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Published on: 29th July 2026
White Glove Sales are auctions that achieve a 100% sell-through rate, with every lot sold. T&T Auctions scored a rare White Glove sale with ‘The Giles Collection’.
The T&T Auctions team is celebrating a rare achievement this week, after completing a coveted ‘White Glove’ sale.
Our single-owner sale of ‘The Giles Collection’, which featured an incredible 941 lots, attracted fierce interest from collectors in the UK and abroad, who snapped up every single piece. The vast auction represented an exceptional, highly specialised numismatic collection that drew intense competition from seasoned collectors and private buyers alike.
"We are absolutely thrilled with the historic outcome of The Giles Collection," said a spokesperson for T&T Auctions.
"To reach a full 100% sold rate across nearly a thousand lots is fantastic. It is a profound testament to the quality of the collection itself, the tireless preparation of our valuations team, and the growing international appetite for premium British gold coinage and historical proof sets."
What Is A White Glove Auction?
In the auction trade, a ‘White Glove Sale’ refers to an auction in which every single lot finds a buyer. The term draws on the tradition of wearing white gloves when handling valuable or fragile objects and is also linked to the idea of ‘white glove service’, implying exceptional care and attention to detail.
White Glove sales are relatively rare. Even in strong specialist auctions, it’s common for a few lots not to sell, either because they fail to meet their reserve or simply don’t find the right buyer on the day. Achieving a 100% sold rate across 941 lots demonstrates both the strength of the material offered and the skill of the auction house in cataloguing and promoting the sale.
For bidders, a White Glove Sale suggests robust interest and competition; for consignors, it’s a clear sign that their pieces were marketed to the right audience and reached their full potential under the hammer.
The Giles Collection Sale Highlights
As well as achieving a flawless 100% sold rate, our recent coin and commemorative sale saw stellar hammer prices across premium gold proof pieces, including:
- An 1887 Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee eleven-coin currency set: Comprising a gold Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign, and Half Sovereign alongside silver issues on a navy blue pad, this beautifully toned, Extremely Fine set achieved the highest mark of the day at £6,000.
- A 2016 UK Queen Elizabeth II Ninetieth Birthday Royal Mint gold proof £5 coin: Sold in its original Royal Mint presentation box with its official Certificate of Authenticity, this highly sought-after piece commanded a hammer price of £3,060.
- A 2017 UK Queen Elizabeth II Sapphire Jubilee Accession 65th Anniversary gold proof £5 coin: Marking a historic milestone, this pristine Royal Mint coin sparked competitive bidding to secure a hammer price of £3,040.
- A 2015 UK Queen Elizabeth II Longest Reigning Monarch Royal Mint gold proof £5 Crown coin: Another premium royal commemorative piece preserved perfectly in its original box with its Certificate of Authenticity, fetching £3,000.
- A UK Queen Elizabeth II Royal Mint Queen’s Jubilee Sovereign set: Comprising three premium bullion full gold Sovereign coins (the 2002 Golden Jubilee, 2012 Diamond Jubilee, and 2022 Platinum Jubilee issues) in its original box with COA, which sold for £1,820.
Selling Coins With T&T Auctions
If you are considering selling a single coin, a commemorative set, or a large private collection, we would be delighted to hear from you as we are consigning for our next auction. Contact our specialists today to discuss how we can market your pieces to a global audience in one of our forthcoming numismatic or postal history sales.
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Published on: 29th July 2026