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22/04/2025
The high market value of gold was reflected in the excellent prices achieved at a successful £150,000 books, coins and stamps auction in Shropshire on 9th April.
31/03/2025
A banknote featuring the Queen with a very interesting feature to go under the hammer in our next Books, Coins and Stamps Auction.
28/03/2025
Our first Books, Coins and Stamps auction of 2025 includes many notable items including a private collection of books and ephemera by English novelist John Fowles. The collection, originally owned by Fowles' closest friend Denys Sharrocks, has been consigned by the son of Denys and Monica Sharrocks.
21/03/2025
The modern design department at Shropshire’s leading fine art auction house recorded a series of excellent results at the company’s latest sale.
21/03/2025
Months of detailed research to authenticate a painting by a famous German artist has paid off for a Shropshire art expert as she secured a £37,350 sale at auction this week.
14/03/2025
Asian Art refers to the varied creative traditions, styles, and cultural expressions originating from the vast areas of Asia, including East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia and Central Asia. It encompasses a wide range of mediums, such as ceramics, painting, sculpture, textiles, calligraphy and decorative arts. Specialist Alexander Clement gives more insight into the different areas of this fascinating genre.
10/03/2025
Paintings and Prints Specialist Abigail Molenaar is delighted to announce a watercolour by German artist Emil Nolde going under the hammer later this month.
03/03/2025
A single-owner collection of letters, document, books and medals relating to Crimean War sold for more than £7,000 at a successful auction in Shrewsbury last week.
28/02/2025
Auction Highlight: Silver, Jewellery and Watches Auction | Wednesday 5th March
18/02/2025
Two groups of medals awarded to distinguished British serviceman have been consigned to an auction in Shrewsbury next week by their Shropshire descendants.
07/02/2025
As history continues to captivate us, there’s something undeniably powerful about holding a tangible piece of the past. This February, we invite you to discover some truly remarkable items at our upcoming Militaria, Maritime, and Naval Auction. Featuring treasures that span centuries, these items come from both the battlefields of the Great War and closer to home. The auction, scheduled for February 26, 2025, will showcase rare finds, all with extraordinary histories to tell.
07/02/2025
An interesting 18th century glass decanter or carafe from one of the earliest and most influential London gentlemen's dining clubs is likely to attract attention in our next auction.