Two rare Rolex Submariner wristwatches dating from the late 1950’s are to be sold in Plymouth at the start of May. They were both given to Stanley Sayer by Rolex and have been in the family since. Stanley Sayer was…
10th May 2021, 10am to 3pm Over the last few years, the demand for collectable watches has really taken off. Auctioneer Paul Keen says “we have seen a real uplift in new collectors and investors across the UK and overseas…
Viewings for our upcoming auctions on the 21st April, Antiques & Collectables and Toys & Models, will be by appointment. Please call 01752 254740, or email to book your viewing time. For Valuation appointments, please get in touch to arrange…
Its Monday morning and my day starts early by processing a high number of virtual valuations. I work my way through collections of watches, silverware, model railway, antique jewellery and many paintings, all sent in from owners not only in…
Never before seen artwork by two of Plymouth’ major artists are due to come up for auction in Plymouth next month. The work of Beryl Cook (1926-2008) is much loved and instantly recognisable. She drew inspiration from the many characters…
We are delighted to present our regular specialist sale of Toys & Models on the 21st April. This auction will feature a range of diecast models including Dinky, Corgi and Matchbox, together with Model Railway from tinplate to N Gauge,…
It may be a painting of an old boot but it is actually a rare work of art by one of Plymouth’s most celebrated artists of modern times and will be one of the headliners at an upcoming auction dedicated…
It is mid-January, we are in lockdown, the weather is grey and wet; we are in need of something to brighten us up! How about the colourful artwork of Devon artist Gordon Barker. His charming naïve paintings bring instance warmth…
With online auctions very much the norm now in salerooms, we have created some easy ways for you to get your items valued. “Traditionally most items consigned to auction have been brought along to the saleroom for appraisal. Today, we…
With a new year often comes new ideas and your local auctioneers in Plymouth have been quick of the mark with the launch of an exciting new website, a new specialist sale and the recruitment of a gemologist and jewellery…
Originally written for the Western Morning News, feature September 2020 A day in the life of an Auctioneer Monday 7th August Returning from a few days leave, it was no surprise to me that I would hit the ground running….
A rare Rolex Submariner watch bought on the Falkland Islands in 1970 for just £47 attracted a record number of online bidders at the August sale. However, it was a determined Plymouth collector sitting in the saleroom that had the…