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Antique Treasures Fetch £4,810 at Scarborough Auction

3/31/2025

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A treasure trove of antique souvenirs from aristocratic "Grand Tours" fetched an impressive £4,810 at a Scarborough auction. Unearthed from a Scunthorpe flat after a collector's passing, the captivating collection featured exquisite micro-mosaic brooches and mirrors, drawing enthusiastic bids from as far as Italy and China, far surpassing initial expectations.

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A treasure trove of antique souvenirs from aristocratic "Grand Tours" fetched an impressive £4,810 at a Scarborough auction. Unearthed from a Scunthorpe flat after a collector's passing, the captivating collection featured exquisite micro-mosaic brooches and mirrors, drawing enthusiastic bids from as far as Italy and China, far surpassing initial expectations.