The 1924 Paris Olympics saw the participation of semi-finalist Herbert Fuller (1902-1993). He was awarded many gold medals for cycling competitions and now his grandson has decided to sell the collection to allow enthusiasts the opportunity to view and bid…
A superb 8ft scale model of an Eagle Oil Whaler has been consigned to Plymouth Auction Rooms, and will feature as Lot 203 in the upcoming Antiques, Silver and Collectables Auction on the 8th October. Built in the 1970s, the…
As part of their November Antiques and Collectables Auction, Plymouth Auction Rooms will be including a number of interesting items that have been donated in order to raise much-needed funds for the Plymouth Samaritans branch. Many of the items had…
“Specialist items need to be in specialist sales.” Says Plymouth auctioneer Paul Keen, while sharing the news about his new Timed Watch Auction. Press Release – August 2024 Here at Plymouth Auction Rooms, we have seen our watch sale develop…
In a timed online auction, there is no auctioneer taking bids from a live audience in a room. Instead, each lot can be bid on for a defined period of time. Bids are placed online. At the end of the…
Coming up for auction at Plymouth Auction Rooms is a collection of Freemason medals and ceremonial paraphernalia of the late Thomas Savery. Freeman Thomas Edward James Savery served Plymouth as Leader of the Council from 1987-1991, Shadow Leader from 1991-1997,…
Coming up for auction at Plymouth Auction Rooms on the 8th of October are the autographs of the American slapstick comedy duo Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. The signatures of the world-renowned comedians are hidden amidst pages of a deeply…
A wealth of treasures and collectables poured out of the South Hams on Monday, at the first monthly valuation morning at the Rose and Crown, Yealmpton. Auctioneer Paul Keen “It was a super busy event, just like the Antiques Roadshow!…
Plymouth Auction Rooms will present a remarkably preserved and eerie piece of WWII history in an upcoming auction: a Nazi ensign flag hoisted on the first captured British merchantman after Germany’s surrender. It once adorned the 897-ton Ellerman Wilson Steamship…
Plymouth Auction Rooms is gearing up for the extraordinary unveiling of two captivating 19th-century portraits with significant familial ties. The highlight of the upcoming auction is a striking likeness of Thomas Washington, whose portrait bears an intriguing resemblance to the…
Nottingham Forest Football Club won the 1921-22 Second Division with the aid of outside right professional footballer Sid Gibson (1899-1938). For his efforts the club awarded him a fine gold pocket watch beautifully inscribed to him by the club. This…
Plymouth Auction Rooms is honoured to announce an extraordinary upcoming sale on the 18th of June, featuring a collection of personal possessions belonging to Major Lewis Andrew Stuck. This remarkable collection offers a poignant glimpse into the life and legacy…
