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Fellows’ record-breaking handbags auction on Thursday the 20th of February, saw house records broke by achieving their highest number of registered bidders yet during their Handbags, Jewellery & Accessories auction. Fellows had 1,130 people registered to bid across multiple bidding platforms. This is the highest number of registrations for a Handbags & Accessories auction hosted by Fellows, as well as the highest number of registrations that they have seen in the past three years. Just a few months ago, Fellows appointed Nicola Whittaker as Head of Handbags, and Patricia Preuschoff as Catalogue Manager. Under their direction, the department has continued to grow, and this record-breaking auction is demonstrative of their success. What The Experts Said Nicola Whittaker, Head of Handbags, said: “It’s wonderful that this auction attracted such a high number of bidders. The Handbags & Accessories department is still in its infancy compared to our other specialist departments so it’s wonderful to be part of its growing success. We have expanded the scheduled auctions to six this year and hope to see the increased interest continue. Consignments for April are open, and we know that sellers will be keen to add items to what is already shaping up to be an exciting Spring auction.”. Nicola Whittaker | Head of Handbags Patricia Preuschoff, Catalogue Manager, said: “I am thrilled by the amount of interest our recent Handbags auction drew! The collection of lots was one of the best ones we have seen so far, and I am delighted that so many of our clients seem to agree. Having over 1,000 bidders was truly exciting, I thoroughly enjoyed watching the bidding unfold. Our Handbags & Accessories department is only continuing to grow thanks to our clients who continue to trust us for authentic bags and excellent customer service.”. Patricia Preuschoff | Catalogue Manager, Handbags and Accessories Hammer Highlights The auction featured a variety of stunning collections from brands such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Dior and Hermès. The standout lot for the day was a Hermès Kelly Pochette, which sold for over double its estimate. Lot 168 Hermès – Swift Noir Kelly Pochette. Price Realised: £16,900.00 Lot 35 Chanel – Medium Double Flap. Price Realised: £4,810.00 Lot 636 Hermès – Pendulette Boule table clock. Price Realised: £1,885.00 Lot 633 Hermès – silver oval chain-link T-bar bracelet. Price Realised: £1,755.00 Lot 489 Chanel – brooch. Price Realised: £962.00 Valuations Our valuations are free, with no obligation to sell with us. Our experts will value your item with an estimate, so you can find out what it could achieve at auction. The process is simple. You can fill in a form online or book an appointment to visit either of our offices in Birmingham or London. Virtual valuation appointments are also available. Find what you’re looking for Make sure you don’t miss finding that special something by signing up to our email alerts. You’ll be the first to know when catalogues become available, receive invitations to special events and preview the hottest lots from our auctions, plus much more. Why not use our free personal shopping service? Sign up for lot alerts and tell us exactly what you are looking for. Each time we upload a catalogue, we search for your keywords and email you lots matching your interests. Your personalised email will include images, lot descriptions and auction details.