A CHARM bracelet boasting sovereigns dated across decades sold for more than £4,000 at a Somerset auction.

The lot was part of Greenslade Taylor Hunt’s latest antiques auction at the Somerset Salerooms, at Sedgemoor Auction Centre.

The weighty sovereign and 1774 guinea charm bracelet was the highest-priced item sold.

The 9ct rose gold piece had seven sovereigns attached dated 1968, 1899, 1903, 1912, 1909, 1966 and 1911, plus a 1774 George III guinea, all mounted in 9ct gold.

Competitive bidding saw an internet bidder emerge victorious with a definitive £4,200 bid.

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There were a number of 9ct gold charm bracelets in the sale, which all sold for comfortably in excess of their guide prices, demonstrating the current demand for gold and the power of a saleroom to drive up prices.

A 9ct gold charm bracelet, hallmarked London 2004, with numerous 9ct gold charms attached, sold for £1,250.
Jewellery in general is commanding strong prices as investors look for secure havens in these volatile times.

A Georgian emerald and diamond ring, well viewed before the auction, was bought for £2,200. Meanwhile, a room bidder claimed an 18ct tri-colour gold necklace with graduated textured fringe links for £1,700.

An antique 9ct gold fob chain saw bidding climb to £1,450, while an 18ct gold half hunter pocket watch, with Swiss hallmarks, went for £1,400.

An unusual 18ct gold ram’s head desk seal sold for £1,300. Picture: GTH

An unusual 18ct gold ram’s head desk seal sold for a pleasing £1,300 and an 18ct tri-colour gold bracelet, was secured for £1,250.

Just behind this was an H Stern necklace and earrings set with an Inca style pendant, which sold for £1,200.
An antique 9ct fob chain with sovereign attached and dated 1915 sold for £1,100.

The next jewellery and watches sale takes place at Sedgemoor Auction Centre, Junction 24, North Petherton, from 10am on Thursday, May 8.

Free valuation sessions by appointment are held each Monday to Thursday, from 10am to 4pm. To book an appointment and for more information, or to consign items, contact the saleroom team on 01278 410250.