Wokingham's Auction Room Since 1846

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Martin & Pole
The Auction House
Milton Road (opp. Bird Mews)
Wokingham
Berkshire RG40 1DB

Call Us 0118 979 0460  0118 9071921

Email Us antiques@martinpole.co.uk

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Martin & Pole have been successfully conducting regular antique auctions in Wokingham for over 170 years, and our team today has a combined experience of over 100 years in the Fine Art and Antiques market.

Our dedicated antiques saleroom was formerly the British School, opened in 1841, and is located within walking distance of Wokingham town centre, with easy access to the railway station and shops.

Our monthly sales typically comprise 400/500 lots with sections devoted to antique and later furniture, pictures, ceramics, silver, collectables, jewellery and objet d'art.

We also undertake valuations for probate (Inheritance tax) and insurance purposes. Click here for further details on valuations.


Next Timed Online Auction

 

 


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Next Auction

Wednesday 11th June 2025

As attendance on sale day may be limited, please bid via our live online bidding service.

Catalogue & Online Bidding

Starting at 10am

Viewing

Saturday 7th June 2025 9-1pm

Monday 9th June 2025 9-5pm

Tuesday 10th June 2025 9-5pm

Please call for an appointment to view jewellery.

 

 

Collection of Purchases:

All items must be paid for and collected by the Friday after the auction. 

Please be aware we no longer accept cash. 

Any items not collected will incur a storage fee of £1 per lot per day.




All auctions with online bidding available at the-saleroom.com and easy live auction.


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Next Valuation Days

No appointment required

 

Monday 19th May 2025 - 10am to 4pm*

Tuesday 20th May 2025 - 10am to 4pm*

Wednesday 21st May 2025 - 10am to 4pm*

 *Our jewellery valuer will be in on these days.

We are looking for antique and vintage jewellery, silver and watches.

We can also assist you with valuations by e-mailling images of your items to antiques@martinpole.co.uk. 

 

(or by appointment - contact the Auction House above)

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Recent Highlights

crossover ring

An 18ct yellow gold diamond crossover ring with a white gold collet with the two main stones each approx. 0.50ct old cut, with four rose cut diamonds (four slightly chipped) on each shoulder.

 Sold for £850 (plus buyer’s charges)

silver

A set of eighteen coffee spoons and a tea spoon with finials including cobra, peacock, scorpion, elephant, bird, etc stamped 'str sil', 237gms, comes in a roll, and a collection of silver plate flatware and an egg cup, 2309gms.

SOLD for £800 (plus buyer's charges)

watch

A 18ct yellow gold ladies Realm dress watch on a 9ct articulated bracelet. (31g all in) with original box and purchase certificate dated 1971.

SOLD for £750 (plus buyer's charges)

shanks

A Duncan Shanks original abstract 50cm x cm, framed. 70cm x 70cm including frame.

SOLD for £1100 (plus buyer’s charges)

citrine

An ornate 18ct yellow gold (unmarked) brooch with a clean top colour oval cut citrine weighing in excess of 40cts with safety chain. 6cm x 4cm. 23.6gms all in.

SOLD for £650 (plus buyer’s charges)

plaque

WWI death plaque and a medal from the Balkan war 1912-13

SOLD for a total of £750 (plus buyer’s charges)

charms

Three gold novelty charms including a  9ct yellow gold Devil in a tankard 2.4gms, an 11ct yellow gold intaglio carved amethyst of a fox's head signet fob 2.4gms, a 6ct yellow gold locket (enamel worn) in the shape of a book 2.2gms (3)

SOLD for £400 (plus buyer’s charges)

GWbookcase

A four-section glazed Globe Wernicke bookcase H.152cm W.87cm D.31cm and a three-section glazed Globe Wernicke bookcase H130cm W.87cm D.31cm.

 Sold for £400 (plus buyer’s charges)

yumyum

A Royal Doulton HN 1287 Yum Yum (Gilbert & Sullivan) in excellent condition.

SOLD for £380 (plus buyer’s charges)

snow white

A Nao Snow White 26cm, and seven dwarfs. (8)

SOLD for £380 (plus buyer’s charges)

dinky

Dinky Toys 57/005 Ford Thunderbird 353 Shado 2 Mobile in original boxes, Joe's Car, Corgi Batmobile with boat and trailer, James Bond Toyota and gold Aston Martin (with both figures) seven others. (15)

SOLD for £300 (plus buyer’s charges)

sov

A half sovereign 1902, Edward VII in a gold (unmarked) mount. 4.5gms.

SOLD for £280 (plus buyer’s charges)

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