-
Nov 22, 2024 | 
somersetcountygazette.co.uk | Lisa Dyer
A FINE Victorian Tunbridge Ware occasional table is one of the attractive lots in the final antiques sale of the year at Greenslade Taylor Hunt’s Taunton saleroom. The sale, which takes place on Thursday, December 5, is on view Saturday, November 30, at The Octagon Salerooms, East Reach, Taunton, alongside the quarterly collectors sale, which is staged on Friday, December 6.
-
Oct 18, 2024 | 
copernical.com | Lisa Dyer
Home News Invest now in vital space systems for safety, security and economic resiliency Write a comment Weather forecasters, Federal Emergency Management Agency employees, the National Guard and other U.S military personnel, state and local officials, first responders and those providing emergency services before, during and after […] The post Invest now in vital space systems for safety, security and economic resiliency appeared first on SpaceNews. Read more from original source......
-
Oct 18, 2024 | 
spacenews.com | Lisa Dyer
Weather forecasters, Federal Emergency Management Agency employees, the National Guard and other U.S military personnel, state and local officials, first responders and those providing emergency services before, during and after Hurricanes Helene and Milton offer guidance and support in times of intense fear and loss. Utility linemen driving towards the storms to position themselves to immediately remove downed trees and restore electricity inspire awe.
-
Sep 4, 2024 | 
somersetcountygazette.co.uk | Lisa Dyer
FINE ROLEX: This Rolex is brought to the market for the first time in 40 years TEMPERATURES and prices soared at Greenslade Taylor Hunt’s July antiques sale with excellent prices across all sections. Without doubt the stand out performer was a smart Rolex, Oyster, Perpetual Date, Submariner, gentleman’s stainless steel watch.
-
Sep 4, 2024 | 
somersetcountygazette.co.uk | Lisa Dyer
SEW: This large selection of sewing accessories has a pre-sale estimate of £100-£120. AUCTIONEERS Greenslade Taylor Hunt will be throwing open their doors on Saturday (September 1) to showcase all the items on offer in this month’s two auctions. The Octagon Salerooms, East Reach, Taunton, will be open from 9am-12.30pm to provide would-be buyers the opportunity to view the lots in the antiques and the quarterly collectors sales.
-
Sep 4, 2024 | 
somersetcountygazette.co.uk | Lisa Dyer
TOP SELLING PAINTING: Unsigned picture of Aurangzebs Mosque and River Ganges Waterfront, Varansi. The 19th Century Indian School painting was bought for £2,415 at Greenslade Taylor Hunt’s monthly sale EXCELLENT prices throughout all sections ensured auctioneers Greenslade Taylor Hunt were kept busy throughout their monthly antiques sale. Room bidders, online and phone interest all emerged with a range of high calibre items at The Octagon Salerooms, East Reach, Taunton.
-
Sep 4, 2024 | 
somersetcountygazette.co.uk | Lisa Dyer
POPULAR: From a selection of Harry Frier watercolours TODAY (Thursday, August 2) sees auctioneers Greenslade Taylor Hunt host their monthly antiques sale at The Octagon Salerooms, East Reach, Taunton. There is a particular focus on Westcountry art with works by ever-popular Somerset artist Harry Frier. Among watercolours by Frier are a number of Taunton scenes including North Street, Bathpool and Blackbrook as well as Devon views.
-
Sep 4, 2024 | 
somersetcountygazette.co.uk | Lisa Dyer
ORIENTAL: A circular Chinese bronze censer.. A FASCINATING selection of Chinese artefacts collected prior to the Second World War will go under the hammer at Greenslade Taylor Hunt’s next sale today (Thursday, July 5). The high calibre items - of good colour and age - were collected by a gentleman who worked in the Far East for the British Civil Service prior to the outbreak of the war.
-
Sep 4, 2024 | 
somersetcountygazette.co.uk | Lisa Dyer
LUXURY: This sofa and two armchairs form a Bergere suite bought from an estate sale at Brancepepth Castle. It goes under the hammer at Greenslade Taylor Hunt on Thursday, September 6. A beautifully crafted bergere suite is one of the more interesting pieces in Greenslade Taylor Hunt’s September antiques auction. The suite comprising a sofa and two matching armchairs is finely decorated with a lacquered chinoiserie design.
-
Sep 4, 2024 | 
somersetcountygazette.co.uk | Lisa Dyer
4 1/1 A FASCINATING archive of Bernard Leach letters was sold by Lawrences Auctioneers. Consigned for sale by his adopted son Maurice Leach, the letters were written by Bernard to his second wife Laurie in 1934-1935 while spending a year in Japan. The letters are personal in parts and also discuss his day to day life in Japan at that time. The letters were punctuated with a variety of drawings and give a rare and informal insight into the ‘Father of Studio Pottery’.
