Christina Trevanion reflects on three exceptional pieces sold in Trevanion Auctioneers’ two day September auction. In over two decades of working in the auction industry, I’ve rarely used the word ‘exceptional’ in a catalogue description. One of the first rules of cataloguing is that descriptions should be factual and non-emotive, so superlatives are usually avoided.

Christina Trevanion on the fascinating history and extraordinary beauty contained within the sale of the historic Garthewin Hall collection. One of the reasons I love being an auctioneer is the opportunity it affords to visit some truly extraordinary houses and marvel at their contents.  This was absolutely the case when we were invited to offer

Trevanion Auctioneers kicked off an otherwise soggy start to summer with some blistering results in their two day June auction. Day one began with some great results for silver, but it was a silver plated claret jug that stole the show.   The jug was made by top quality makers Elkington & Co, but it was

Some pieces of jewellery are so impressive I can glimpse them from the other side of the room and my heart starts racing!  This was certainly the case with an extraordinary French Art Deco ring that came into the auction house last month – having been called by my jewellery specialist Amelia, I walked into

Whether you see it as a clash of sporting titans, or a must-see (and be seen at) social event, there’s no doubt that Wimbledon fortnight is one of the biggest sporting events in the world, often costing a small fortune to attend, and offering a much bigger fortune to the winners.  But tennis itself has

There are some great names in the world of antique furniture, from Chippendale and Hepplewhite to Heals and Gillows, but few are more beloved than an unassuming Yorkshire joiner and carver who worked his whole life in the village he was born in, and made his trademark a humble mouse.  I speak of course of

As a reformed chocoholic, Easter is a very conflicted time for me.  I love the thought of working my way through a huge basket of chocolate eggs, but I also know that I can’t succumb, and so finding ways to distract myself becomes essential.  This is when I turn to my favourite Easter treats –

A stunning suite of ruby and diamond jewellery by legendary makers Cartier wowed bidders at Trevanion Auctioneers’ March jewellery auction.  The suite sold for £5000 plus fees – all the more impressive because the delighted vendor had been offered less than a tenth of the hammer price by a jeweller just months before she consigned

With the clocks changing on 29th March, Christina Trevanion looks at the history and impact of British Summer Time ‘Spring forward – fall back’.  This mantra was drummed into me as a school girl learning about the twice-yearly change to the time in the UK, firstly to make sure that I knew that the clocks

A superb diamond tiara inspired by one of the most fashionable – but tragic – figures of the 19th century was the star lot of our February auction.   ‘Empress Elisabeth of Austria – known universally as Empress Sisi – was a true fashion icon, but for most of her adult life she was unhappy,’ explains

Christina Trevanion on the history of Valentines Day and its importance to the auction world. Valentines Day is something of a fixture in the auction calendar, with salerooms across the country scheduling auctions with a big emphasis on jewelry and romantic gifts, just in time to sate the demand for tokens of true love on

With the days getting shorter and Christmas fast approaching, Trevanion Auctioneers’ November auction was the perfect opportunity for eager buyers to bring a bit of sparkle into their lives.  Topping the lots was a beautiful late 19th century Russian enamel timepiece by Mikhail Perkhin (1860-1903), chief work master for the internationally renowned Faberge, jewellers to

It’s widely believed that the market for antique furniture is in the doldrums, and most of the time that’s true.  But every now and then, a special piece comes along and sets the market ablaze – and this was the case at Trevanion Auctioneers’ October auction, when a 17th century Chinese coromandel lacquer and polychrome japanned

The market for brown furniture is particularly in flux at the moment, with some auctioneers even taking the decision not to take it in at all, but luckily that is not the case at Trevanion Auctioneers, and their October auction proved that the market for the right pieces is still incredibly strong.  The cause of

Trevanion Auctioneers Jewellery specialist Amelia Tomkinson on avoiding the pitfalls of a rising jewellery market.

A very rare 17th century Staffordshire slip painted earthenware bowl set pulses racing at Trevanion Auctioneers’ October auction.  With a diameter of just 35.5cm, the unassuming yellow and ochre coloured bowl showed extensive wear and a large repaired crack, but despite this it became the subject of a fierce bidding battle between a determined room

In the world of auctions, a ‘white glove’ sale is a very rare and special event indeed.  The term, which derives from the white gloves once worn by porters to handle valuable items, is used to indicate that every lot in the auction sold.  Such was the case at Trevanion Auctioneers’ September specialist silver auction, which saw all two hundred and forty nine lots find new homes, raising a total of almost £50,000 plus fees

A single owner collection of paintings by acclaimed British artist Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe R.A. (1901-1979) will be among the star lots at Trevanion Auctioneers’ September auction. The collection was assembled by Tom and Molly Forshaw, an Anglesey farming couple who were friends and neighbours with Tunnicliffe for more than twenty-five years. Many of the works

