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…
