Militaria
A Ship’s flag, sold for £300 (minus the staff!)
This market remains very strong. Collectors are now able to find their favourite pieces at our specialist auctions and we often sell lots for well above their retail value. We have always had a keen interest in this subject, which is not every auctioneer’s cup of tea. As a result, with our expert knowledge, we are able to quickly research and value lots placing them in our regular specialist auctions. With a loyal following too from bidders around the world, and especially from one particular Russian internet bidder, we have achieved some exceptional prices such as a 19th-century presentation Shamshir sword, which we sold for £12,500. All of our auctions use live internet bidding platforms to ensure that every lot, whether it is worth £20 or £500,000, reaches the widest possible market and sells for the best price possible. In the run-up to an auction, we receive 100s of emails requesting further information for lots in the sale. Attached to these email replies, we regularly send well over 1,000 digital images, such is the huge interest generated in our auctions.
For further information regarding this article, or to consign an item to auction, please contact Richard Bromell, Director, at rb@charterhouse-auction.com, or on 01935 812277, as he is particularly interested in all things military.
Regimental Badges Come to Charterhouse
A collection of regimental badges are being sold by Charterhouse in Sherborne in their militaria, medals, coins and stamp auction on 29th August. “They are well presented having all been set onto frames backed in green baize which really makes them stand out.” Commented Richard Bromell.
Regimental badges from the Somerset collector being sold by Charterhouse
The badges were collected by the Somerset owners’ late father who served with The Parachute Regiment during The Second World War. Having retired, he would go to auctions, antiques fairs and even junk shops to hunt out the badges.
Richard Bromell and the Charterhouse Team can be contacted for specialist advice and valuations on militaria, medals, coins and stamps at The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, 01935 812277 or via rb@charterhouse-auction.com
