It is not often that you get the opportunity to bid for an original Beryl Cook (1926-2008) painting, and even more rare to have the chance to bid for two, particularly when they are presented back to back in one…
Tracey’s Focus on Five From Middle Eastern gold to stunning diamond rings and bracelets there is jewellery for every occasion and collector coming up for auction in Plymouth next month. Be it an engagement, birthday or anniversary, the auction offers…
Rolex watch enthusiasts are rapidly crossing over to auction in order to source their collectable watches, due to a real shortage of new watches coming onto the market. The waiting list in many retailers can be well over a year,…
It’s only just over a week into the New Year, and we have already had a host of antiques, jewellery and collectables to present at auction over the next few weeks. While sorting through a collection of silver and effects…
One of the most common items of furniture to find in an auction house is the chest of drawers. Many models pass through the Saleroom weekly with Georgian and Victorian mahogany chests commonly found at affordable prices. However, every now…
As the calendar runs down for 2021, auctioneers are now preparing for their new year sales. In Plymouth, Paul Keen has been appraising some interesting clocks which will be up for auction on the 2nd February. A silver triangular desk…
It’s the final sale of the year at Plymouth Auction Rooms this week, and we are signing off the year with a showcase of lovely jewellery and collectable watches. Looking at the well-presented catalogue on our website there are many…
The demand for collectable antique silver is currently very high, with a healthy demand for antique silver objects from card cases, coffee pots, boxes, clocks, tea wares, and salvers. Georgian provincial silver is particularly sought after, with a new line…
It’s been a busy week for valuations at the Saleroom with many fascinating collectables being consigned to auction. Amongst the silverwares and objects, one small box caught the eye of our Valuer Paul Keen. The box was brought along for…
“Affordable art to suit all tastes and budgets” is how Paul Keen describes the upcoming auction in Plymouth. With almost 200 lots to browse, ranging from traditional to abstract, and naive to graffiti, there really is something for everyone. Arriving at…
A dazzling collection of jewellery is coming up for sale at an evening auction in Plymouth next week. Some 175 selected lots including engagement rings, fancy bracelets, earrings and many beautiful brooches have been expertly catalogued and appraised by valuer…
With Summer coming to an abrupt end this week and Autumn moving in, Auctioneer Paul Keen looks towards his end of year sales. “We are delighted to present over 1,000 lots over four selected auctions”, enthuses Paul. He and his…
