th century ivory and ebony carved and turned filigree chess set, Alpine region, the kings standing 4in (10cm) high. Estimate: n/a
Hammer: €26,000 (£22,135)
Hannam’s, Selborne, Hampshire, November 30
Omega pre-Moon Speedmaster, 1960s. Estimate: £1000-1500
Hammer: £12,000
Midlands Sports Auctions, West Bromwich, November 28
West Bromwich Albion 1919-20 Division 1 Championship Winners Medal, 9ct gold, awarded to right-back Joe Smith. Estimate: £11,000-12,000
Hammer: £11,000
Auktionshaus Lankes, Döhlau, November 27
Early 20th century Märklin tinplate clockwork limousine with headlights, roof rack, rubber tires (replaced), brake and adjustable steering, repainted. Estimate: £n/a
Hammer: €12,000 (£10,220)
HIGHEST MULTIPLE OVER TOP ESTIMATE
Alnwick Auctions, November 30
Elizabeth II silver Colonial Police Meritorious Service Medal, named To Ernest PH Hunt, Superintendant Hong Kong Police. Estimate: £40-60
Hammer: £2850
Mellors & Kirk, Nottingham, November 23
Large 19th century Persian blue ground carpet, 14 x 20ft (4.26 x 6.1m), extensive wear and holed in places. Estimate: £100-150
Hammer: £7000
Source: Bid Barometer is a snapshot of sales on thesaleroom.com for November 4-10, 2021.
‘Highest multiple over top estimate’ = Our selection of items from the top 20 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 20 highest hammer prices paid by internet bidders on thesaleroom.com
