Posts by Gary Don

Antiques With Gary Don June 2016

Antiques With Gary Don Antiques With Gary Don Hi GaryA few years ago I inherited a pocket watch from a family member. Today I decided to have a proper look at it and discovered inside the name John Farrer of Pontefract 1702. Could this possibly be a date or just…

Antiques With Gary Don – February 2016

Hi Gary I have a doll which I found in a flat I bought at auction , I saw your advert a few months ago and wondered if you could tell me anything about it here are some pictures she is about 2 feet tall Regards Tony Williams Dear Tony,…

Antiques With Gary Don – January 2016

This bookcase was made by the Globe-Wernicke company established in 1893. They are made in sections which fit together. The more sections a bookcase has, the more valuable they are. They were sold widely around the world, and are very popular at the moment. This 3-section bookcase should sell between…

Auctions – December – 2015

It is a phenomenon of our business that December auctions are the only time certain items fetch a good price. It is a time to sell fine glassware, dinner services, cutlery, linen tablecloths, toys, and of course fine wines and spirits. I am often asked about the best investments to…

Antiques With Gary Don – November – 2015

I was really pleased when my colleagues at the Yorkshire Reporter contacted me to say they were writing a Star Wars feature and could I write about the merchandise and collectibles from the films. There is a huge demand for Star Wars toys and other items so I could have…

Antiques With Gary Don – OCTOBER 2015

I would like to thank you all for the great response I have had to this valuation section. I do respond to everyone through this column, some items taking a little more research than others but all will be answered when I have the relevant information. Please keep sending them…

AUGUST 2015

I would like to thank you all for the great response I have had to this valuation section. I do respond to everyone through this column, some items taking a little more research than others but all will be answered when I have the relevant information. Please keep sending them…

JULY 2015

I would like to thank you all for the great response I have had to this valuation section. I do respond to everyone through this column, some items taking a little more research than others but all will be answered when I have the relevant information. Please keep sending them…
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