Model railway collectors and enthusiasts won’t want to miss our upcoming auction highlight: a strong selection of Märklin model trains in original boxes, featuring sought-after HO scale locomotives, complete passenger coach sets, and a wide variety of freight wagons and rolling stock. With multiple boxed sets shown together, this collection is ideal for both serious Märklin collectors and hobbyists looking to build a high-quality layout with reliable, well-presented pieces.

This group includes impressive steam locomotives in classic red/black liveries, streamlined diesel/electric locomotives, matching coach rakes, and wagon sets—perfect for creating realistic consists, upgrading a collection, or sourcing display-worthy boxed pieces.

Highlights in this Märklin selection (as shown)

• Boxed Märklin HO locomotives (steam + diesel/electric) with strong display appeal
• Passenger coach sets in matching liveries (ideal for complete train formations)
• Freight wagons & rolling stock lots for realistic layout operation
• Mixed boxed sets and multi-item groupings (great value for collectors and layout builders)
• Märklin packaging & presentation — always a plus for collectors focused on completeness and provenance

Why collectors prefer boxed Märklin

Collectors value Märklin for its reputation, engineering quality, and long-standing collector market. Original boxes and set completeness often improve desirability because they help preserve items and support confident collecting.

Key reasons these lots attract interest:

• Original Märklin boxes improve display and storage
• Matched sets make layout building easier and more authentic
• Collectable HO scale remains one of the most popular markets
• Strong appeal for both collectors and operators

Viewing is recommended (condition & completeness)

For model trains, viewing helps confirm:

• box condition and labels
• completeness of sets (locos, coaches, wagons)
• visible cosmetic condition (paint, details, coupling parts)
• any included paperwork or inserts

Always a change of a bargain…

Looking for a statement piece that blends collectible craftsmanship with timeless design? Our upcoming auction features a remarkable decorative chess set with finely cast metal figurine pieces arranged on a classic stone/marble chessboard. With its richly detailed characters and elegant board, this set is ideal for chess enthusiasts, collectors of Asian decorative arts, and anyone searching for an eye-catching conversation piece for a library, office, or living room.

What makes this chess set special

• Sculptural metal pieces with strong detail and a warm brass/bronze tone
• Asian/Chinese-inspired figures: emperors, court officials, attendants, mounted riders and architectural “tower” pieces
• Stone/marble board with contrasting squares for a timeless, luxurious look
• A true display + play collectible: equally suited for use or decorative presentation

Perfect for collectors, interiors & gifting

This is the kind of lot that appeals to:

• Chess collectors seeking unusual themed sets
• Interior design lovers (classic, eclectic, heritage, hotel-chic styling)
• Buyers looking for a unique gift (milestones, retirement, housewarming)
• Collectors of Asian decorative objects and sculptural metalwork

See it in person on viewing days

We strongly recommend viewing to appreciate the quality, finishing, weight, and details of each piece, as well as the board’s condition and overall presentation.

✅ Viewing days: 27th & 28th March
🔨 Auction dates: 31st March & 1st April
📍 Jordaens N.V., Mortsel (Antwerp), Belgium

Our upcoming auction features an elegant selection of vintage and modern jewellery designed to appeal to both collectors and buyers searching for timeless, wearable pieces. From diamond rings and refined yellow-gold settings to emerald accents and a standout blue-stone navette ring, these lots bring together classic style, sparkle, and strong “everyday luxury” appeal.

Jewellery highlights in this selection

• Diamond rings & solitaires – classic, always-in-demand styles ideal for daily wear or special occasions
• Emerald & diamond rings – rich green accents set in warm gold tones, a favourite among gemstone collectors
• Navette / marquise ring with blue stones (sapphire-style) & diamonds – a beautiful vintage silhouette with Art Deco energy
• White-metal ring with dark/rough diamond look – bold, contemporary-meets-vintage character (great statement piece)
• Pendants – including a coin-style pendant and a diamond-look / raw-stone pendant for layered styling
• Omega De Ville watch – a refined dress watch with collector recognition and timeless design

Why collectors bid on pieces like these

Jewellery remains one of the most active categories because it combines:

• Collectability + daily wear (not just display value)
• Strong demand for diamonds, emeralds, sapphire-style pieces, and signed watches
• Easy styling for modern wardrobes while retaining vintage charm
• Gift value (engagement, anniversary, milestone pieces)

