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As Valentine’s Day approaches, Reeman Dansie presents a delightful selection of romantic treasures in the Fine Art Sale, 3rd–4th February.
29/01/2026
Hearts abound, from the enchanting Edwardian diamond, pearl and enamel brooch (lot 445) and a charming heart-shaped amethyst pendant (lot 406) to a sparkling heart-shaped brilliant-cut diamond ring (lot 520).
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Rich in symbolism, the sale also features serpentine jewels representing eternal love (lots 401 and 475), ivy motifs for fidelity and loyalty, and turquoise jewels inspired by the forget-me-not (lot 457).
Romance continues in the picture section, where lots 1137 and 1159 perfectly capture the Victorian love of sentiment and romance.
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Harry Becker was born in Colchester in 1865 to German parents Henrietta and Charles. His father Charles, who served as a field surgeon in various campaigns including Crimea, was drafted to Colchester in 1856 and there they settled.
19/03/2026
A charming and historically significant letter written by A. A. Milne to his longtime collaborator and illustrator E. H. Shepard, revealing a previously unseen glimpse into the creative world of the Pooh books, will be offered for sale by Reeman Dansie auctioneers of Colchester on the 18th of March.
14/03/2026
Reeman Dansie are pleased to announce the sale by auction of a remarkable Second World War archive belonging to a nurse who bravely served during the fall of France, Miss Mary Edytha Darby.
14/03/2026