As 2023 is already racing by, we are excited to be offering a collection of vintage road bicycles in our 17th February auction. With top brand names such as Whitcomb, Hetchins, Raleigh, CB Claud Butler, Joe Waugh, Lemond Zurich and multiple having Reynolds frames and Cinelli handlebars, it really is a top spec assortment. Here’s…
Category: Antiques
2022 Sale Highlights
A hallmarked 18ct yellow gold diamond solitaire ring, set with a cushion cut diamond, measuring approx. 4.88ct. REALISED £13,400 An ancient Egyptian bronze statue of Isis nursing Horus. REALISED £1,600 A Louis Wain hand painted Egyptian cat. REALISED £1,800 A Georgian style pink topaz and seed pearl necklet. REALISED £6,500 A Queen Anne walnut desk….
Portraits of the Past: Leonard Parker Gamgee
For the past few months, Biddle & Webb have been delighted to store a fascinating collection of portraits, courtesy of the University Hospitals Birmingham Charity. Painted by various artists between the 19th century and mid-20th century, the portraits depict prolific surgeons working in Birmingham hospitals during this period. Before the collection is put to auction,…
Portraits of the Past: John Hall-Edwards
For the past few months, Biddle & Webb have been delighted to store a fascinating collection of portraits, courtesy of the University Hospitals Birmingham Charity. Painted by various artists between the 19th century and mid-20th century, the portraits depict prolific surgeons working in Birmingham hospitals during this period. Before the collection is put to auction, we would…
Portraits of the Past: William Withering
For the past few months, Biddle & Webb have been delighted to store a fascinating collection of portraits, courtesy of the University Hospitals Birmingham Charity. Painted by various artists between the 19th century and mid-20th century, the portraits depict prolific surgeons working in Birmingham hospitals during this period. Before the collection is put to auction, we would…
Diamonds in the Rough – Two Surprising Finds
Biddle & Webb valuers always have plenty of work on their hands – from handling probate clearances to evaluating items for our Interiors auctions, there is always something going on. Though each job is unique, some items make for especially interesting finds, and in the wake of our February auction, it’s safe to say that…
How our House Clearances Unearth Hidden Treasures
At Biddle & Webb, much of what we do concerns deceased estates – our probate services are a great source of pride for us, but they are also the source of some of our most incredible items. A crucial part of our work with probate cases is our house clearing service: before every clearance, our…
JOHN VERNAL (1914-2002) ‘Multi-talented and humble’
Jim Vernal, 2019 (Artist’s son) John Vernal, a religious Christian and devoted member of the Scripture Union. He was a lover of poetry, mythology and folklore. A conscientious objector, he won his appeal and did not fight in the war on the grounds of conscience. Last week I was honoured to meet with the family…
Supporting Lord Mayor’s Charity & Acorns Children’s Hospice!
Biddle and Webb loves supporting local charities and last Friday was a unique night for us as a company. We were hosting two of the largest charity auctions on the same night. Jeremy was at Acorns selling lots of memorabilia from the Peaky Blinders set whilst I was supporting the team at the Lord Mayor’s…
Devotion and Daring: The Ladies of Llangollen
A mahogany chest of seemingly royal lineage has found its way to Biddle & Webb Auctioneers, Birmingham. Relatively unassuming at first glance, the box appears to be a typical example of a Georgian brass bound campaign chest. However, upon further inspection a fascinating history is revealed. Engraved into the corner plaques are four time-worn inscriptions:…