Pook & Pook Inc. – Coins & Jewelry Auction
Wednesday, March 26 & Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 9am
463 East Lancaster Avenue Downingtown, Pennsylvania 19335
www.pookandpook.com

DOWNINGTOWN, PENN. — An opportunity to own some of the finest coins and jewelry on the market comes to Pook & Pook at the firm’s coins and jewelry auction on March 26-27. This event will be presented exclusively online via PookLive and Bidsquare, featuring hundreds of rare and valuable items, many of which are coming directly from the vaults of the Pennsylvania Treasury Department’s Bureau of Unclaimed Property. The preview exhibition will take place on March 24-25 from 10 am to 4 pm at Pook & Pook’s gallery, where bidders can view all of these pieces in person before bidding begins.

Coins and jewelry are not only beautiful and collectible — they’re also wise investments. As precious metals like gold and silver fluctuate in value, owning rare coins and jewelry can be a hedge against inflation, making them a secure and potentially profitable asset for years to come. Rare coins, in particular, have historically shown strong appreciation in value, while high-quality jewelry made from platinum, gold and diamonds remains an enduring symbol of prosperity and beauty. For seasoned collectors or a first-time buyers, this auction offers an opportunity to invest in items that will hold lasting value.

This auction is particularly special, as it includes a variety of items deaccessioned from the vault of the Pennsylvania Treasury Department’s Bureau of Unclaimed Property. These treasures were once held by the state, awaiting their rightful owners. However, after thorough due diligence on the part of the treasury in seeking out those owners, a portion of these unclaimed items must periodically be offered at auction to make space for new items coming in. Pook & Pook has worked with the state assisting with this process for the past decade, providing bidders with the rare opportunity to acquire these pieces.

The jewelry selection’s notable highlights include a platinum three-stone ring featuring a square natural emerald and diamonds ($2/3,000); a platinum two-stone ring with a square ruby and diamonds ($3/4,000); and a platinum Cartier brooch with five natural sapphires and over two dozen diamonds ($4/5,000).

There is also a pair of 14K clip-on earrings with 76 tapered and straight baguette diamond ($3,6/4,600); an 18K gold musical watch fob ($1/1,200); a Nicolas Marguerit gold snuff box from the Eighteenth Century ($4/5,000); and a rare 14K gold Knights Templar presentation medal with engraving ($5/6,000).

Additionally, items by renowned brands such as Cartier, Tiffany, Omega, Gucci, Bulova and Michael Kors will also be available. Highlights include wristwatches, pocket watches and diamonds from Old European and Old Mine cuts, as well as natural sapphires, emeralds, rubies and more.

For coin collectors, this auction offers a selection of both American and international rarities, including Liberty Head $20 gold coins, Buffalo nickels, Walking Liberty half dollars and Morgan silver dollars; more than a dozen Gaudens $20 gold coins and a rare Indian Princess gold dollar; an Australia Dragon and Tiger 2 troy ounce gold coin ($4/4,400); Austria 100 Corona gold coins ($2/2,200); Switzerland Helvetia gold proof set ($3,4/3,600); two lots of ancient Roman Follis coins, offering a glimpse into the distant past; and an Engelhard 100 troy ounce silver bar ($2,2/2,400).

The collection spans not only American coins, but also pieces from around the world, including Canada, Australia, Russia, Great Britain, France, Germany, Mexico, South Africa and more.

Pook & Pook is at 463 East Lancaster Avenue. For information, 610-269-4040 or www.pookandpook.com.

all bidding for this auction is online only on PookLive and Bidsquare
Pook & Pook is always accepting quality consignments. Please email photographs to info@pookandpook.com or call (610) 269-4040 to speak with an appraiser.
Pook & Pook is seeking consignments of period furniture, fine art, antique firearms and militaria, jewelry, coins, toys, games, dolls, advertising, textiles, porcelain, pottery, Native American and ethnographic material, antiquities, silver, pewter, glass, folk art, decorative accessories, couture, books, ephemera, historic real estate, and vintage automobiles.
463 East Lancaster Avenue Downingtown, PA 19335
P: (610) 269-4040 info@pookandpook.com www.pookandpook.com
online bidding on: PookLive & Bidsquare
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