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 11th March 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 7th March 2026 9-1pm

Monday 9th March 2026 9-5pm

Tuesday 10th March 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 16th February 2026 - 10am to 4pm

Tuesday 17th February 2026 - 10am to 4pm*

Wednesday 18th February 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)

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Recent Highlights

cabinets

A pair of 'G-Plan' Fresco bedside cabinets / drawers. H: 53cm W: 48cm D: 45cm

 Sold for £260 (plus buyer’s charges)

lighter

An Art Deco Ronson Touch Tip lighter watch combination, boxed. 9 x 10cm.

SOLD for £320 (plus buyer's charges)

knight

A gothic knight in armour on horseback, German 1475, on a wooden plinth. 66 x 57 x 21cm.

SOLD for 650 (plus buyer's charges)

mason

Fourteen items of Masonic smoking related items including an ashtray, three vesta cases, two matchboxes, three snuff boxes, and four matchbox covers. All in a carved box.

SOLD for £260 (plus buyer’s charges)

minidisc

A Sony portable minidisc recorder MZ-R35, boxed with accessories and operating instuctions. Also to include four pre-recorded soundtracks and x15 blank recordable discs.

SOLD for £100 (plus buyer’s charges)

postcards

A large collection of tea cards and cigarette cards, three framed sets, three albums of cigarette cards and many loose on subjects such as transport, militaria, coats of arms, animals, Disney, Royalty, and sport. Some mounted.

SOLD for a total of £120 (plus buyer’s charges)

mason goss

Seven items of Masonic Goss ware

SOLD for £180 (plus buyer’s charges)

silver plate

A collection of pewter including hammered-effect tankards, lidded pot, jug and hip flask, and silver plate items including a cut glass jar with white metal lid and napkin rings, and a brass goblet, bowl, etc.  (31)

 Sold for £300 (plus buyer’s charges)

silver

A silver salver with a raised scalloped edge and on four raised scrolled feet, J B Chatterley & Sons Ltd, Birmingham 1959, 797gms. With a central inscription.

SOLD for £950 (plus buyer’s charges)

heart

An 18ct yellow gold modern diamond open heart pendant set with 167 diamonds round and baguette, approx. tcw 3.34cts, pave set. 21.5gms. 4cm x 3cm.

Sold for £3,800 (plus buyer's charges)

coin

A 22ct yellow gold (916) 1/10th Krugerrand, 1981. 3.11gms. Approx 1.5mm diameter Obverse features the portrait of Paul Kruger (former President of South Africa), the reverse displays a Springbok antelope, South Africa's national animal.

SOLD for £320 (plus buyer’s charges)

watch

Tag Heuer 200m Professional WH1251-K1 Stainless-Steel Watch. Quartz movement on a  leather strap. With original leather case, box and sealed pressure testing from the last battery replacement in 2023. Also with original purchase receipt. Not currently running.

SOLD for £140 (plus buyer’s charges)

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