Auction Review: June 2025

Number of sales: 2

Number of lots sold: 646

Total hammer price: £90,153

10th June: Monthly Auction at Byrnes of Chester

This auction featured a fine selection of silver and ceramics, including a single-owner collection of works by William De Morgan, William Moorcroft, Wedgwood, and others.

Top Lot: Carrs of Sheffield sterling silver canteen of cutlery

£3200

Silver Cutlery

17th June: The Club House

Our second Club House auction of the year catered to a wide range of interests, featuring everything from rugby union and cricket memorabilia to historic military collectables.

Top Lot: Distinguished Flying Cross medal group of eight

£2000

Medals

Top 10 Lots in June

1. Carrs of Sheffield sterling silver canteen of cutlery

Monthly Auction at Byrnes of Chester, 10th June

£3200

Silver Cutlery

2. Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre 'Candlemas' vase

Monthly Auction at Byrnes of Chester, 10th June

£2300

Candlemas Vase

3. Distinguished Flying Cross medal group of eight

The Club House, 17th June

£2000

Medals

4. William De Morgan lustrous griffin tile

Monthly Auction at Byrnes of Chester, 10th June

£1900

Griffin Tile

5. Fairbairn Sykes First Pattern commando fighting knife

The Club House, 17th June

£1900

Commando Knife

6. Pair of Edward VII Arts & Crafts silver candlesticks

Monthly Auction at Byrnes of Chester, 10th June

£1400

Candlesticks

7. Match worn South Africa international kit

The Club House, 17th June

£1400

South Africa Shirt

8. Edwardian silver serving tray

Monthly Auction at Byrnes of Chester, 10th June

£1250

Silver Tray

9. Leica M2 35mm Rangefinder camera

The Club House, 17th June

£1200

Camera

10. Theo Fabergé 'Milestones of Flight' egg

The Club House, 17th June

£1200

Faberge Egg

See our full calendar of auctions on our website. Potential entries can be assessed without obligation and free of charges. Please contact a valuer directly with your enquiry. 

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