After the dramatic sinking of the Titanic in 1912, Steiff produced black teddy bears for the very first time, to reflect the mood of the grieving nation of Great Britain. These ‘mourning bears’ have remained in the memory of many…
“I read the news today….” It’s a throw back to 1963, with a rare set of autographs from the Fab Four coming up for auction in Plymouth next month. Over 60 years ago ‘Christine’, aged just 14 went to Wakefield…
One of the first things to catch the eye as you look out over Plymouth Sound is the breakwater. At first glance it might not seem a very remarkable structure, but without it, Plymouth would not have a Naval base…
The race is on for a limited edition Michael Schumacher Omega Speedmaster, which is set to go under the gavel at Plymouth Auction Rooms next month. The rare edition timepiece, one of just 555 ever produced, was designed to commemorate…
It’s amazing what turns up at Plymouth Auction Rooms… From the South Pacific to Plymouth, our valuers were pleased to identify this non-descript long carved wooden stick as a rare throwing club from the Fijian Islands. Throwing clubs or…
The Summer Art Sale at Plymouth Auction Rooms saw prints and originals flying out of the saleroom at record-breaking prices on Wednesday evening. Headlined by over 70 Lenkiewicz pieces, both local and international collectors were engaged in fierce bidding wars…
Recently consigned from a collection of Exeter Silver is this rare Westcountry Charles I Silver Apostle spoon, attributed to John Lavers. John Lavers was an Exeter based silversmith that gained freedom in 1625 and was making good quantities of silver…
Inaugural Timed Auction – Specialist Swarovski Timed Auction on Friday 2nd August In today’s technology-driven climate, buyers across the globe are accustomed to having goods delivered straight to their door at a click of a button- and the auction world…
Preview the Summer Art Sale catalogue here. A rediscovered self portrait painting by Robert Lenkiewicz will headline the Summer Art Auction at Plymouth Auction Rooms. This detailed painting capturing an intense expression by the artist, was acquired directly from Lenkiewicz…
Upcoming Dates: Monday 4th September 9am – 4pm Specialist Auction – 26th September 2023 – Chinese Antiques & Asian Works of Art. Discover the value of your oriental treasures with a former Sotheby’s expert! Plymouth Auction Rooms have played…
Plymouth Auction Rooms is hosting it’s Fine Jewellery & Watches sale later this month, with some stunning pieces lined up to sell under the gavel! This live online sale attracts UK and international collectors, regularly achieving high-value results for modern…
A set of medals awarded to a ‘forgotten hero’ from the Second World War, are coming up for auction next month. Brave Petty Officer, Mr Ronald P. Birch was one of three Westcountrymen who were awarded gold commemorative medals in…
