AMONGST the more than 1,000 selected lots of antiques and works of art included in the two-day ‘Autumn Fine Art’ auction by Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood will be the Christopher Hawkings Collection of Curiosities on October 15 and 16.

A Swiss gilt and enamelled singing bird automaton music box by Charles Bruguier is one of the star lots in the auction with an estimate of £10,000 to £15,000. Also a collection of Italian micro mosaic including a fabulous snuff box are on offer.

A fine micro-mosaic snuff box expecting bids £8,000 to £12,000
A fine micro-mosaic snuff box expecting bids £8,000 to £12,000 ( Bearnes)

The popular ‘Antiques Valuation Counter’ returns to Cornwall to give free identification and valuations on family treasures.

A group of micro-mosaics should attract bids around £3,000 to £5,000
A group of micro-mosaics should attract bids around £3,000 to £5,000 (Bearnes)

Wadebridge’s Betjeman Centre plays host tomorrow (Tuesday, October 15) from 10am to noon, and Launceston Library on Wednesday, October 16, from 2pm to 4pm.

For more information or to arrange a home visit, contact Richard Hamm on 01208 813593 or [email protected]