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 13th August 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 9th August 2025 9-1pm

Monday 11th August 2025 9-5pm

Tuesday 12th August 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 14th July 2025 - 10am to 4pm

Tuesday 15th July 2025 - 10am to 4pm*

Wednesday 16th July 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

spink

A Spink & Sons limited edition Churchill 22ct yellow gold medal depicting Sir Winston Churchill 1874-1965 on the obverse and a British soldier cheering with planes overheard on the reverse with the wording 'Very Well Done'. Coin stamped 115 (of 500). Comes in original box with papers. 6.3cm. 138.98gms. And a matching 22ct yellow gold Churchill medal, 4cm, with same images. 172 of 1,000.  48.26gms in original box and with papers. Comes in Spink & Sons box

 Sold for £10,500 (plus buyer’s charges)

coins

Thirteen lots of half and full sovereigns over thirteen lots

SOLD for £8,180 (plus buyer's charges)

silver tea set

A silver retro-period tea and coffee set comprising of teapot 1938 16cm, coffee pot 23cm 1940, sugar bowl  7cm 1939, and jug 6cm 1939 by Barker Brothers Silver Ltd, Birmingham. 1706gms (4)

SOLD for £800 (plus buyer's charges)

bangle

A 20ct yellow gold bangle with a small exterior motif (no hallmarks but tested) 11.1gms.

SOLD for £650 (plus buyer’s charges)

lalique

A Lalique vase adorned with female bathers. 23.5 x 19 cm. With original box and Controle Number certificate.

SOLD for £340 (plus buyer’s charges)

chain

A 9ct yellow gold and white gold matching set of necklace and bracelet with a cylinder and ball link chain. Necklace with a lobster claw clasp 10.9gms 46cm, bracelet with lobster claw clasp 4.5gms 19cm. Boxed. (2)

SOLD for a total of £330 (plus buyer’s charges)

table

A circular mahogany side table on three tapered legs.  68cm x 57cm diameter.

SOLD for £320 (plus buyer’s charges)

fob

An 18k fob watch 33.2gms and key. DF & Co.

 Sold for £320 (plus buyer’s charges)

painting

An original oil on canvas of a Sailing Dhow by Abdul Karim Al-Orrayed (Born 1934) dated 1970. 58 x 80cm. inc.frame.

SOLD for £300 (plus buyer’s charges)

fob and stand

A turned wooden fob watch stand and a 9ct rose gold fob watch (watch weight alone 60.1gms).

SOLD for £300 (plus buyer’s charges)

hornby

Hornby Railroad 00 gauge digital sound locomotives including lNER Gadwall and Mallard in original window boxes. (5)

SOLD for £280 (plus buyer’s charges)

vermont

A 'Vermont' three-piece suite by Wade in leather upholstery, comprising of a large settee 97cm x 206cm x 99cm and a pair of armchairs 97cm x 93cm x 99cm. (3)

SOLD for £240 (plus buyer’s charges)

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