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 October 2025

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 October 2025 9-1pm

Monday 13th October 2025 9-5pm

Tuesday 14th October 2025 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 15th September 2025 - 10am to 4pm

Tuesday 16th September 2025 - 10am to 4pm*

Wednesday 17th September 2025 - 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

coins

Eleven lots of London Mint coins, cased, boxed and with certificates of authenticity

 Sold for £17125 (plus buyer’s charges)

gold chain

A 9ct yellow gold Albert chain bracelet double, a 9ct yellow gold Albert catch and T-bar with links, and a 9ct yellow gold T-bar chain and locket. 61.5gms (3)

SOLD for £1,450 (plus buyer's charges)

autographs

An 18ct yellow gold pocket watch with floral design on the face and foliage, floral and scroll  engraving on reverse with a plaque for monogram. 4cm. 40g.

SOLD for 700 (plus buyer's charges)

ferrari

Six items of Ferrari 458 Spider hand crafted Schedoni leather luggage including a suit carrier and one large holdall, two medium, and two small. (6)

SOLD for £2,600 (plus buyer’s charges)

bedside

A pair of beech bedside cabinets with a drawer over a cupboard.

SOLD for £340 (plus buyer’s charges)

winners

A Waterford 2001 Winners Trophy Ericsson Masters won by Colin Montgomery in the shape of a glass globe on stand.

SOLD for a total of £320 (plus buyer’s charges)

high;land

A pair of Highland cattle scenes, oil on canvas by John Morris (1864-1924). 34 x 41cm (2)

SOLD for £160 (plus buyer’s charges)

captain

Three folders in excess of 750 35mm slides of military and civil aircraft from a private collection of an ex-pilot. 1980's-2000's.

 Sold for £260 (plus buyer’s charges)

bowls

Chinese porcelain including famille-rose bowl (two small chips, hair line) 27cm diameter, blue and white bowl (5-star hair line to base), and two blue and white prunus pattern lidded jars (one neck chipped, both lids repaired).  (4)

SOLD for £200 (plus buyer’s charges)

brass

An ornate brass coal scuttle and fire dogs.

SOLD for £180 (plus buyer’s charges)

sword

A British William IV 1822 pattern Infantry officer's sword. 100cm.

SOLD for £120 (plus buyer’s charges)

silver

A pair of silver engine turned clothes brushes with natural bristle and space for monogram Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1924, and a monogramed, engine turned silver cigarette case with restraining band in tact Harman Brothers, Birmingham. 318gms. (3)

SOLD for £90 (plus buyer’s charges)

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