An extensive collection of antique maps and associated items spanning over four centuries is going under the hammer at Chilcotts Auctioneers November 16 auction.
The Alan Winning Collection comprises around 750 individual items grouped into approximately 100 lots, with some fascinating bygone items to be had.
A private collector from East Devon, Mr Winning first became...
Five watercolours depicting scenes from the Honiton area caused quite a stir when they went under the hammer at Chilcotts Auctioneers.
The paintings, by Alfred Leyman, were estimated to fetch between £200 and £400; over the past five years the artist’s work had sold at auction for an average hammer prices of £265.
There was a real buzz in the sale room, with a wide range of...
