TWO EXPERTSs from Shrewsbury-based Halls Fine Art helped raise £180 for HAHAV Ceredigion, the local hospice at home charity, at an antiques valuation day in Aberystwyth on Friday.
Maryanne Lineker-Mobberley, silver, jewellery and bijouterie specialist and Alexander Clement, watches, clocks and Asian art specialist and general valuer, welcomed a steady stream of visitors to the charity’s temporary home at Morlan Centre.
The experts had a few surprises in store for the visitors, including one man with an 18ct gold ceremonial item that was valued at up to £50,000 by Maryanne.
She also saw a rock crystal carved intaglio pendant in the form of a robin which was valued at up to £700 and a pair of diamond stud earrings and a gold necklace, each valued at up to £800.
Alexander took in for auction a pair of Chinese vases valued at up to £400 and also saw a 1973 limited edition Winnie the Poo book, signed by illustrator E. H. Shepherd and valued at £1,800.
Other items appraised included a 9ct gold Omega ladies wrist watch, which was bought as a 21st birthday present and valued at up to £300 and an 1865 Staffordshire watch stand modelled after the Welsh legend of Gelert the dog and valued at up to £200.
“The charity valuation event was a new experience for HAHAV and we didn’t know what to expect,” confessed executive officer Rhian Dafydd, “but we had a great day and saw a steady stream of people come and go, eager to know the value of some of their most valued items.
“Many thanks to Maryanne and Alexander for their expertise and for helping us to organise this event.”
Maryanne added: “We were delighted to return to Aberystwyth to support such an excellent local charity and I would like to thank HAHAV for hosting the event and all those who came to see us with their treasures.
“As tends to happen at these events, there were a few surprises in store for us, notably the solid 18ct gold ceremonial item which I valued at between £30,000 to £50,000 and some lovely jewellery.”
People living in the Aberystwyth area who have antiques to be valued but were unable to attend the event, can contact Halls Fine Art on Tel: 01743 450700 or visit https://fineart.hallsgb.com/ for more information.
HAHAV Ceredigion is a volunteer led charity, established in 2014 in response to almost overwhelming need for support for people with chronic, life-limiting illness, their carers and families. Ceredigion is the only county in Wales without a recognised hospice service.
Its founding service, Home-Support, is managed by a co-ordinator and delivered by a dedicated team of trained volunteers, reaching people across Ceredigion and prioritising those facing the final year of life.
Living Well services provide activities supporting wellbeing and helping clients manage some of the challenging symptoms of chronic illness, such as pain, fatigue, and anxiety. Activities are free with refreshments available.
The charity also provides a free, bilingual bereavement counselling service which is available in person, online or over the telephone.
All HAHAV’s services are free to access for adults living in Ceredigion. People seeking to access services or to support the charity by donating, fundraising or volunteering should visit the website www.hahav.org.uk .
