James Issacc Stealey was born in 1878, he was a true character and applauded for his entrepreneurial skills. In the late 1920’s he owned a chain of photographic studios across England and with his wealth he and his wife, Leah,…
A lifetime collection of over 450 ocean liner postcards will be coming up for auction in Plymouth next month. Patricia Taylor (1923-2012) was born in Formby, Liverpool, and spent much of her time at the docks admiring all the great…
A fascinating collection of some 400 original Cinema Posters will be coming up for auction this month at Plymouth Auction Rooms. The posters represent films that were shown at The Regal Cinema in Minehead from the late 1970’s, and include…
A collection of paintings by water-colourist Terry McKivragan (1929 – 2012) will be coming up for sale at Plymouth Auction Rooms. The 15 works mainly feature fine views of London, several of which have been exhibited at the Mall Galleries…
Three rare paintings consigned by one client are expected to be the headliners at next month’s Art Auction here at Plymouth Auction Rooms. Delivered to the Saleroom this week, the art works are part of a collection of antiques and…
Press Release An antique chest of drawers discovered in a local garage was one of the many star lots at the Plymouth Auction Rooms antique sale this week. The walnut and oyster veneered chest from the William and Mary period…
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…
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…
2021 Christmas Hours Closed from Thursday 16th December at 4pm. Reopen Tuesday 4th January at 9am. Please bear this in mind for any collections, as the 16th December will be our last day for this before the New Year. If…
Arriving at the Saleroom this week from a South Hams home is this charming painting by Fred Yates (1922-2008) titled ‘Poppy Field’. It is a good size painting at 86cm x 86cm, and as well as being titled on the…
