There was plenty of anticipation as Lot 1325 came up at the Holts September sale — a pair of virtually new 12 bore over-unders by Purdey that had been built for Eric Clapton. They were estimated at £150,000 - £170,000 and the bidding started at £120,000. The room went quiet; you could have heard a pin drop as they made £150,000 then, with a final push, they made £160,000 and the room burst into applause.
Lot 230 was an historically important SAS regimental brass insignia from 22 Squadron SAS (Rhodesia). Solid brass and weighing 20lbs it was made to be displayed on a wall. It bore the motto “Who Dares Wins” and was certainly unique. Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000, it made £3,800.
Lot 408, an elegant and appealing double…