Sale Results: September 26th

Some results from our most recent sale

A leather bound Geneva or 'Breeches' bible printed by Robert Barker in 1608 was bought by an internet bidder from the USA for £670. So called, because this translation of the bible described breeches as having been made from sewn fig leaves by Adam & Eve, as opposed to the aprons or loincloths more commonly referred to.

One of the biggest surprises of the day was the multi-estimate price of £2,700 achieved by a superbly embroidered Chinese lady's robe, decorated with flowers and butterflies on a turquoise ground. From the same Bovey Tracey collection came the 78 pieces of Royal Crown Derby table china in Green Panel pattern that sold for £1,200.

An early 20th century silver basket epergne, 12" high, was consigned from a collection in Birmingham but stayed locally with a high estimate bid of £1,500.

The watches were led by an 18ct gold Audemars Piguet wrist watch with moonphase to the rectangular dial, selling at £7,700 to a Polish internet bidder. A Breitling Emergency Mission watch with accessories, was bought by a local collector for £1,800. This model is designed to emit a radio signal to assist rescue if the worst should happen!

Michael Bowman's September 26th auction at Chudleigh attracted very strong levels of bidding for the intriguing array of collectors' items and jewellery on offer.

Michael Bowman is now accepting suitable entries for his next auction, and is available for free consultation by appointment.

A 7 carat yellow sapphire & diamond cluster ring sold to a Hampshire bidder for £2,700. A London bidder took the large antique diamond cluster ring with 2 carat centre stone for £4,000, whilst a 2 carat marquise cut diamond solitaire was bought by a Belgian internet bidder for £2,600.