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.


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Next Auction

Wednesday 7th August 2024

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

Catalogue & Online Bidding

Starting at 10am

Viewing

Saturday 3rd August 2024 9-1pm

Monday 5th August 2024 9-5pm

Tuesday 6th August 2024  9-5pm

 

 

Collection of Purchases:

All items must be paid for and collected by the Friday after the auction.  

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 15th July 2024 - 10am to 4pm

Tuesday 16th July 2024 - 10am to 4pm 

Wednesday 17th July June 2024 - 10am to 4pm

 

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. 

Open Monday to Friday

(or by appointment - contact the Auction House above)

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Recent Highlights

Hornby-Dublo

An extensive single-owner model train collection of over 500 lots.

 Sold for £47,000 (plus buyer’s charges)

seamaster omega

A ladies Rolex Oyster perpetual date, stainless steel automatic with original purchase guarantee in 1983 in a Rolex box.

SOLD for £1,400 (plus buyer's charges)

silver tea set

Silver tea pot, coffee pot, sugar bowl, and milk jug with matching hallmarks. Birmingham 1942. Approx 1231gms

SOLD for £600 (plus buyer's charges)

pens

Four fountain pens, a rotating pencil, two printing pens

SOLD for £550 (plus buyer’s charges)

pocket watch

An  oval diamond solitaire ring mounted in 18ct white gold consisting of 1ct oval stone.

SOLD for £500 (plus buyer’s charges)

polish

A Polish porcelain abstract figure 29cm, and a conical glass decanter with stopper 36cm.

SOLD for a total of £380 (plus buyer’s charges)

sunrise tea set

A single owner Dr Who collection including radio controlled Dalek, Dalek Cookie Jar, 1/4 Scale K-9, Denys Fisher War of The Daleks game, inflatable Dalek and other novelties

SOLD for £650 (plus buyer’s charges)

guinness

Seven Coalport Guinness figurines, three badges and six Guinness cartoon pin trays with original boxes and certificates. 

 Sold for £480 (plus buyer’s charges)

mason

A Mason's ironstone Christmas village tea and coffee service (35)

SOLD for £240 (plus buyer’s charges)

meccano

Four lots containg Meccano part and components including red, green, and yellow tinplate sections canisters and strips contained in three comparetmented trays in wood box 16cm x 60cm x 36cm, Meccano parts and components including wheels, strips, and two red and black tinplate ship funnels contained in a chest 17cm x 68cm x 40cm, Meccano battleship 73cm, steam engine 26cm x 74cm, two Flexible Track Packs, accessories, two catalogues and an M&W Combination Set, and Meccano parts and components including wheels, rods, cog-wheels, spanners, bolts, and screwdrivers, contained in a wood compartmented box 12cm x 51cm x 25cm, and a blue chest with six drawers 23cm x 37cm x 21cm.

SOLD for £1080 (plus buyer’s charges)

longines

An  oval diamond solitaire ring mounted in 18ct white gold consisting of 1ct oval stone.

SOLD for £420 (plus buyer’s charges)

knole

A vintage two seater Knole sofa in cream upholstery, with two matching cushions and on casters. H 100cm W 160cm D 90cm.

SOLD for £240 (plus buyer’s charges)

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