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Top Sellers

Cased Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Superlative Chronometer Wristwatch With 18ct Gold Casing & Strap With Diamond Set Bezel Dial
Sold for: £6,700
18th Century Oriental Blue & White Ceramic Vase, Stamped With Character Marks To Base
Sold for: £31,000
Japanese Bronze Samurai On Treen Stand
Sold for: £8,200
Extremely Rare Wedgwood Portland Vase Generally Considered To Be Wedgwood’s Masterpiece, Has Been Produced In Black Basalt & Lavishly Painted In 22ct Gold, It Is The Epitome Of Wedgwood Skill & Has An Impressed Mark. One Of Only Thirteen Made Between The Years 2007 & 2008
Sold for: £1,700
David Shepherd Framed Oil On Canvas Depicting A World War II Air Battle
Sold for: £17,000

Recently Sold

Franklin Mint Gilt Metal & Cobalt Blue Enamelled “The Star Of The North” Jewelled Egg, Stamped 925 Silver
Sold for: £425
14ct Gold Bangle Set With Seven Floreats Of Diamonds & Drop Earrings To Accord
Sold for: £400
19th Century Engineers Model Of A Howitzer Field Cannon, Mounted On Railway Track
Sold for: £400
Oak Cased Longcase Clock With Square Brass Dial, By Seddon, Frodsham
Sold for: £380
Mahogany & Glazed Stick Barometer
Sold for: £350

Welcome to Cato Crane Auctioneers

IMPORTANT NOTICE

In light of the developing situation surrounding the outbreak of COVID-19 we wanted to keep you updated regarding the measures we are taking to ensure we can continue to operate as Cato Crane Auctioneers.

Cato Crane is Operating as Normal, however, our office staff will stop working at 4.00pm each day. Our Specialist Removal Team is Working Normal Hours.

For Visitors to the Auction Rooms Gloves, Masks & Gel Are Available and Advised Upon Arrival.

Valuations are available as usual or at the Wirral office in Heswall.

John Crane will be pleased to hear from you – 7 Days a Week – and his DIRECT LINE is 0151 342 2321 or on 07836 209995 – You can also use ‘FaceTime’ on your mobile phone to show him items in Real Time or send images to info@catocrane.co.uk.

Every Effort is being Made to Protect & Safeguard Our Experienced Team & ALL Clients Who Visit Us in Person.

John Crane 22nd March 2020

Founded in 1985 by John Crane, Cato Crane has its origins in the 19th century Liverpool shipbuilding firm of ‘Cato Miller and Co’ and ‘Edwin Bathurst’s Benthall and Broseley Potteries’ in Shropshire.

As senior partner, John Crane has over 35 years experience in valuing and selling works of art and antiques. John is also a well known television and radio personality and writes for regional, national and specialist publications.

Cato Crane hold auctions every month within the Stanhope Street auction rooms. Specialist auctions are held in other locations.

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EXTREMELY RARE!! Wedgwood “PORTLAND VASE” Black Basalt With 22 Carat Gold Low Relief Decoration. One Of Only Thirteen Made Between The Years 2007 & 2008. Sold In Our March Auction For £1,700 Plus VAT & Premium

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2016
2017
2018
2019
2020

ANTIQUES, FINE ART & COLLECTORS

Wed
11
Jan
2017

Starts at 10:30 amVIEWING TUESDAY 10th 11am-4pm
OVER 550 LOTS TO INCLUDE:
FURNITURE, SILVER AND GOLD, JEWELLERY, PICTURES AND PRINTS, CLOCKS, CERAMICS, GLASSWARE, CHINA, BOOKS, VINYL RECORDS, MIRRORS, TOYS
PLUS MUCH MORE

2 DAY ANTIQUES, FINE ART & COLLECTORS

Tue
07
Feb
2017
Wed
08
Feb
2017

Starts at 10:30 amVIEWING MONDAY 6th 11am-4pm
Over 850 Lots over 2 Days to include:
antique and modern furniture and furnishings, gold and silver, jewellery, clocks (including longcase) and watches (including Patek Philippe watch), pictures and prints, ceramics, china, glassware, toys, coins (including sovereigns), books
plus much more

ANTIQUES, FINE ART & COLLECTORS

Wed
08
Mar
2017

Starts at 10:30 amVIEWING MONDAY 6th & TUESDAY 7th 11am-4pm
Approx. 600 Lots to include:
furniture and furnishings, jewellery, gold and silver, ceramics, china, pictures and prints, clocks and watches, coins, toys, books, collectables
plus much more

