Ramsay Cornish will feature in Antiques Roadtrip - 8th March at 6.30pm on BBC2 ANTIQUE AND DECORATORS AUCTION - SATURDAY 27th MARCH Entries are still invited for this auction which includes a bronze Art Deco lamp in the form of a seated female figure, complete with original onyx shade, a pair of 18th century brass altar pricket candlesticks, a collection of carved alabaster including pairs of vases, a pair of carved eagle ornaments and centrepieces, a collection of 18th and 19th century Chinese blue and white porcelain, a pair of Chinese blue and white vase tablelamps, a 19th century sandalwood and ivory mounted sewing box, furniture will include a William IV mahogany two part linen press, a gilt overmantel, a bergere lounge suite, a set of 19th century mahogany dining chairs, George III and Victorian mahogany chests of drawers and a Victorian mahogany foldover card table etc..
The market for antique furniture and decorative items continues to buck the trend and to attract considerable interest and high prices from both the public and trade alike as the mood swings towards more traditional furnishings. Richard Longwill has recently joined us as an auctioneer and valuer. Richard is a well known figure on the Scottish auction scene having set up and run Shapes Auctioneers for some thirteen years and latterly worked with Lyon and Turnbull. We welcome his experience and expertise as we continue to develop and grow the business at Ramsay Cornish Auctioneers. Meanwhile we continue with our General, Antique and Collectable's auctions each Saturday at our Edinburgh saleroom beginning at 11.00am. Please view the website for catalogues which are available from close of business each Thursday. Our "Lane" sale selling residual effects continues to be ever popular and takes place each Thursday at11.00am. This sale is a cash sale and attracts no buyer's premium. Our auction house in central Edinburgh has free parking and can be accessed from either Leith Walk or Bonnington Road. Sales advice |
