AN UNASSUMING wine glass has gone under the hammer for almost £10,000.
Identified as rare by the glass specialist at Kinghams Auctioneers in Moreton-in-Marsh, it received much pre-sale interest from collectors and connoisseurs of wine-related antiques and glass enthusiasts.
But as its value was only estimated at £500 to £800, there was plenty to raise a toast about when the glass was finally sold for £9,750.
Dating from the Queen Anne period, circa 1710, the heavy baluster wine glass boasted a conical bowl with a single air drop to the lower stem. Measuring just 18cm high, the glass had been consigned by a client having a sort out of unwanted possessions.
The sale rounded off a high for Kinghams Auctioneers who achieved record prices across the board in their December Fine and Decorative Arts auction.
Kinghams boasts leading specialists in niche areas such as jewellery, watches, silver, glass, ceramics, paintings, designer goods and much more. Free no-obligation valuations are undertaken across the UK with home visits available and valuation events at specific venues. Valuations for probate purposes are also undertaken.
Monthly free valuations are also held in Solihull at Dorridge Village Hall with the next being Thursday (February 1) from 11am to 2pm. Donations in aid of The Air Ambulance are welcomed.
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