He was an artist, so we may expect some aesthetically appealing medals of interest outside mere numismatics. There is also a good selection of Germanic thalers.
Beeton was made an Associate of the Royal Academy, a category no longer used, in 1938 and died in 1942. Sixty years is a long time for a collection to remain hidden.
Early in the New year DNW moved to premises at 16 Bolton Street, W1J 8BQ, just round the corner from Green Park. The telephone numbers are unchanged. I feel compelled to describe the new premises as palatial; perhaps I exaggerate but they might be the most suitable for their purpose anywhere. I have been privileged with a tour. What is essential for their clients and customers – they do some retail – is that the viewing rooms have excellent daylight. The actual auctions will continue to be held at the New Connaught Rooms, WC2.
New rooms a perfect place to sell hidden collection
It is not now often that a collection which has not been available for study for a large number of years comes to the market. Dix Noonan Webb announce that they have recently been consigned an extensive collection of coins and medals formed by the late Alan Beeton.