Viewing is highly recommended

For jewellery, the details matter. We recommend viewing to assess:

• stone condition, settings/prongs, and general wear
• hallmarks/marks (gold/white metal), and any maker’s marks
• watch condition and running status (if applicable)

✅ Viewing days: 27th & 28th March
🔨 Auction dates: 31st March & 1st April
📍 Jordaens N.V., Mortsel (Antwerp)

Our Spring auction features an elegant selection of fine porcelain, bringing together a wide range of decorative vases, hand-painted floral pieces, and charming porcelain figurines. From romantic 18th/19th-century-inspired scenes to playful putti and ballerina figures, this collection is made for collectors who appreciate craftsmanship, detail, and timeless display value.

Whether you collect porcelain, decorate period interiors, or simply want standout pieces for a cabinet, console, or mantel, these lots offer a beautiful mix of classic European-style figurines, ornamental table pieces, and floral bird vases that bring instant refinement to any space.

Highlights in this porcelain selection (as shown)

• Hand-painted porcelain vases with floral and bird motifs (including pairs and multi-vase garnitures)
• Porcelain figurines: dancers/ballerinas, children, romantic couples, and seated scenes
• Cherubs / putti ornaments (including gilt-accent wall or decorative pieces)
• Figural table ornaments and display groups, ideal for mantelpieces and vitrines
• A charming figural clock piece—perfect for collectors of decorative timepieces and porcelain décor

Why collectors love porcelain vases & figurines

Quality porcelain remains highly collectible because it offers:

• Fine hand-painted decoration and expressive modelling
• Strong display presence (cabinet, console table, mantel, dining room)
• Easy pairing with classic, French, Victorian, and eclectic interiors
• Gift-worthy appeal for collectors of decorative arts

Collectors typically look for crisp detail, intact fingers/petals, clean glazing, stable bases, and any maker marks (if present).

Viewing recommended (condition & details)

Because porcelain condition is key, we strongly recommend viewing to check:

• chips, hairlines, repairs or restoration
• completeness of delicate parts (hands, petals, wings, lacework)
• shine of glaze, colour quality, and any maker marks underneath

✅ Viewing days: 27th & 28th March
🔨 Auction dates: 31st March & 1st April

Our upcoming auction brings together a captivating selection of antique furniture, Asian art, and statement decorative pieces—perfect for collectors, interior designers, and anyone looking to add authentic character to a home or collection. From elegant carved wood craftsmanship to serene East Asian works on paper and lacquer, this curated group blends historical charm with standout display presence.

Whether you’re searching for a show-stopping centerpiece for your hallway, a refined vanity for a bedroom, or collectible Japanese/Chinese hanging scrolls for a calm and sophisticated wall display, this selection offers variety, quality, and strong visual impact.

Key highlights in this selection (as shown)

• Antique dressing table / vanity with large mirror and carved details — ideal as a statement piece in classic interiors
• Asian hanging scrolls (figures, landscape, horse and bird motifs) — collectible wall art with timeless appeal
• Lacquer folding screen with finely painted interior/genre scene — striking decorative art for room separation or display
• Carved salon chairs with green upholstery — elegant seating with sculptural carved frames
• Sacred Heart Jesus statue — devotional art with strong presence for collectors of religious sculpture
• Cobalt blue decorative urn/vase — bold colour accent and collector décor piece
• Carousel-style painted horse figure — charming decorative object for collectors and playful interiors
• Additional decorative antiques and sculptural objects suitable for console styling, mantel displays and curated rooms

Why this mix attracts collectors and interior designers

This is the type of selection that works on multiple levels:

• Antique furniture provides craftsmanship and period atmosphere
• Asian art brings calm, elegance and collectability (especially hanging scrolls and screens)
• Decorative objects add focal points and colour accents
• Devotional art appeals to collectors of religious antiques and sculptural works
  Together, they create a “ready-made” interior story—ideal for collectors who buy with both passion and display in mind.

Viewing highly recommended

For antiques and artworks—especially furniture, screens and scrolls—viewing is the best way to appreciate:

• scale and visual impact
• condition, patina and surface details
• construction, framing, and mounting quality

✅ Viewing days: 27th & 28th March
🔨 Auction dates: 31st March & 1st April