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 10th September 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 6th September 2025 9-1pm

Monday 8th September 2025 9-5pm

Tuesday 9th September 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.

The Sales Room Easy 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)

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Recent Highlights

hastings

The London Mint Office 'The Battle of Hastings 950th Anniversary Premium Sovereign Collection' containing a quintuple sovereign 36.02mm diameter 39.94gms 22ct solid gold edition limit 66, a double sovereign 28.40mm 15.97gms 22ct solid gold edition limit 95, sovereign 22.05mm 7.98gms 22ct solid gold edition limit 1066, half sovereign 19.30mm 3.99gms 22ct solid gold edition limit 1066, quarter sovereign 13.50mm 1.99gms 22ct solid gold limited edition 1066, and a William the Conqueror and King Harold Historical Reproductions in hammer-struck solid 925 Sterling silver. Cased, in lacquered box, certificate of authenticity and hardback  book of '1066 The Battle of Hastings' edition number 0038/1000.

 Sold for £4,000 (plus buyer’s charges)

sov watch

An 18ct yellow gold fob watch engraved on reverse with foliate design, Roman numerals face 45.0gms, with key on an 18ct yellow gold Albert chain (approx. 40cm approx. 38gms) with T-bar and a Queen Victoria full sovereign 1899 54.1gms all in, and a 12ct yellow gold (unmarked but tested) chalcedony fob with a carved castle crest 10.5gms.

SOLD for £3,000 (plus buyer's charges)

autographs

An extensive collection of signed autographed photographs, personal signed letters and an autograph book. Presented in 3 albums, the vendor was a former employee of Pinewood Studios.

SOLD for 1,400 (plus buyer's charges)

egyptian

An 18ct yellow gold (tested) Egyptian Pharaoh's head 7cm from bale and an 18ct yellow gold (tested) diamond cut curb link chain (Egyptian hallmarks) 46cm with a bolt ring clasp 27.9gms  and a matching pair of yellow gold earrings (stamped with Egyptian hallmarks) 2.4gms 1.7cm.

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

lalique

A pair of Lalique Bougeoir Angelots Candlesticks. Unused, boxed and with original paperwork. 14cm.

SOLD for £800 (plus buyer’s charges)

chain

A George Jensen bracelet in sterling silver with gold #394 designed by Lene Munthe in original box with paperwork. With extra link that could be made into a pendant. Boxed. 36.7gms. 17.5cm (21cm with extra link)

SOLD for a total of £500 (plus buyer’s charges)

cars

Lesney Matchbox 1-75 Series including Commer Nestles Van, Daimler Ambulance, Commer Pick-Up, and Morris Minor, varying condition. (77)

SOLD for £380 (plus buyer’s charges)

captain

A pedestal desk in three sections with a red leather top, a central drawer, flanked by four drawers with brass handles, 77cm x 138cm x 75cm, and captain's chair in red leather button back with vintage studding and padded arms, a rounded back, and padded and buttoned seat, supported by four splayed legs on casters. (2)

 Sold for £320 (plus buyer’s charges)

chair

A tan leather wingback armchair with stud trim around base of seat. 112cm x 83cm x 70cm.

SOLD for £300 (plus buyer’s charges)

slides

Four folders of in excess of 1,000 35mm slides of military and civil aircraft from a private collection of an ex-pilot. 1980's-2000's. Needs viewing.

SOLD for £280 (plus buyer’s charges)

watch

A 1950's Asprey 9ct gold watch 17 Jewels with a champagne dial. (With a Smiths De Luxe movement). Size excluding crown 3cm.  In original Asprey box and purchase paperwork in 1957. Has been personally inscribed. Ticks and runs.

SOLD for £260 (plus buyer’s charges)

rug

A large Turkish wool rug 350cm x 250cm.

SOLD for £220 (plus buyer’s charges)

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