This year marks the 40 anniversary of the Falklands Conflict when some 9,000 personnel created a Naval Task Force and headed out to the South Atlantic to re-take the Falkland Islands after their surprise capture by the Argentine military. The…
Auctioneer Paul Keen was delighted with the results at this month’s jewellery and watch auction at Plymouth Auction Rooms, “it was great to receive bids from so many new bidders and collectors both in the Saleroom and online across the UK…
It is not often that you get the opportunity to bid for an original Beryl Cook (1926-2008) painting, and even more rare to have the chance to bid for two, particularly when they are presented back to back in one…
Auctioneer Paul Keen reports on “A fabulous night on the rostrum”, following three hours of selling a “great collection of jewellery and watches” this week. With several hundred bidders registered online, a good attendance and numerous phone lines booked, the…
Antique silver, general jewellery and collectables were in hot demand at our Summer collectors auction. Over 350 lots came under the hammer on the 11th August, featuring a great selection of silver principally from two Devon estates. With several hundred…
Press Release Demand for fine jewellery and watches continues to rise, reports Paul Keen of Plymouth Auction Rooms. “Our high grossing sale last week was a testament to the work of our valuers and the entry of quality diamond jewellery…
With over 250 lots of fine jewellery and watches, we were not surprised to see so many bidders and achieve such great prices at our Summer Jewellery & Watches Auction. Here are some of our favourite picks from this fantastic…
Press Release “A remarkable auction,” said Paul Keen, following the evening Art Auction at Plymouth Auction Rooms last week. The high-value sale attracted buyers from as far as Canada and even Saudi Arabia. The main focus of interest was fine…
This week’s collectors auction in Plymouth saw some remarkable bidding for vintage Corgi and Matchbox model cars. The toy section of 200 lots was the second part of a four-hour auction conducted by Paul Keen. The collection of models principally…
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…
