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 14th January 2026

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

Catalogue & Online Bidding

Starting at 10am

Viewing

Saturday 10th January 2026 9-1pm

Monday 12th January 2026 9-5pm

Tuesday 13th January 2026 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 December 2025 - 10am to 4pm*

Tuesday 16th December 2025 - 10am to 4pm

Wednesday 17th December 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

A boxed set of three coins by Jubilee Mint (The Royal Mint) containing The Queen's Coronation Jubilee solid 22ct gold proof £1 coin weighing 8gms limited edition of 499 cased with papers, The Prince Charles 70th Birthday solid 22ct gold proof £1 coin weighing 8gms,  limited edition of 199 cased with papers, and The Centenary of World war I solid 22ct gold proof £1 coin limited edition 499 weighing 8gms,cased with paperwork. All three inside a black case.

 Sold for £1,700 (plus buyer’s charges)

jewellery

A boxed set of 22ct yellow gold three shirt studs and a pair of oval monogramed G.S chain link cuff links 18.1gms

SOLD for £1,300 (plus buyer's charges)

medals

A large quantity of silver Masonic medals including 14th June 1897. (29)

SOLD for 950 (plus buyer's charges)

watch

A vintage Smiths gold watch and articulated bracelet in 9ct gold with original presentation box.

SOLD for £950 (plus buyer’s charges)

sewing box

A wooden inlaid sewing box and key, also to include an embroidered Sampler dated 1889 plus eight further embroidered 'book marks'.

SOLD for £700 (plus buyer’s charges)

sov

A 22ct yellow gold half sovereign, George V 1913  depicting St George and the Dragon by Beneditto Pistrucci, 4gms

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

silver

A flame mahogany Walter Dunn chest of two short over four long drawers with wooden knobs, on splayed bracket feet. 133 x 108 x 54cm.

SOLD for £220 (plus buyer’s charges)

train

A Hornby OO gauge 1038 'Orient Express' boxed  set.

 Sold for £160 (plus buyer’s charges)

barbie

Barbie Collection Lingerie selection including Marilyn Munro in original lidded boxes. (8)

SOLD for £400 (plus buyer’s charges)

swords

Three Knights Templar swords including a dress sword, a working sword, and an everyday sword. Largest 90cm. (3)

Sold for £260 (plus buyer's charges)

cam

A Thornton Pickard boxed camera and tripod.

SOLD for £260 (plus buyer’s charges)

ceramic

Black label Belleek Irish porcelain (9)

SOLD for £260 (plus buyer’s charges)

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