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

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 13th May 2026

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

Catalogue & Online Bidding

Starting at 10am

Viewing

Saturday 9th May 2026 9-1pm

Monday 11th May 2026 9-5pm

Tuesday 12th May 2026 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 20th April 2026 - 10am to 4pm

Tuesday 21st April 2026 - 10am to 4pm*

Wednesday 22nd April 2026 - 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

sideboard

A Nathan sideboard with three drawers and two sliding doors on tapered legs. 76 x 183 x 44cm.

 Sold for £220 (plus buyer’s charges)

clock

An 18ct yellow gold cased miniature compass 17.2gms all in. Stamped 18ct on outer casing. 3.5cm diameter and 0.8cm depth. Not working.

SOLD for £420 (plus buyer's charges)

antal

An oil on canvas of Magnolias by Fulop Antal Andor, 1961. Has some creasing. 50 x 55cm.

SOLD for £3,400 (plus buyer's charges)

horse

A 19th century bronze sculpture of a Mare and Foal, possibly PJ Mene or Christophe Fratin. Height 28cm.

SOLD for £100 (plus buyer’s charges)

camera

Six cameras including a Yashica TL Electro X, Sears KS500, accessories including Movexar CX wide angle 28/2.8 lens and a Photax electronic flash unit, various camcorders, a pair of binoculars, and two photography books.

SOLD for £100 (plus buyer’s charges)

cars

Lesney Matchbox early 1970's 1-75 Series including Lotus Europa, Ford GT, Racing Mini, Fort Cortina, pink Ford Capri, Lamborghini Miura, Lamborghini Marzal, M.O.Y. No. 2 Renault and Matchbox Collector's Mini-case; other makes including Corgi Juniors Bertone Carabo, Hot Wheels, and a U.S. Army Jeep. (24)

SOLD for a total of £90 (plus buyer’s charges)

books

A Masonic book embossed J.J.Robinson. Sections include Craft, Mark, Royal Arch, Rose Croix, Red Cross, Knight Templars, Lewis Lodge-Past Master's, Mark-Provincial, and Craft-Provincial. All dated late 19th/ early 20th century.

SOLD for £80 (plus buyer’s charges)

ceramics

A late Meissen figure of a lady musician with deer and cherub 29cm (damage to deer's antlers, one ear and chip to string instrument), cross swords mark in blue to base 29cm.

 Sold for £550 (plus buyer’s charges)

silver

A silver monogramed BL coffee and tea service including coffee pot, teapot, milk, and sugar Atkin Brothers, Sheffield 1924. Coffee and teapots have Bakelite handles and lid knobs. 1,729gms all in.

SOLD for £1,900 (plus buyer’s charges)

coins

An incomplete 1902 boxed set of specimen coins. Nine original coins and four extras.

Sold for £650 (plus buyer's charges)

jewellery

A pair of 9ct hallmarked yellow gold oval chain link monogramed cufflinks 7.8gms, a pair of 9ct rose gold hallmarked, monogramed cufflinks 7.3gms, a pair of 9ct yellow gold hallmarked oblong engine turned chain link cufflinks 6.2gms, a single 9ct yellow gold hallmarked oblong machine turned cufflink 2.3gms, and a single 9ct yellow gold on silver oblong chain lin cufflink 3.9gms.

SOLD for £750 (plus buyer’s charges)

watch

An 18ct yellow gold fob watch, ornately inscribed dial with roman numerals. Inner case stamped 

SOLD for £600 (plus buyer’s charges)

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