If you’ve always wondered what that antique treasure, quirky collectable or piece of jewellery might be worth you can find out for free at a new Warwickshire event.
Free antique and jewellery valuation and consignment days are being launched St Nicholas Church Hall, Henley-in-Arden, on September 7, 11.30am-1.30pm – and monthly events will continue throughout the year.
Experts from Hansons Auctioneers, a firm renowned for achieving record-breaking prices, will be on hand to assess your items. If you like the estimate they can be consigned to auction on the day – and no appointment is necessary.
Charles Hanson, owner of Hansons Auctioneers and a familiar face on antiques-inspired TV shows such as Bargain Hunt, said: “We’re delighted to launch free valuation events in Henley-in-Arden. I hope people will pop down to see us.
“If you have something tucked away at home you think may be of value, or simply feel ready to part with something you no longer need we’d love to see you. With a cost-of-living crisis upon us, it’s a useful time to boost your bank account. Dig out those treasures and find out if you’re sitting on an auction windfall.
“Despite the economic downturn, auction sales are booming. It’s a particularly good time to sell all types of jewellery and gold. In recent sales, a diamond-and-seed-pearl bangle, assessed as 18ct gold, made £1,450.
“And we were delighted to see a Victorian garnet and yellow metal swag mourning necklace with hair compartment soar to £1,350 from a £20-£30 estimate. Whatever you own, there are buyers for everything – from vinyl records and vintage toys to militaria and ceramics.”
Experts can value all types of general antiques and collectables including works of art, pottery, coins and banknotes, books, railwayana, jewellery, watches, silver and memorabilia relating to sport, music and films.
Free valuations will be offered at St Nicholas Church Hall, Beaudesert Lane, Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire, B95 5JY, 11.30am-1.30pm on September 7, October 5, November 2 and December 7. To find out more, email [email protected] or call 01283 733988.
