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# Auctioneer buzzing after jewellery collection proves popular in sale
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/auctioneer-buzzing-after-jewellery-collection-proves-popular-in-sale/
- Published: 2026-06-18T14:55:07.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-20T16:39:32.000Z
- Description: A jewellery collection has created a buzz after going under the hammer with a Lichfield auctioneer.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: News

A JEWELLERY collection has created a buzz after going under the hammer with a Lichfield auctioneer.

Split across 59 lots, the items fetched more than £56,400 in the Richard Winterton Auctioneers sale.

Insect brooches from the late 19th century formed a striking part of the treasure trove uncovered following a recent house clearance.

There were also numerous rings, chains, bracelets, pendants and watches from the same estate.

Lisa Spence, head of jewellery at Richard Winterton Auctioneers, said:

> "Insect brooches originally became popular due to the Victorian obsession with natural history and are now highly coveted antiques.  
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> "This stunning single owner collection included numerous designs such as a beetle, butterfly, bee and fly.  
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> "As soon as it was announced the collection generated a real buzz and we had a huge amount of pre-sale interest.  
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> "Bidding on the day was enthusiastic and fantastic hammer prices were achieved across the board."

Highlights included an early to mid 20th century bee insect brooch that sold for £1,900, a large late 19th century beetle brooch going for £1,250 and a gem set novelty tortoise brooch that fetched £1,200.

The sale comes as the firm prepares for a special two-day jewellery and watches valuation event at The Auction Cafe on Market Street in Lichfield from 9.30am to 3pm on 23rd and 24th June.