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 10th December 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 6th December 2025 9-1pm

Monday 8th December 2025 9-5pm

Tuesday 9th December 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 17th November 2025 - 10am to 4pm

Tuesday 18st November 2025 - 10am to 4pm*

Wednesday 19th November 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

mouseman

Six burr walnut Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson chairs circa 1930. 90 x 45 x 43cm. The leather woven straps have been replaced by Cony Crafts near Great Missenden.  (6)

 Sold for £2,200 (plus buyer’s charges)

cbrcelet

An 18ct yellow gold rounded curb link bracelet with an African elephant's head charm stamped Schwartz 750 and a lobster claw clasp. 16.4gms  21cm.

SOLD for £900 (plus buyer's charges)

picture

An original work of art by Govinder Nazran entitled "Suited and Booted". 112 x 99 cm. incl. frame.

SOLD for 625 (plus buyer's charges)

sideboard

A mid-century A.H. McIntosh teak sideboard with three drawers and three cupboards supported on four legs. 75 x 214 x 45cm.

SOLD for £380 (plus buyer’s charges)

mason

A 9ct yellow gold fully hallmarked, Masonic jewel Sterndale Bennett Chapter, presented to E. Comp. A. R. Victor Trott 1957-1958. On a burgundy ribbon represented to E. Comp. T. F. Horton. Hallmarks on top plate, base plate and medallion. Approx. 26gms

SOLD for £400 (plus buyer’s charges)

sov

A 22ct yellow gold half sovereign, George V 1913  depicting St George and the Dragon by Beneditto Pistrucci, 4gms

SOLD for a total of £320 (plus buyer’s charges)

c o d

A flame mahogany Walter Dunn chest of two short over four long drawers with wooden knobs, on splayed bracket feet. 133 x 108 x 54cm.

SOLD for £220 (plus buyer’s charges)

silver

A 925 flat coaster 82gms 11.5cm, a square dish on four feet with one handle (other handle missing) stamped 925, 75gms 4 x 11cm, an oblong dish with ornate handles on four raised feet stamped 925 70gms 4 x 12cm, an oval egg and dart pattern edge bowl on four claw feet Victoria Silverware Ltd Birmingham 78gms 3.5 x 12cm, and a  porringer Brook & Son Edinburgh 1935 121gms 5 x 15cm. (5)

 Sold for £340 (plus buyer’s charges)

moorcroft

Moorcroft  R.J. Bishop cylindrical beaker vase 25.5cm, navy blue ovoid vase 11cm (fractured), baluster vase July 1998 16cm, and vase with lemons pattern 19.5cm. (4)

SOLD for £200 (plus buyer’s charges)

canter

An inlaid oak revolving canterbury 80 x 48cm.

Sold for £180 (plus buyer's charges)

pic

A pair of limited edition 6/195 Gielee on Board by the artist Govinder Nazran, entitled "I Need You". 56 x 56cm incl frame, with certificates of authenticity.

SOLD for £180 (plus buyer’s charges)

fly

A Victorian fly brooch in 9ct yellow gold and silver  925 set with diamond chips, a sapphire and rubies, with a safety chain (gold plate). 3.6gms 2.5 x 2.5cm.

SOLD for £180 (plus buyer’s charges)

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