Thursday 23 October 2008

The Cloisters Fair - Saturday 25th October


The Cloisters Fair will be open tomorrow at St Andrew's Hall in Norwich for the last time in October 2008. We have a good selection of books, clocks, jewellery, pictures and much much more available. Entry is free and you can enjoy light refreshments at The Crypt Cafe.

Barnes Auctioneers will be on hand to offer free advice and valuations on your antiques and collectables. We will also be accepting entries for our next General Sale.

Please telephone us on 01603 304337 if you would like any further information.

Thursday 16 October 2008

The Cloisters Fair - cancelled date


The Cloisters Fair will not stall on Wednesday, 29th October 2008, because of the Norwich Beer Festival. We will return as usual on Wednesday, 5th November 2008.

Please do contact us on 01603 304337 if you have any questions.

Friday 10 October 2008

General Sale Report - 9th October 2008

Our first sale at St Andrew's Hall in Norwich was a huge success, with quality antiques and collectables shining through on the saleroom floor.

We were overwhelmed with entries, a stunning array that included everything from a George III mahogany writing table to a Victorian cased barn owl, a solid gold gentleman's evening stick to a 1950's ventriloquist's dummy, pictures by Beryl Cook, Mike Randall, and Shirley Carnt, and a fine selection of Delftware, Royal Doulton, Beswick, Spode, etc.

One lot that attracted a great deal of attention was the limited edition signed print "Dining in Paris" by Beryl Cook (pictured) which made £410 on the day. A good result for the seller and the buyer, and an indication of our intention to ensure that Barnes Auctioneers' General Sales are regarded as amongst the best quality in East Anglia.

The George III mahogany writing table fell a little short of it's reserve, but has been re-entered into our next sale on Thursday, 13th November 2008, when we expect it to do very well. Contact us today on 01603 304337 or email barnesauctioneers@btinternet.com to discuss your entries into our next sale.