Antiques, Furniture & Effects
Our Service
A victorian mahogany breakfront wardrobe. sold for £2,100
A framed oil on canvas of Highland Cattle scene by W.P Hollyer. Sold for £3,300
A mahogany long case clock by John Sumner, Dublin with a brass and silvered dial and 8day movement. Sold for £1,400
A pair of oriental cups with fine decoration. Sold for £410
We hold regular auction sales of antiques, furnishings and effects including silver jewellery, china, art, books and general household goods, at Preston Patrick Memorial Hall, Crooklands, near Kendal, which is on the A65 approximately half a mile from Junction 36 of the M6 motorway.
Our Specialist Service Includes ..
- Regular sales.
- Free valuation and pre-sale advice.
- Advertising in local newspapers, including the Westmorland Gazette.
- Absentee bidding service.
- Catalogue.
- Viewings on morning of sale and the day before.
- House clearance service.
- Collection, delivery and storage arranged.
- Trade and private enquiries welcomed.
- Free car parking at sale room venue.
- Refreshments available on day of sale.
- Professional valuations for all purposes.
- Sales held on private premises if recommended.
- Specialist sales including bankruptcy stock, retirement stock, etc.
Our sales are recommended for their friendly and informal atmosphere and are attended by private collectors, dealers and home owners from all parts of the country.
Our sales are held on Wednesdays and the dates are given below. Viewing is on the Tuesday from 2pm until 6pm and on the morning of the sale from 8am. The auction commences at 11am prompt.
With effect from January 2007 a buyers premium of 10% plus VAT is payable on all lots purchased.
For a sales entry form, which details our terms, please contact our Kendal office on 01539 721375, or print here.
To read the entry form, you must have Adobe Reader installed, this can be downloaded here.
Sale Dates for 2010
- 10th February
- 24th March
- 28th April
- 16th June
- 21st July
- 15th September
- 20th October
- 24th November
Sale Dates for 2011
- Wednesday 16th February
- Wednesday 23rd March
- Wednesday 27th April
- Wednesday 15th June
- Wednesday 20th July
- Wednesday 21st September
- Wednesday 26th October
- Wednesday 30th November
Buying Process
If you intend buying any items at the auction sale you MUST register your name, address and telephone number with us on the day of the sale. You will be given a number on a card which you must keep as you will be able to reuse it for future sales.
When your selected items come for sale make sure your bids are seen by the auctioneer. If you are successful hold your card up and the auctioneer will note your number.
When you have finished bidding you must pay for your goods on the day of the sale before you collect your items. You may pay in cash or by cheque with a bank guarantee card.
All purchased goods must be removed by 6pm on the day of the sale.
We offer an absentee bidding service to regular and known clients.