The Visitor. Covering Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire
The Visitor. Magazine covering Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. Since 1983.
Two outstanding Oriental silk robes added an elegant flourish to a successful sale of vintage and collectable textiles and fashion at Lawrences in Crewkerne on May 15th. A rare Imperial Chinese priest’s robe or `kashaya` dated from the 16th Century and was lavishly embroidered with individualised figures. Full story: Read more
A rare early bicycle is to be sold by Lawrences Auctioneers of Crewkerne. Dating from 1902, this bicycle was made by Imperial Rover in Coventry. It was one of a few shaft driven experimental bikes that were made by the firm and it was ridden by Mr Walter Driver, an employee of Imperial Rover and founder of Driver’s Toy Shop. Full story: Read more
Lawrences’ Winter Fine auction spanned four days and comprised 2700 lots so it was a joy to see that the week’s highest price was reserved for the very last lot. Following on from the pictures auction, works of art, clocks and furniture finished off a busy Friday (20th). Full story: Read more