Discover a world of revived elegance in the upcoming December 1-10 timed auction, showcasing over 50 lots featured on Salvage Hunters: The Restorers. From Irish Art Deco cinema lights to a Festival of Light peacock head, these lovingly rescued and sustainable pieces offer a unique blend of history and style.
13 November 2023
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Running from 1-10 December, this timed auction contains over 50 lots as seen in Salvage Hunters: The Restorers, a television programme in which skilled professionals work to give previously run down, forgotten and unloved vintage and antique pieces a new lease of life. With styles ranging from country house to industrial chic to mid-century modern, highlights of the sale include a pair of Irish Art Deco cinema lights, a copper and iron lightning vane and The 'Bajra' peacock head, part of the boat commissioned by the Mayor of London for the Festival of Light in 2003. Having existed for many years and often having been passed from generation to generation, choosing antique and vintage items instead of buying brand new can be the most environmentally conscious way of furnishing a home. Not only does this auction, with its selection of stylish and sustainable pieces which have been lovingly rescued and restored, allow bidders to contribute to what some believe to be the purest form of recycling , but it also offers an opportunity to own something truly unique that cannot be found in any high street store.
A wicker egg chair after Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 20th century and later, 82cm wide 82cm deep 114cm high (£600-800)
All details were true at the time of transmission. Warner Bros. Discovery and Curve Media Ltd and their affiliates make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the condition, suitability, fitness for purpose, or at all, in relation to any lot offered for sale; no further documentation can be provided. All valuations stated herein are given by Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers at the time of publication. Please note that these may differ to the valuations given to the items within the programme, which was broadcast at an earlier time.
A 'One Armed Bandit' slot machine, 20th century and later, American, by Mills Novelty of Chicago, 43cm wide 43cm deep 64cm high (£300-500)
All details were true at the time of transmission. Warner Bros. Discovery and Curve Media Ltd and their affiliates make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the condition, suitability, fitness for purpose, or at all, in relation to any lot offered for sale; no further documentation can be provided. All valuations stated herein are given by Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers at the time of publication. Please note that these may differ to the valuations given to the items within the programme, which was broadcast at an earlier time.
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