ANTIQUES, FINE ART & COLLECTORS

Tue
04
Apr
2017

Starts at 10:30 amVIEWING MONDAY 3rd 11am-4pm

ANTIQUES, FINE ART & COLLECTORS

Tue
18
Apr
2017

Starts at 11:00 amVIEWING ON EASTER MONDAY BETWEEN 10am-1pm AND ON MORNING OF SALE FROM 9am
OVER 500 LOTS TO INCLUDE:
FURNITURE, JEWELLERY INCLUDING AMBER, SILVER AND GOLD, WATCHES AND CLOCKS, PICTURES AND PRINTS, CERAMICS INCLUDING FIGURINES, CHINA, GLASSWARE
PLUS MUCH MORE

ANTIQUES, FINE ART & COLLECTORS

Wed
10
May
2017

Starts at 10:30 amVIEWING Tuesday 9th 11am-4pm
Over 500 lots
to include furniture, jewellery, gold and silver, coins, pictures and prints, ceramics, glassware, militaria, clocks and watches, musical instruments
plus much more

ANTIQUES, FINE ART & COLLECTORS

Tue
06
Jun
2017

Starts at 10:30 amVIEWING MONDAY 5th 11am-4pm
Over 600 Lots to include:
furniture, pictures, gold and silver, jewellery, clocks and watches, cameras, china, ceramics, books, toys, coins, militaria
plus much more

ANTIQUES, FINE ART & COLLECTORS

Tue
04
Jul
2017

Starts at 10:30 amVIEWING MONDAY 3rd 11am-4pm

ANTIQUES, FINE ART & COLLECTORS

Tue
01
Aug
2017

Starts at 10:30 amVIEWING MONDAY 31st JULY 11am-4pm

ANTIQUES, FINE ART & COLLECTORS

Tue
05
Sep
2017

Starts at 10:30 amVIEWING MONDAY 4th 11am-4pm

ANTIQUES, FINE ART & COLLECTORS

Wed
11
Oct
2017

Starts at 10:30 amVIEWING TUESDAY 10th 11am-4pm

ANTIQUES, FINE ART & COLLECTORS

Wed
15
Nov
2017

Starts at 10:30 amVIEWING TUESDAY 14th 11am-4pm

ANTIQUES, FINE ART & COLLECTORS

Wed
13
Dec
2017

Starts at 10:30 amVIEWING Tuesday 12th 11am-4pm

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Entries invited for our upcoming auctions, please call into the saleroom for a FREE verbal valuation on any items that you are interested in selling. Valuations held most days between Monday and Friday (except on Auction and Viewing days) between 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm but please call ahead of visit to ensure a valuer will be available to meet with you. Home visits also available. Call us today for more details on 0151 709 5559 or email with any enquiries via info@catocrane.co.uk or by using the Online Enquiry Form.

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Cato Crane Auctioneers, 6 Stanhope Street, Liverpool, L8 5RF
Tel: 0151 709 5559 Fax: 0151 707 2454 Email: info@catocrane.co.uk

Top Sellers

Cased Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Superlative Chronometer Wristwatch With 18ct Gold Casing & Strap With Diamond Set Bezel Dial

18th Century Oriental Blue & White Ceramic Vase, Stamped With Character Marks To Base

Japanese Bronze Samurai On Treen Stand

Extremely Rare Wedgwood Portland Vase Generally Considered To Be Wedgwood’s Masterpiece, Has Been Produced In Black Basalt & Lavishly Painted In 22ct Gold, It Is The Epitome Of Wedgwood Skill & Has An Impressed Mark. One Of Only Thirteen Made Between The Years 2007 & 2008

David Shepherd Framed Oil On Canvas Depicting A World War II Air Battle

Recently Sold

Franklin Mint Gilt Metal & Cobalt Blue Enamelled “The Star Of The North” Jewelled Egg, Stamped 925 Silver

14ct Gold Bangle Set With Seven Floreats Of Diamonds & Drop Earrings To Accord

19th Century Engineers Model Of A Howitzer Field Cannon, Mounted On Railway Track

Oak Cased Longcase Clock With Square Brass Dial, By Seddon, Frodsham

Mahogany & Glazed Stick Barometer

Welcome to Cato Crane Auctioneers

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Founded in 1985 by John Crane, Cato Crane has its origins in the 19th century Liverpool shipbuilding firm of ‘Cato Miller and Co’ and ‘Edwin Bathurst’s Benthall and Broseley Potteries’ in Shropshire.

EXTREMELY RARE!! Wedgwood “PORTLAND VASE” Black Basalt With 22 Carat Gold Low Relief Decoration. One Of Only Thirteen Made Between The Years 2007 & 2008. Sold In Our March Auction For £1,700 Plus VAT & Premium

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