We offer confirmation/probate valuations of house contents in all Fife areas including– Earlsferry Elie Ladybank Falkland Markinch Glenrothes Leslie Leven Methill Buckhaven
ITG Provide confirmation/probate valuations in accordance with HMRC guidelines.
Confirmation valuation reports will be prepared within 5 days of our valuer’s visit and will provide a clear indication of the market value of each item within the estate. The valuation report will include images with clear and accurate descriptions enabling quick identification of items of value.
Chattels Gallery Guide
The items pictured below are just a small sample of similar items recently valued by ITG Confirmation valuations. The gallery will hopefully be helpful & educational in demonstrating the wide array of antiques, collectibles & everyday objects we value on a daily basis.
An 19th century ebonized and Amboyna gilt metal pier cabinet, the rectangular top above a frieze with a gilt metal leaf and flower frieze enclosing a roundel above a glazed cabinet door with two shelves flanked by outset columns with gilt metal mounts raised upon a plinth base and turned vase shape feet.
A gilt metal and wire mesh fire screen in Louis XVI taste, late 19th century, of rectangular form, the mesh mounted with a foliate cast trophy and swags, with a foliate cast handle above, on four scrolling foliate cast legs.
A Dutch Colonial ebonized mahogany console table, mid 19th century, the green marble top over leaf carved apron and conforming scroll supports, with concave under tier.
A prisoner-of-war straw-work sewing casket, early 19th century, the hinged rectangular cover with a depiction of a townscape, within concentric borders, the front inset with four turned bone eyelets, above a drawer with turned bone handle.
A mahogany and parcel gilt wall mirror in George II style, 20th century, the triple bevelled plates with a fret cut frame surmounted by a carved and gilded ho-ho bird.
A partridge wood and parquetry bonheur du jour, with a pair of cupboard doors above single frieze drawer and tapering square section legs united by an under tier.
An emerald and diamond cluster ring, the oval-shape emerald weighing 0.74cts, within a brilliant-cut diamond surround. Total diamond weight 0.20cts. Weight 2.9 grams.
A north African brass standard lamp, 20th century, the domed shade pierced and embossed with stylised foliate motifs, the lower edge hung with brown glass drops, the conforming knopped shaft descending to a domed base.
A Scandinavian carved and polychrome painted pine coffer, late 19th century, the hinged cover, front and sides with recessed stellar motifs, the interior with raised Êndle box’ to the right side.
A Continental walnut wing armchair, mid 19th century, the upholstered back and arms with carved scrolls above over stuffed seat, shaped apron, and carved cabriole front legs.
A Victorian Rosewood games table, the shaped rectangular moulded top with a red beige playing surface, above a plain frieze raised upon leaf carved and pounced baluster shaft terminating in quadripartite down swept leaf carved supports, scrolling terminals and ceramic castors.
A walnut framed and upholstered wing armchair in George II style, late 19th /early 20th century, with shell carved cabriole legs terminating in pad feet.
An early 19th century mahogany fitted wash stand, the rectangular top with two hinged covers enclosing an easel mirror with adjustable angles flanked on either side by lidded compartments with rectangular hinged covers, the lower part with three frieze drawers with relief moulded panels raised upon four stop fluted tapering legs.
A pair of diamond cluster ear studs of floral design, comprising an old-cut diamond collet, within a similarly-cut diamond surround. Estimated total diamond weight 1.60cts.
A gilt metal standard lamp, early 20th century, the reeded and acanthus stem above red marble table top with applied beaded edge, conforming stem and triple gryphon and foliate supports.
A walnut hall chair, early 18th century and later, the ornate carved top rail with central shell and flanking scrolls above solid vertical splat and flanking rattan panels, the removable seat above an upholstered pad and arched seat rails, cabriole legs to the front and H-stretcher.
An early 20th century cameo and split pearl pendant. The heart-shape cameo carved to depict a lady in profile, within an openwork split pearl surround, suspended from a chain.
A 9 carat gold sapphire and diamond dress ring. The oval sapphire cabochon, within a brilliant-cut diamond geometric surround, to the grooved shoulders and openwork star gallery. Estimated total diamond weight 0.15ct. 7.3 grams.
A painted four fold room screen, late 19th century, each panel painted with a couple in a landscape, the reverse painted to simulate panelling.
A leather covered and brass mounted camphor trunk, first half 19th century, probably Anglo-Chinese, brass studded throughout, the hinged lid above a pair of brass side carrying handles.
