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…
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…
One of the most common items of furniture to find in an auction house is the chest of drawers. Many models pass through the Saleroom weekly with Georgian and Victorian mahogany chests commonly found at affordable prices. However, every now…
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…
It’s the final sale of the year at Plymouth Auction Rooms this week, and we are signing off the year with a showcase of lovely jewellery and collectable watches. Looking at the well-presented catalogue on our website there are many…
The demand for collectable antique silver is currently very high, with a healthy demand for antique silver objects from card cases, coffee pots, boxes, clocks, tea wares, and salvers. Georgian provincial silver is particularly sought after, with a new line…
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…
It’s been a busy week for valuations at the Saleroom with many fascinating collectables being consigned to auction. Amongst the silverwares and objects, one small box caught the eye of our Valuer Paul Keen. The box was brought along for…
“Affordable art to suit all tastes and budgets” is how Paul Keen describes the upcoming auction in Plymouth. With almost 200 lots to browse, ranging from traditional to abstract, and naive to graffiti, there really is something for everyone. Arriving at…
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…
