Message #48219

[forestman]

Hi Luke,

Yes it was Chiswick Auctioneers and I arrived home a short while ago having ridden up on my motorbike to collect my lots. I nearly had a Fake Monet frame moment when they brought out a lacquered Fubako I won which just fitted in my top box with a layer of bubble wrap on each end to jam it in place.

I think all Asian themed auctions are achieving good prices. I bought 2 bottles from Semley Auctions on Saturday and was surprised at the prices they achieved for some lots for a small provincial auction house. Every auction I view now talks of Chinese "spotters" viewing any snuff bottles. One recent small auction had 8 phone bidders for a group of blue and white bottles. I think they had to call in friends and relatives to man the phones as they don't have 8 employees.

I bought lot 163 which wasn't planned but I like both bottles. Also lot 418 which was described as having 11 bottles but the description only mentioned 10 and in fact had 23 bottles and the ones not mentioned were the ones I was interested in. I hadn't intended paying so much but have been getting frustrated losing out on bottles I like so decided to readjust what I pay. A mixed bag of a lot but 3 IP bottles I'm very happy with and will post when I can.

Regards, Adrian.