New Year auction a welcome back bonanza

Young’s Auctions welcomes in the New Year with an auction that has items bound to please the most discerning of auction goers.

English china is becoming a big crowd pleaser for many collectors – or for buyers who simply like to dine with the finer things of life – and famous makers such as Royal Doulton, Moorcroft, Shelley, Royal Albert and Wedgwood are among the latest offerings.

Antique and new jewellery is another strong section. For auction goers looking to please their wives or girlfriends, there is plenty of choice to be had. Other interesting auction items include a collection of antique opium bottles.

Aboriginal art lovers have the opportunity to purchase modern dot paintings, while among the antique furniture pieces is an old church pew and several Victorian and French items such as the marble top commode.

Unusual is the collection of James Bond model cars that featured in the iconic movies.

For those buyers looking for homeware items, the auction contains a Bosch front loader washing machine, a Samsung two-door icemaker fridge and a Pioneer plasma TV.