THERE was an international theme to this month's auction at Trevanion and Dean’s penultimate auction of the year.

Worldly treasures from France to the far east garnered interest from both national and international collectors and achieved some fantastic prices at the auction, held on Saturday, November 9 at the auction house in Station Road.

One of the most sought after lots of the day was a 19th century French bronze mantle clock, which beat pre-sale estimates to achieve £6,000.

Auctioneer and valuer Ian Woodward oversaw competitive bidding from five eager telephone bidders, and eventually the clock sold to a collector in the south of England.

Of the clock, Ian said: "This is a really impressive piece designed to make a statement.

"We think it originated in Paris in the 1880’s, and it’s possible it could have been made for an exhibition it is of such exceptional quality.

"There’s a lot of classic elements of French style in here, but some aspects are quite unusual to find in a clock of this period, such as the full calendar dial showing the day, date and month, and also moon phases and moon age.

"It’s a rather fantastic example and it’s no wonder it caught the eye of so many bidders."

Other sales made by Ian include an 18th century oak longcase clock for an impressive £3,400 and a late 17th century Dutch walnut and marquetry chest on a later stand sold to a telephone bidder for £4,000.

Saturday’s auction also coincided with the closing day of Asian Art Week in London, one of the most prestigious and important events amongst collectors and dealers of Asian Art.

Auctioneer and valuer Ashley Jones oversaw the Asian Art section of the auction which provided some shocks and excitement for bidders watching in the room and online.

Some of the top prices came from an early Chinese bronze incense burner in the form of a goose which sold for £1,800, a large giltwood model of a Buddha at £2,000, and a Chinese porcelain flambé vase at £900.