Including the collection of Dr Raymond Penn MB BCh (Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery) (LOTS 1-18)

Dr Penn was an eminent pharmacologist, a researcher, lecturer, and author of 'Pharmacology (Concise Medicine Textbook)', published by Harcourt in 1974, the standard medical student text in the 1970s. He had a lifelong interest in history, and became an authority on the history of medicine, earning a doctorate on the history of drug regulation.

His collection of coins relating to the history of medicine led to him being commissioned by Seaby’s to write the seminal book 'Aspects of Medicine on Ancient Greek and Roman Coins', published in 1994.

Designer handbags and luxury items, at a fraction of the retail value, are included in our timed auction, Friday 20-Sunday 29 November. All of your essential luxury items in one place, to include a vintage Chanel backpack, estimate £1,500-1,800, a Louis Vuitton Damier Ebène Eole 50 rolling duffle bag at £500-800 and an Hermès large silk scarf, 'Le Songe de la Licorne', by Annie Faivre, 2015, at £180-220.  If interior design is what you are looking for, then a large chrome ‘ship’s light’ may be more your preference.

With over 300 lots to cater to every palate, Sworders are delighted to bring you our Winter Fine Wine & Spirits Sale. Highlights include the rare 1937 vintage of Romanée-Conti by Burgundy heavyweights Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, a 1984 bottle of Richebourg from wine master Henri Jayer and two bottles of limited edition Macallan; a 1961 edition commemorating the 35th anniversary of Private Eye magazine (with typically satirical label), and one from Raffles Hotel in Singapore with a branded label and still in its original box. For those looking ahead to Christmas, there can be no better way to pick up something special to enjoy over the festive period, with our range of Champagnes and Ports always proving popular at this time of year.