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Top selling lots

Toovey’s, Washington, West Sussex, April 19

A George VI gold £5 piece, 1937.

Estimate: £1500-2000

£3400

Fellows, Birmingham, April 13

A mid-20th century untreated Burmese ruby and diamond cluster ring, estimated weight 1.50ct.

Estimate: £1200-1400

Hammer: £4700

Highest price over estimate

Toovey’s, Washington, West Sussex, April 19

A gold and carved emerald cameo ring, designed as a classical mask.

Estimate: £200-300

Hammer: £3400

Warren & Wignall, Leyland, April 19

A Cotswold School oak bedding box or chest.

Estimate: £80-100

Hammer: £2200

Criterion, London, April 17

A classical marble bust, possibly Roman, 9in (23cm).

Estimate: £150-200

Hammer: £4500

Warren & Wignall, Leyland, April 19

A Eureka Clock Company electric clock in mahogany case, 15in (39cm).

Estimate: £40-60

Hammer: £1800

764 Most registered online bidders

Warren & Wignall, Leyland, April 19

Source: Bid Barometer is a snapshot of sales on thesaleroom.com for April 13-19 2017.

‘Highest price over estimate’ = Our selection of items from the top 10 highest hammer prices as a multiple of the high estimate paid by internet bidders on thesaleroom.com

‘Top selling lots’ = Our selection of items from the top 10 highest hammer prices paid by internet bidders on thesaleroom.com