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So this month finally saw Harry and Simon finally get round to the launch of their podcast. It isn’t just about the Auction Houses that we run, although that is where our own anecdotes come from but we hope that it will make auctions more accessible to all. They are not stuffy places where only antique dealers dwell but fun and exciting places to buy and sell all sorts of things. Our two auctioneers who are famed for their awful jokes, quirky style and constant chatting on the rostrum look forward to chatting not just to each other but as many people from all sectors of the industry. Available on Apple and Spotify and other platforms please subscribe and check us out, follow the link on our linktree for more info If you have someone who you would like us to chat to or interview email us on thegavelandthegabble@gmail.com or if you are in the industry and what to get in touch do the same. June Sees A Charity Auction at Royal Ascot Golf Club for Cancer Research UK One of our clients asked if we would lend them an auctioneer to conduct a charity auction to raise a few pounds for this hugely important charity. In current conditions, we take our hats off to the companies who dig deep to donate ten quality lots for the auction that raised over £3000 on the day. Huge thanks to those who bid, create the banter and join in, it can be a lonely 20 minutes on the rostrum if the crowd doesn’t get involved. July 27th RNLI Life Boat Week Charity Auction  We are really looking forward to taking over the lifeboat station down at Lyme Regis on the afternoon of the 27th to raise money for the RNLI. There is still space for a few companies to dig deep and donate something for the auction, please do get in touch by calling the office on 01753 868076. Auctions This Month We have three auctions this month, a timed sale of collectable toys from one collector, a timed sale of antiques, collectables and Interiors. The end of the month sees our two day sale on the 29th and 30th July...

July saw us doing all sorts of different things alongside our usual auctioneering and house clearances. Always and enjoyable day was popping down to Lyme Regis to help our sister auction house with a valuation day in support of the RNLI, not only a great organisation but lovely hosts. We sat outside the lifeboat station appraising a wide range of items in return for a donation. The general public got to see where their donations go as there was a ‘shout’ whilst we were there and the crew were quickly launched in to the harbour. Next year our intention is to return to an online and live auction in the lifeboat station itself so if you are a company or generous individual who has a top end item or similar that we can auction please do get in touch (01753 868076 or sales@windsorauctions.co.uk)   No sooner was our auctioneer Harry back from doing this then he was off to talk about downsizing and how Auction Houses like ours can help at Castle View Retirement Village in Windsor. What a great set up and a lovely group of people are around to support the owners.  The views from the Sky Bar over Windsor are truly impressive. If you are planning a move or want to arrange a tour give Ruth a call on 01753 378127 there is nothing she doesn’t know about the development. Our Auctions continue to grow and June and July have seen all sorts of treasures come to market, we are delighted that the silver section of our sales have continued to grow and that we are now offering clients of large collections or similar there own auctions. Our House Clearance division continues at pace and the team are creating quite a name for themselves with the number of compliments they get from clients, always willing to go the extra mile. If you have items that you are looking to sell or just want a steer on value and saleability please don’t hesitate to contact us 01753 868076 or...

We are delighted to welcome Marc Sancho as our Fine Art Specialist. Having been with us for a few months during the tougher lockdown period he is now really keen to meet customers either for appraisals here at Windsor Auctions or to visit you at home to offer appraisals of art that you might be looking to sell. He will be based here at Windsor Auctions on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Coming up he has a two day appraisal on the 7th and 8th June from 10 am to 4 pm. So please put the date in the diary and pop along. Emma Ballin, Director of Windsor Auctions says ‘We are delighted that Marc has joined us and continuing in our expansion plans here at Windsor Auctions. His timed art auctions have proven to be popular, with some excellent results and we look forward to them getting bigger and better now that lockdown has eased and he can see more customers’ Marc can be reached on 01753...

Windsor Auctions sees great success on a bronze figure in first auction welcoming people back in the room Windsor Auctions Antiques and Collectables sale on Saturday 24th April saw a wide range of interesting items from private collections, dealer sales and house clearances. Although auctions continued online throughout lockdown – last weekend was the first sale Windsor Auctions were able to welcome people back into the room and the team couldn’t be happier. The stand out success of the sale was a single bronze, consigned by a lady who is downsizing and moving home, that she bought for only 50p. A last minute entry and catalogued as After Giacomo Zoffoli (c.1731-1785) Italian, “Flore Farnese”, signed, a green patina bronze. Although estimated at £200 to £400, the hammer went down after five minutes of bidding in the room, on the internet and via multiple phone lines at £5500. Auctioneer Harry Ballin said ‘Our client is delighted and this windfall will certainly help with her moving costs’ ‘As this is the first sale that we have been able due to current constrictions to welcome customers back in to the room it is great that a successful auction had this great story as...

We are currently updating our web site so that by the end of November we can offer a more accessible bidding experience for our customers. However for the next week this means that occasionally certain pages may well be less responsive so our two current Auction catalogues can be accessed here: A Timed Auction of Artworks, Prints, Maps etc Running until Sunday 29th November A Timed sale of artworks running until the 29th November, follow the link for the catalogue so you can register to bid. November 2020 Antiques, Collectables and Interiors Sale Saturday  28th November at 10.30 am  This, due to the new lockdown, will be a live online only sale with bidding via commission bids, phone lines and the saleroom online platform. Thank you so much for your patience an all the team here at Windsor Auctions hope you are staying safe and...

As we head back in to a new National Lockdown firstly we hope that all our customers, sellers, buyers and friends of the firm stay safe and well. We have, as we did during the earlier lockdown, switched our sales to online only for this period. These will consist of a mixture of timed sales and live online only sales. Shipping and ‘Click and Collect’ style collections are available and call 01753 868076 to arrange time slots etc. We also wish to assure our many House Clearance customers, who would not be able to move house during this time if we were unable to attend, that all appointments are all being carried out and new customers if you need us give us a call on 01753 868076 and we will give you a quote and help. Stay Safe and Well, Emma, Sarah, Harry and the rest of the Windsor Auctions team.  ...