A glimpse of peseta power finds a welcome in Devon

UK: THE downward spiral of the euro against sterling since the single currency was launched has been a problem for auctioneers, particularly in the South, who could once count on French, Italian and Spanish dealers keeping the lower and middle ranges of the market buoyant, so there was naturally some satisfaction for these Devon auctioneers to see a little of the old peseta power in February.

It came from a Spanish bidder, albeit through an intermediary, on the day’s star lot – a 19th centur…

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