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 15th April 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 11th April 2026 9-1pm

Monday 13th April 2026 9-5pm

Tuesday 14th April 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

chairs

Six Nils Jonsson mid-century Swedish rosewood chairs W: 44cm H: 80cm D: 44cm.

 Sold for £280 (plus buyer’s charges)

clock

Two carriage clocks, A Richard and Co made in Paris with travel case,  a St James of London 11 jewel and a Dianna clock, 35cm.

SOLD for £120 (plus buyer's charges)

sunflowers

An oil on board of sunflowers by Fulop Antal Andor (Hungarian 1908-1979) painted in 1968 and presented in a gilt frame. 78 x 68cm incl. frame.

SOLD for 1,700 (plus buyer's charges)

bear

Inuit serpentine running bear, 13cm length. With paperwork and receipt.

SOLD for £140 (plus buyer’s charges)

luftwaffe

A WWII Luftwaffe officers dress dagger, features a 25.5cm blade marked Solingen and celluloid handle, Swastika globe pommel, cross guard in the form of an Imperial Eagle clutching the Swastika, double-edged stiletto blade., complete with the original oak leaf decorated scabbard with hanger rings and sword knot.

SOLD for £400 (plus buyer’s charges)

humidor

Two humidors, a box of Montecristo and Romeo Y Juileta, Habana cigars, twenty cigars in total. Also to include a Dunhill cigar cutter in a leather pouch and Davidoff No.2 cigar tube.

SOLD for a total of £240 (plus buyer’s charges)

stamps

An extensive collection of stamps, first day covers, books, collective pieces, twelve large albums and one small album. Jamaica, West Indies, Australia, and Great Britain.

SOLD for £220 (plus buyer’s charges)

ceramics

Wedgwood blue jasper dip jardiniere with three feet and saucer dish, other jardinieres, lidded jars, teapot, vases, and heart-shaped dish. (14)

 Sold for £160 (plus buyer’s charges)

silver

A coffee and tea service including a coffee pot (730gms) with hinge lid and a foliate finial design with matching foliate handle, a raised spout and raised feet, matching teapot (661gms), milk jug (238gms) and lidded sugar bowl (541gms). Stamped with European silver marks.

SOLD for £2,400 (plus buyer’s charges)

sov

A full sovereign 1912 depicting St. George and the Dragon on reverse and George V on the obverse. 7.99gms.

Sold for £760 (plus buyer's charges)

jewellery

A pair of 18ct yellow gold (750) square vintage cuff links with cut-out design. 25.2gms

SOLD for £1,720 (plus buyer’s charges)

watch

Baume Mercier 18 carat white gold bracelet watch. The dial is surrounded by a diamond bezel. The silver brushed dial is marked Baume & Mercier below their logo. It has simple silvered dagger hands. The elegant 18 carat gold integrated Milanese bracelet strap has a fold over clasp with Baume & Mercier logo. Manual wind and currently running. Total weight 68g.

SOLD for £4,000 (plus buyer’s charges)

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