25/04/2024 Blog
Eric Ravilious (1903-1942) was a British painter, designer, book illustrator and wood engraver.
18/04/2024 Blog
In the late 18th century Blue John was very popular and much in demand by the aristocracy...
11/04/2024 Blog
Toby jugs have been around for hundreds of years and originated in Staffordshire in the 18th century
04/04/2024 Blog
Maling produced pottery in the North East of England for just over two hundred years.
28/03/2024 Blog
Car mascots have been around since the early days of motoring.
18/03/2024 Blog
60 year old Easter Eggs discovered, and going under the hammer!
11/03/2024 Blog
Caughley or Salopian porcelain as it is sometimes known was founded in 1775 near Broseley
01/03/2024 Blog
This week, our Jewellery Valuer, Maddy McDonald has been looking at many forms of glass necklaces.
21/02/2024 Blog
One of the most popular items we find in jewellery boxes is the charm bracelet...
14/02/2024 Blog
Once or twice a year, we have the pleasure of hosting the television crews...
08/02/2024 Blog
The Lladro factory was established in Almacera, near Valencia in Spain in 1953 by three brothers....
29/01/2024 Blog
A single-owner collection of Rotherham United football memorabilia...
23/01/2024 Latest News
FOUR Years, FOUR Salerooms and Investment FOR The Future at Sheffield Auction Gallery!
18/01/2024 Blog
Taking photographs is something that most enjoy, whether it be with our mobile phone or a camera...
11/01/2024 Blog
I was sad to hear recently about the death of Henry Sandon the much-loved Antiques Roadshow expert.
26/12/2023 Blog
We are busy as usual at the Auction Gallery cataloguing and preparing for our January auctions....
19/12/2023 Blog
Music over time has become a huge part of the auction industry....
13/12/2023 Blog
Most of us enjoy decorating our houses for Christmas but have you thought about the history
11/12/2023 Blog
Commemorative items have been produced for centuries to celebrate landmark events...
01/12/2023 Blog
Murano refers to a type of glassware that originates from the Venetian Island of Murano in Italy.
24/11/2023 Blog
The Vienna porcelain company was founded in 1718 by Claudius Innocentius Du Paquier....
15/11/2023 Blog
Trench art flourished during WW1 and items were made by soldiers to pass the time...
08/11/2023 Blog
Of course you'll have heard of Corgi, Matchbox and Dinky Toys... read on!
02/11/2023 Blog
One of my favourite porcelain factories has to be Royal Crown Derby and I am always drawn to the bri
25/10/2023 Blog
Today most of us wear a wristwatch but did you know that they date back over a hundred years.
18/10/2023 Blog
The humble pen is an item we all use everyday and probably not something we ever really think about
16/10/2023 Latest News
A fascinating single-owner collection of NASA memorabilia to go in auction!
12/10/2023 Blog
I am always drawn to the art pottery of the late 19th century and as a proud Yorkshire lady
06/10/2023 Blog
One of the favourite parts of my jobs is looking round properties and finding some exciting treasure
29/09/2023 Blog
Tulips, windmills and clogs these are all things that remind us of Holland