Pictured above: Charles II Unite sold for
£9,750
Due to the popularity and success of the free valuation events
held in the Wolverhampton area, auctioneers Biddle & Webb are
returning to Codsall Village Hall on Friday 15th April.
The events are based on BBC One's Antiques Roadshow television
programme, where owners of antiques and collectibles take along
items of interest for Biddle & Webb's experts to give them an
idea as to their value.
So far the Biddle & Webb team have discovered some real
'gems' on their travels that have commanded some astonishing
auction prices in the saleroom. A collection of medals from the
Crimean War was discovered in Codsall. Three of the medals in the
collection sold for a total value of £15,000, to the delight
of the vendor.
In close proximity to Codsall, a rare Charles II Gold Unite coin
sold for £9,750 was discovered at an event held at Walsall
Leather Museum for example.
Owners of antiques and collectables are urged to take along
interesting and old items, or ones that have been inherited and
have a fascinating history attached to them. Wares including gold,
jewellery, coins, medals, paintings, porcelain, silverware and
other collectibles that are fairly portable and easy to transport,
will all be welcome
For those visitors that have larger items such as antique
furniture for example, Biddle & Webb's expert valuation team
will be able to give owners an approximate value of if they bring a
photograph of it along with them. Although it is not the best way
to give an entirely accurate valuation, members of the team are
always happy to follow-up any interesting items by offering a home
viewing.
Biddle & Webb's managing director, Jeremy Thornton said: "We
are looking forward to returning to Codsall where we can be assured
of receiving a warm welcome, and also where previously we have
unearthed some fantastic items of value.
"We generally find that many of the valuable things people bring
in, they do want to sell. However some people just want to know a
little about the item or heirloom that may have been handed down
through generations. The valuation events offer a completely free
"no" obligation service and they are great fun too.
"All are welcome to bring along their items of interest, and
even if people are aware that they have something of value, it's
quite nice for them to have a valuation for insurance purposes. Or
sometimes they like to seek advice on how to clean something or
have it restored for example."
The event starts at 10.00 am and finishes at 2.00 pm.
For more information on Biddle and Webb please visit their
website here: www.biddleandwebb.co.uk