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 9th July 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 5th July 2025 9-1pm

Monday 7th July 2025 9-5pm

Tuesday 8th July 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 16th June 2025 - 10am to 4pm

Tuesday 17th June 2025 - 10am to 4pm*

Wednesday 18th June 2025 - 10am to 4pm*

 *Our jewellery and silver 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)

Click Here for future valuation days and auction dates.

Recent Highlights

rolex

A  1960's Rolex 'Air King' stainless steel watch. Without box or papers.

 Sold for £1,400 (plus buyer’s charges)

omega

A 9ct yellow gold 1968 Omega Seamaster De Ville gentlemen's manual wind watch. 53.3gms all in. Without box or papers.

SOLD for £1,000 (plus buyer's charges)

coin

A 22ct gold Landmarks of Her Majesty's Reign 1989 gold sovereign first commemorative in proof quality.  This was the very first commemorative gold sovereign in British history and was only released in proof condition.  7.98gms. Comes with presentation case and boxed, and with accompanying interim certificate of authenticity. With an additional leaflet on Landmarks Of Her Majesty's Reign.

SOLD for £900 (plus buyer's charges)

clock

A late 18th century Allan & Caithness chiming boardroom clock in working order. 42cm x 30cm x 20cm.

SOLD for £700 (plus buyer’s charges)

coin 2

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)

chain

A 9ct yellow gold Figaro flat curb link chain with a lobster claw clasp. 60cm 21.3gms.

SOLD for a total of £480 (plus buyer’s charges)

sideboard

A G-Plan mid century style teak sideboard H: 80cm W: 213cm D: 46cm.

SOLD for £340 (plus buyer’s charges)

silver

A pair of monogrammed shell-shaped dishes Charles Boyton (II), London 1895 566gms. 23cm x 13cm x 3cm.

 Sold for £280 (plus buyer’s charges)

houses

Thirty-seven Delft KLM houses 11cm, including Rynbende 19, 16, 14, 2, 5,15,31,34,3,42,35,9,17,25,38,28,12, and two where the numbers have worn and all with no liquid or stoppers, Henkes 6, 8, 7, 4, 45, 44, 26 and an unmarked, and Bols 54, 46, 18, and 29 no stopper, and Bols 40, 71, 61 or 19, and 47 with stoppers (no liquid). (37)

SOLD for £220 (plus buyer’s charges)

chest of drawers

A Victorian mahogany chest of two short over two long drawers H: 90cm W: 95cm D: 51cm.

SOLD for £200 (plus buyer’s charges)

note

A white £5 note with corresponding provenance relating to Captain Heathcote, Sherwood Foresters Regiment of WWI, a booklet titled 'Notes on Trench Routine & Procedure',a newspaper article titled 'Courage of Lions', and a WWI postcard. On the reverse of the £5 note is a handwritten message "This note was handed to me at Chesterfield August 1914 as gratuity my mobilising with territorial force at outbreak of war with Germany/ Austria'. 'Captain E H Heathcote Sherwood Foresters Notts and Derby regiment. Handed to my wife as an at Harpenden October 12th 1914 on receipt of the order for our division (North Midland Division) Maj Gen proceed to the continent for service.'

SOLD for £200 (plus buyer’s charges)

mac

A Mackintosh Hill House design chair with padded fabric seat and black lacquered wood H: 141cm W:42cm D: 35cm.

SOLD for £180 (plus buyer’s charges)

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