The log books from a WWII pilot are being sold by Charterhouse in their specialist auction of medals, militaria, coins & stamps on 31st November. “The two pilot log books chart the flying history of Lieutenant Commander Edmund Lockwood RN from 1938 to 1955.” Commented Richard Bromell. “However, there is a gap between 1940 to…

A collection of Rolex, Tudor & Breitling wristwatches are included in the Charterhouse auction of Christmas Gifts in Sherborne on Friday 1st December. “All the watches were bought from Mallory’s in Bath and amazingly have never been worn, he just liked buying the watches rather than wearing them!” Commented Richard Bromell. In mint condition with…

A collection of whisky is included in the Charterhouse auction of Christmas & Luxury Gifts on 1st December. “The market for wine, port and whisky remains strong, whether single bottles or cases.” Commented Richard Bromell. “Quite whether it is bought to be enjoyed or put away for a rainy day we will never know!” Estimates…

A rare Lachenal concertina is ready to make more music in the Charterhouse two day collectors auction on 30th November and 1st December. “The market for musical instruments remains vibrant and it is not only Stradivarius violins which attract attention!” Commented Richard Bromell. Although perhaps sounding French, Lachenal are a British company who produced a…

A collection of over 160 stick pins is being sold without reserve in the Charterhouse auction of jewellery, silver and watches in Sherborne on Thursday 2nd November. “It’s a fabulous collection of over 160 stick pins amassed by the owner over a 50-year period.” Commented Richard Bromell. Sign up for Catalogue here – coming soon…

Two 18th century samplers, sewn by the youngest sister of Robert Burns, are to be sold by Charterhouse in their textile auction on Friday 3rd November. “They are an amazing discovery found hidden away in an old wooden box at the owners house in deepest Dorset.” Commented Richard Bromell. The samplers are worked by Isabella…