There has been much adverse publicity about “brown furniture” and it is an expression which we hear on a regular basis. However, to us, all furniture is “brown” unless it is painted. Yes, there has been an adjustment in the furniture market over the past few years, but the market for good quality items, whether period or later, continues to grow. Combine this with realistic pre-auction estimates, we see high selling rate with some very strong results.
To prove the above point, we have sold a late 18th century mahogany tripod table for £7,500, a mid 18th century Irish mahogany “silver” table for £35,000 and a mid 19th century inlaid walnut centre table (purchased from an auction for £1,000 where they did not use live internet bidding) which sold for £5,000.
All of our auctions use live internet bidding platforms to ensure that every lot, whether it is worth £20 or £500,000, reaches the widest possible market and sells for the best price possible. In the run up to an auction we receive 100’s of emails requesting further information for lots in the sale. Attached to these email replies, we regularly send well over 1,000 digital images, such is the huge interest generated in our auctions.
For further information regarding this article, please contact Richard Bromell, Director rb@charterhouse-auction.com
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Director, Auctioneer & Valuer
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Please contact us, or telephone us if you prefer.
If you decide to sell your items through Charterhouse we would be delighted to help.
Richard Bromell has over 30 years of experience within the auction world. He originally started work in The Long Street Salerooms when it was owned by Phillips. Since then, he has worked for numerous firms of auctioneers from Bearne’s in Torquay up to Tennants in Yorkshire. If you call the office to arrange a free home visit, then it will probably be Richard who will see you at your property. Since the 1990’s, Richard has been involved in numerous antiques television programmes including Going for a Song (with both Michael Parkinson & Anne Robinson), Going, Going, Gone, Antiques Treasure Hunt, Antiques Road Trip and Flog It! In 2003 and 2004, Richard was nominated as one of the top four auctioneers in the country at The British Antique & Collectors Awards (BACA). This was the first time an auctioneer has been nominated for two consecutive years. What do you love about running Charterhouse? “The huge variety of items I see every day, from silver to medals. Every day is like Christmas, you never know what you are going to see!”
Opening Hours
We are open from Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
Please come to the saleroom at any time for a free verbal valuation.
Viewing for antique auctions Wednesday 10 am to 6 pm and Thursday 10 am to 5 pm during sale week.
Antique Auctions start at 10 am on Friday with viewing from 8.30 am until 9.45 am.
There is limited viewing during the sale.
Viewing days and times vary for car sales.
Please contact the office for details
enquiry@charterhouse-auction.com
Tel: (00 44)1935 812277
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We are open from Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
Due to current covid-19 restrictions, our normal service is slightly restricted.
From The North Leave the M5 at Junction 25 and follow signs for Yeovil and then Sherborne. Sherborne Castle is on the South East side of the town.
From the East From the M3 take the A303 signposted Sherborne (via Wincanton)
From The West Take the A30 from Exeter and Honiton and follow signs to Yeovil then Sherborne
If you are thinking of staying in the area, the telephone number for
Sherborne Tourist Information is 01935 815341
accommodation we have recommended in the past, in order of proximity, includes;
- The Eastbury Hotel 01935 813131
- Bridleways 01935 814716
- The White Post 01935 851525
A useful website for accommodation is www.sherbornetown.co.uk