As the British summer lurches from heatwaves to showers and back again, it’s reassuring to know that some things remain predictable at this time of year, including the strength of the jewellery section at Trevanion Auctioneers’ summer auction. Star lot of the two day July auction was an early 20th century diamond three stone ring,

During a spell of unseasonably hot spring sunshine, few things can match the appeal of running away to the seaside.  One thing that, perhaps can, is the perennial appeal of a product of the sea – natural pearls.  And it was a string of these that tantalized bidders on day one of Trevanion Auctioneers’ two

Spring was definitely in the air at Trevanion Auctioneers’ two day March auction.  As the sun shone down on day one, it was a golden hue of a different kind that caught the eye of bidders, with a collection of gold coins attracting international interest.  Leading the way was an Elizabeth II 1985 United Kingdom

With over a thousand lots on offer, our two day February Valentines auction proved to be an epic event, generating big sales and strong prices across the board. Day one of the auction began with silver, and all eyes were drawn to a beautiful Guild of Handicraft Edwardian silver porringer believed to have been designed

2024 ended on a high at Trevanion Auctioneers’ two day pre – Christmas auction, with buyers from around the world keen to buy gifts of all kinds for their loved ones – and themselves!

The contents of the untouched studio of the sculptor who created the Monument to the Women of World War II on Whitehall, London, will be offered for auction at Trevanion Auctioneers in the new year. 

An exquisite and rare bracelet proved to be the unlikely headline lot of Trevanion Auctioneers’ bumper autumn offering.  Held over two days, their Fine Art and Antiques auction had a very strong start with the specialist jewellery and silver sections on day one. The star lot was a bracelet believed to have been made by

A single owner collection of cockfighting pieces ruled the roost at Trevanion Auctioneers’ two day June auction.  Day one was a specialist sale dedicated to silver, jewellery and paintings, while day two saw a wide range of antiques, furniture and collectables go under the hammer. 

A single owner collection of coins and medallions amassed over a lifetime of dedicated collecting caused a huge stir at Trevanion Auctioneers’ May 22nd auction. The collection was considered so special that it was given its own exclusive auction despite comprising only 178 lots. “A collection like this seldom comes to the auction market and

Jewellery fit for a princess was at the heart of Trevanion Auctioneers’ April auction.  The star of the show was an early 20th century diamond set bracelet made for Russian Princess Irena Obolensky (1917-1996).

Spring was in the air at Trevanion Auctioneers’ March auction, and the promise of warmer weather was perfectly captured by one of the star lots – a rare near pair of Bristol Delft ‘Farmyard’ plates, circa 1730, each polychrome decorated with a cockerel amongst manganese purple trees.

In the strike-bound, power-cut plagued Britain of the 1970s, there emerged an artist whose joyful, bold and colourful depictions of larger-than-life women having fun, were a ray of light in an otherwise drab world.

They traditionally say that diamonds are a girl’s best friend and dogs are a man’s best friend, and bidders at our hugely popular Fine Art and Antiques auction in November certainly seemed to agree with this sentiment with both diamonds and dogs among the top prices achieved over the two-day auction.

With the night’s drawing in, there’s nothing better than finding something bright and beautiful to lift the gloom, and buyers at our two-day Fine Art and Antiques specialist October auction were spoilt for choice!  Day one saw bidders vying for a beautiful selection of jewellery, with sapphires and diamonds the stars of the show. 

Trevanion Auctioneers are celebrating following the huge success of their recent jewellery auction which was the largest offering of jewellery in the nine year history of the firm.

Managing Partner and Founder, Christina Trevanion, reflects on a fascinating and unique auction held by Trevanion at a historic Country House in Cheshire.

A rare and unique ring won the hearts of bidders at our May Fine Art & Antique auction.  Lot 160 , a mid 20th century certified colour change sapphire cluster ring, attracted bidding from around the world, eventually selling for £4,200 plus buyer’s premium. 

Love was certainly in the air during our February Valentine’s auction, where a spectacular sapphire and diamond ring sold for an incredible £15,000 + Buyer’s Premium. The ring, which featured an impressive 13.8 carat Burmese sapphire, was discovered amongst a collection of vintage and costume jewellery from an estate in Shropshire

After a roaring start to their first auction of the year, the team are looking forward to a busy 2023. Many of the top results of the day came from the furniture section, which included a fine Jacobean chest of drawers and a two section chest of the same period, which made £2,200 and £1,500.

Christina Trevanion reflects on the sale of a rare 17th century painting which sold for more than a quarter of a million pounds.    There are moments in an auctioneer’s life that ‘stick’, and recently, perched on top of a ladder, in a rather damp and tumbling down out-building, I had one of these.  For hanging