The Visitor. Covering Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire
The Visitor. Magazine covering Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. Since 1983.
A rare Dunhill lighter is to be sold by Lawrences Auctioneers of Crewkerne. This table lighter is known as an Aquarium Lighter and they were made by Dunhill from the 1950’s onwards. They have lucite panels on both sides with the interiors hand painted showing fish and underwater foliage. It measures 8cms high and 9.5cms across, and comes in very good condition. Full story: Read more
Fine quality gemstones were sparkling successes at Lawrences’ recent jewellery auction in Crewkerne. Amongst a 350-lot selection of jewellery and watches that saw some frantically keen bidding, the auctioneers were pleased to achieve £3170 for a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust amongst other good prices but a lot of loose diamonds that totalled 35 carats set the scene for what was to follow as they made £7320. Full story: Read more
Colourful and collectable prints from the home of a Somerset gentleman are expected to catch bidders’ eyes at auction at Lawrences in Crewkerne on October 13th. All were made between 1965 and about 2003 and there are chances to buy a really distinctive work of `Pop` art for a few hundred pounds. Full story: Read more