Another "lot" that we successfully bid for at last week's Charterhouse Auction was a box full of brass/bronze items featuring African figures (see photos). They may be modern reproductions but on the other hand they could be genuine old West African bronzes worth a small fortune. Either way they are interesting and look good about the house. Another lot (no, we did not buy it) was a clear glass Lalique vase with classical figures on it which quickly went up to £3400 - let's hope that the buyer didn't drop it on the way home. Unfortunately we could not stay for the wine auction taking place later in the day where hundreds of bottles of wine and spirits were on offer, some 50 years old. One item that caught my eye was a wooden packing case labelled "RASC - RUM" containing two stoneware flagons of rum, sealed with red wax, guide price £300 - £400. Yes, we do enjoy a good auction.
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