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Tapestries & Textiles
How to tell a story through art and fabrics, these can range from Flemish tapestries and Far Eastern silks to English Medieval church embroidery, and European table covers. Many of the pieces in this category – provided they have been stored safely – will have very unique histories and present fascinating views into the past.
Watches
In the last decade, there has been a monumental change in the way in which watches are purchased and valued, and as such the likes of Rolex and Patek Philippe (amongst many others) have had a huge increase in market values. The ever-increasing variety of models and the desirability of certain incarnations of these means that details and proper valuations have never been more important. From a diamond-set Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore, to a classic Deco Cartier tank model, we have seen and valued some of the world’s great watches, and our specialists are regularly called on to advise clients around the globe with regard to their collections.
Wine
To include reds and whites, as well as Port, Champagne and even some brandies. Value is determined by the state of the label, the level of wine in the neck of the bottle, the yield of the grape during the year of production, in addition to the reputation and region of the vineyard.
Whisky and Spirits
This category includes Scottish Malt and Grain Whisky, Irish, Japanese and World Whisky. Also, Cognac, Brandy and the ever expanding area of Rum. Whether it be a curated collection, bottles in a wider wine cellar of casks held in bond, all areas are covered by our valuers.