Bonhams announce a superb selection of Fine and Rare Wines in the first auction of the autumn season, which will take place on the 8th September, in New Bond Street. Burgundy takes the top spot with case lots of Romanee-Conti 1988 (£60,000-80,000) and 1990 (estimate £90,000-120,000). The Domaine de la Romanee-Conti is [Read More]
Daily Archives: August 24, 2011
Bonhams is to end sales in Knowle in order to concentrate on providing greater local access to its London and international salerooms. The office in Knowle will remain open for business and will continue to offer a comprehensive valuation and advice service either on the premises or at clients’ homes. Besides two [Read More]
The finest known surviving example of Samuel Colt’s first revolver – the Cased and Shell Carved Ivory-gripped Texas or Holster Model Paterson Revolver with 9-inch Barrel and Attached Loading Lever – produced by the legendary gunsmith in Paterson, N.J. in 1836, is expected to realize $700,000+ when it comes to auction as [Read More]
Sotheby’s London announced that it will offer Sir Henry “Chips” Channon’s 25 feet long, mirrored dining table and three sets of double doors from his celebrated rococo dining room at 5 Belgrave Square. The spectacular table (estimated at £5,000-£7,000*) and doors (£3,000-£5,000) will be offered as part of the Fine Furniture Sale [Read More]