Buying at auction can be an exciting adrenaline fuelled bargain hunters dream. The thrill of will I – won’t I be successful and then seeing some items fetching thousands, amounts to an enjoyable experience that can be enjoyed by all. To attend one of our sales it is advisable to first come to the viewing day to get yourself fully acquainted with the items you wish to buy. Check measurements / satisfy yourself to authenticity etc etc. Advice & help is always on hand – just ask!!! On sale day arrive early and get a paddle number from reception, first timers will ... [More]

Today’s auction has just finished and we are pleased with a number of the results namely… lot 172 a hand painted Herend floral tea set which proved to be a very popular lot making £330 against an estimate of £60 - £80. Lot 41 The french designer Ligne roset corner suite and foot stool which totalled £300 against estimates of £100 - £150. Lot 11 A beautiful large Louis XVI style Armoire which sold for £320. A 1970’s retro dressing table and stool sold for £260 against an estimate of £80 - £12... [More]

The saleroom looks to be strong again for the coming Vintage & Collectables sale on Monday 12th October 2009. We have a varied selection of furniture including a Gothic Revival oak corner pew. It is an interesting piece and would make the ideal accompaniment to a kitchen dining table in a period environment. Also in our saleroom this week with have several unusual items including vintage tin advertising signs in particular a 1950s “Brook Bond Tea is good tea” example. Though slightly damaged to the top right corner, it is definitely of the period, set with black bold ty... [More]

My name is Sam Tong, I go to Higham Ferrers School in Northamptonshire and I have chosen to do my 07work experience at Boningtons the Essex Auctioneers. This will be my first experience of working in a outside environment, I’ve found my duties to be varied throughout the week, whereby some07day’s I’ve been helping loading and unloading of various antiques and found it very interesting, unwrapping treasures that have included silver teapots, clocks etc. I have been assisting with the day to day running of the Auction house including the entering of receipts onto the co... [More]