Curiosities Aplenty at Cardiff’s June Auction

Eclectic by nature and broad in scope, our regional monthly auctions always offer something unexpected — and Cardiff’s upcoming June auction is no exception.

For the Next Interior Design Master...

Eclectic barely begins to describe our upcoming Cardiff auction. The opening section brings together an intriguing mix of wooden furniture and treen, anatomical and medical curiosities, doll’s houses, unusual lighting, and decorative statuary. Whether you're searching for a statement piece, a conversation starter, or the finishing touch for a carefully curated interior, there is plenty to discover throughout the sale.

LOT 1: PRIMITIVE WINDTHROWN WOOD TRIPOD STOOL

The rectangular seat of distinctive grain, with three splayed stick legs joined through the seat, traces of yellow paint

£400-600

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LOT 22: ANATOMICAL CHART

Large scale, canvas backed, by J. Teck (illustrator for St. John's Ambulance between 1930-1950)

£50-80

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LOT 97: THREE CARDIFF MARKET PAINTED COPPER LANTERNS

Acquired during refit, likely first installed in the early '80s, removed 2009

£150-200

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Curious Collectables

From antique curiosities to modern pop culture, the collectables section spans generations of collecting interests. Alongside silver, porcelain and books comes a selection of Pokémon cards, highlighting the renewed popularity of trading-card collecting in recent years.

LOT 115: LARGE SPANISH SILVER ARTICULATED MODEL SWORDFISH

Engine turned scales with relief embossed head and cabochon red glass eyes, oval pentagram mark & hexagonal maker's marks on pelvic fin, 3.4ozt

£100-200

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LOT 136: LARGE FRENCH PORCELAIN SHAPED OVAL CASKET

Painted in the Sèvres style with vignettes of lovers in Arcadian landscapes, one signed 'C. Danty'

£80-120

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LOT 170: POKÉMON TRADING CARDS

Various incomplete sets from the Sun and Moon era including Celestial Storm, modern sets including Scarlet Violet Base Set, Paldea Evolved, 151 and Surging Sparks also include early sets, Base Set 2, Jungle and Team Rocket, collectors tins and folders

£100-150

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A Knockout Collection

Sports fans won’t want to miss this exciting section of the auction, featuring signed rugby jerseys, Groggs, and a collection of boxing memorabilia from legends including Mike Tyson, Earnie Shavers and Joe Frazier.

Collectors will also have the chance to bid on a signed boxing glove from British Olympic gold medallist Anthony Joshua, who is expected to face fellow British heavyweight star Tyson Fury in November.

LOT 191: ANTHONY JOSHUA BOXING GLOVE

Bearing signature, 'Lonsdale of London' branding, set on a wooden stand, in a Perspex cloche, together with a Perspex mounted photograph of Joshua

£60-120

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Raise a Glass for a Good Cause

Finally, rounding off the auction, we have a selection of red wines, whisky and spirits. Better still, you can party for a good cause, with the proceeds from lots 228–240 benefiting Latch - Welsh Children's Cancer Charity.

LOT 235: EIGHT BOTTLES OF SCOTTISH MALT WHISKY

Including Laphroaig 10yo, The Ardmore Legacy, Aberlour 10yo, The Macallan Gold 1824 Series, Glen Marnoch Limited Release, Glenfiddich 12yo, two bottles of Glenfiddich 15yo

£150-200

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