August was another month of exceptional auctions. Bidders have been discovering art, jewellery, antiques, collectibles, classic cars and silverware throughout the month. Each lot offered a unique opportunity to acquire something special.

As the summer draws to a close, we are taking this time to look back at some of the outstanding lot highlights from August.

Lot 60 – Thomas Jacques Somerscales Oil on Canvas, HMS Liffey off The Coast of Chile

Estimated Price: £18,000 | Hammer Price: £44,000

Antique, Fine Art, Silver & Jewellery Auction | Jacobs and Hunt

Lot 280 – William Dutton of London 18th Century Drop Dial Wall Clock

Estimated Price: £2,500 | Hammer Price: £17,500

Antique & Home Sale | Richard Winterton Auctioneers

Lot 249 – 1961 Bottle of Hermitage La Chapelle, Paul Jaboulet Aîné

Estimated Price: £1,200 | Hammer Price: £8,500

Dawsons Discovery | Dawsons Auctioneers

Lot 112 – 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose 'Hundred Deer' Vase

Estimated Price: £600 | Hammer Price: £5,600

Antiques, Fine Art & Collectables | Murray's

Lot 452 – Pair of George III Giltwood Mirrors with Wave Pierced Frames

Estimated Price: £1,200 | Hammer Price: £7,300

Quarterly Fine Sale | Spicer's Auctioneers 

Lot 145 – Pokémon EX Holon Phantoms Pikachu Gold Star 104/110

Estimated Price: £2,500 | Hammer Price: £9,000

The August Pokémon Auction: Celebrating 30 Years of Pokémon | Hanson's Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 477 – 18th Century 'Stuart Crystal' Memento Mori Pendant

Estimated Price: £500 | Hammer Price: £6,000

Silver, Watches & Jewellery Auction | Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood

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