Smiths Auctions in Newent had a fantastic end to a very successful year with their November Antiques Auction producing some spectacular results across all areas of the sale.

With Christmas just around the corner and the gold price rising sharply on the day before the sale it was inevitable that the jewellery section would be the highlight of the sale. Top price of the day was £3,600 paid for a gold and coral rope twist necklace which sold just above it’s top estimate at £3,600.

Diamond tennis bracelet ( Smiths )

This was followed by many other four figure results including £2,000 paid for a diamond set tennis bracelet, and £1,800 paid for a beautiful Italian Ugo Piccini gem set bird brooch. Many of the mid ranged jewellery items sold far above their pre-sale estimates including an un

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