Island Life Magazine Ltd October/November 2016 | Page 56
Hose Rhodes Dickson Auction Rooms
Rex Gully
& Rebecca
Ball:
The Isle of Wight has long been a fertile breeding ground for
artisans and talented craftsmen, and provided a mine of information
for the authors of historical reference volumes through the ages.
Ask an expert!
AUCTION REPORT
Our first outdoor auction at North Fairlee Farm was
a resounding success, with a varied catalogue of lots
ranging from gardenalia to farm machinery ensuring
there was something to suit every taste and budget.
The weather gods favoured us with a sunny day, which
brought an enthusiastic crowd of keen bidders and
ensured a lively atmosphere and some excellent realised
prices. Star lots included a 1952 clinker built dinghy and
a Landrover Freelander, with various other motor vehicles
all selling well. This auction will be the first of many more,
so keep an eye out for next year’s auction calendar for
more dates for your diary.
Perhaps most notable amongst the creators of collectables is Isle
of Wight Studio Glass, founded in 1973 by Michael Harris and his
wife Elizabeth, who had earlier founded Mdina Glass in Malta, and
continued by their son, Timothy. Their eye-catching and unusual
designs have fascinated collectors since the first pieces were
produced in their St Lawrence studio, until its sad demise close to
the 40th anniversary in 2013. Upon the closure of the studio several
unique, one-off pieces entered the market as the entire archive was
sold, with collectors clamouring to acquire a piece of glassmaking
history, which was also guaranteed to appreciate in value. At Hose
Rhodes Dickson we regularly auction pieces of Isle of Wight Glass
of all shapes and sizes, but one of the most impressive items was a
large vase in the rare ‘Undercliff Day’ pattern.
Historically, the Isle of Wight scenery has inspired many authors
and artists to create beautifully illustrated volumes detailing the
topography and unique characteristics of our Island. The Victorian
era saw a surge in such publications, with names such as George
Brannon being amongst the star authors of the day. Many Island
books are becoming increasingly collectable, and we recently
auctioned two volumes that outstripped all expectations; F Calvert’s
‘The Isle of Wight Illustrated’, and Charles Raye’s ‘A Picturesque Tour
Through the Isle of Wight’ sold for £620 and £1200 respectively.
It is clear that the market for Isle of Wight collectables continues to
go from strength to strength, and at Hose Rhodes Dickson we are
well placed to attract Vectis enthusiasts on an international scale.
Hose Rhodes Dickson
Wristwatch
Wristwatch
Painting
Sold for £6,800
Sold for £1,800
Sold for £3,400
Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMTMaster wristwatch
An 18ct rose gold Cartier
battery Tank Americaine
wristwatch
Painting by Girolamo Gianni
(1837 - 1895) of Grand
Harbour malta
Book
Ivory Figures
Cabinet
Sold for £1,200
Sold for £1,550
Sold for £1,500
‘A Picturesque Tour Through
the Isle of Wight’ by Charles
Raye
Four 19th Century Dieppe
ivory allegorical figures
A 19th Century French
Kingwood bijouterie cabinet
A member of
our team will
be more than
happy to
appraise items
for future sales
at no cost.
Please call us
The Auction
Rooms,
Quay Lane,
Brading,
PO36 0AT
Telephone:
01983 402222
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