1818 Auctioneers

When there are 1,000 lots in an auction it's hard to pick just a few highlights, but this local clock is one that's easy to fall for. We're sure it'll attract plenty of attention when it goes under the hammer on Tuesday 7th August.
Lot 1109: A late 18th century oak longcase clock having finial and shaped pillar hood containing square brass face and 30 hour movement by Barber, Winster, on shaped trunk and square base. Numbered 784
Full catalogue: https://bit.ly/2AvT6Ox... Viewing: Friday (1-4pm), Saturday (10am-2.30pm), and from 8.30am on the mornings of the auction (Mondy 6th & Tuesday 7th). Bidding: online, absentee, in room, or via telephone (015395 66201).
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COMING UP: 20th AUGUST Lot 1 - MGB Roadster, VHJ 313H. Not driven for five years, seems to be in original condition, restoration project. First registered 28th April 1970. Selling with a V5. The odometer reads 89000, in Old English White, with spoke wheels and slatted grill. Est - 3,000 - 3,500 Bid online: https://bit.ly/2n41hIm

COMING UP Lot 62, 6th & 7th August Auction.

As England gear up for their next World Cup match tomorrow, we're cataloguing a fantastic collection of Ken Baily memorabilia.
Ken was "England's Cheerleader" for three decades from the 1960s onwards, having originally been the mascot of Bournemouth FC in the 1950s.
Recognised by his trademark costume of Union Jack waistocat, scarlet tails, white gloves and black topper, he was described by Peter Seddon (author of Pickles the World Cup Dog and Other Unusual Football Obituarie...s) as 'the only man to become both a freeman of Bournemouth and a Subbuteo figure'.
Ken traveled to 40 countries and traveled almost 200,000 miles in support of the England football team.
His collection will be sold at auction on September 10th and includes: his trademark costumes, autographs from his meetings with the Beatles and Bob Hope, the above-mentioned Subbuteo figure, personal effects, and an amazing file of photos and clippings - including photographic records and correspondence relating to his attempt to halt World War Two by running a relay on a liner as it crossed the Atlantic before presenting a petition to US President Franklin D Roosevelt.
The catalogue for the Ken Baily collection will be made available online and viewings will be offered on the Friday and Saturday preceding the auction.
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We've got three auctions on Monday - and we're looking forward to a fun day in the salerooms. We hope we can tempt you to join us:
10am, weekly antiques, vintage, collectables & clearance auction 12.30pm, toys, models, railway items and sporting memorabilia auction 4pm, contemporary and Lakeland art auction
... https://www.1818auctioneers.co.uk/auction s/
Viewing on Friday (1-4pm), Saturday (10am - 1pm) and on Monday morning (from 8.30am). Bidding is in person, absentee or online (live and auto bidding over on the-saleroom.com)
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Thanks to Kendal Rotary Club for donating so many fantastic items to sell with us - they raised £1300 from the auction and chose to split it between local charity, Growing Well and Rotary’s international charity, Aquabox. Full story from Cumbria Crack.

The first 250 lots of our toys, models, railwayana and sporting memorabilia auction are ready for you. Auction starts at 12.30pm on Monday 9th July. Catalogue link: https://bit.ly/2yYxo4T Online bidding: https://bit.ly/2KB86eC

All shapes, sizes and styles of storage feature in tomorrow’s auction (10am, Monday 2nd July).
Catalogue online: https://bit.ly/2IGXcCg Online bidding: https://bit.ly/2tF8mmr

Coming up, 9th July: A Fiat Punto Pop, three door hatchback, 1.2cc, PK12RZJ with full V5, in white 71000 miles on the odometer, MOT expired **BUYERS COMMISSION ON THIS LOT IS 10% INCLUDING VAT** Est. 1,800-2,200. Listing: https://bit.ly/2KARxzn

Now calling for entries to our October figurines auction... Beswick, Border Fine Arts, Capo Di Monte, Moorcroft, Royal Doulton, Lladro, Sylvac and Royal Worcester are all popular with our buyers.

Our weekly auction (Monday 25th June) is lotted, catalogued and ready for browsing online!
Selling starts at 10am as usual. It's a 'smalls' week with approx 500 lots in total, including a good little section of textiles and vintage shoes, hats and clothing with estimates starting from just £8 - it's well worth a look (lots 143 -228).
Viewing on Friday (1-4pm), and on Monday morning (from 8.30am). No viewing on Saturday 23rd due to J36 hosting the Young Farmers' Field Day.
... Bidding is in person, absentee or online (live and auto bidding over on www.the-saleroom.com)
Catalogue link: https://bit.ly/2I9VPM8
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Going under the hammer on Monday 25th June - A silver Honda Civic SE I-VTEC AUTO, 5 door hatchback, PX59DYF, first registered 8th September 2009, 30,000 miles on odometer, 2 former keepers, MOT until 9th January 2019 ***10% buyers premium including VAT***

Weekly auction catalogue now online!
Selling starts at 10am on Monday as usual. It's a perfectly formed mix of approx 240 'smalls', a specialist section of 200 figurines lots, and approx 70 lots of furniture to complete the day's selling.
Look out for some excellent lots* from Kendal Rotary Club who have donated items to sell in support of two charities: local mental health charity Growing Well, and international charity, Aquabox, which sends aid boxes containing useful surv...ival items to disaster areas.
Their lots include some lovely pieces of silver and jewellery catalogued by Jackie Rothwell. We look forward to hosting members of the group for a tour and talk and some auction action on Monday morning!
(*We waive our lot and selling fees on charitable lots).
Viewing: Friday (1-4pm), Saturday (10am-1pm) and on the morning of the auction (from 8.30am) Bidding: In person, absentee and online (www.the-saleroom.com). For higher estimate items telephone bidding is available (book via 015395 66201).
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Coming up on July 30th, this set of 75 Holtzapffel ornamental turning chisels housed in a mahogany case. They are stunning items of beauty and purpose and we're inviting entries for lots of the same ilk and calibre - please contact Bill Nelson or Garth Drinkall on 015395 66201.

We have super lovely customers so we're saddened to hear from Bill that he has had to ban a client from the site for the first time since he became 1818 Manager.
We had a small item stolen from last week's auction and our HD CCTV cameras caught the thief in action. The issue has been reported to the police and they will be taking further action.
Thanks to everyone who continues to support our business, we wouldn't be where we are without you!

Looking ahead to autumn, Garth and Bill are working on a new specialist area - mid century furniture and furnishings. Head over to the blog for more details...

Cantering into our specialist section of figurines, these Beswick Arabs and Shire are one of 200 lots going under the hammer on Monday 18th June (approx 12.30pm in the main saleroom). Link to auction catalogue: https://bit.ly/2y5Cegf

Auction Alerts!
Saturday 9th June Rural Bygones, Garden Statuary and Architectural Salvage Selling starts at 10am and there are almost 400 lots of going under the hammer - curiosities, vintage tools, garden statues, planters, dolly tubs, and items with a strong agricultural and rural heritage... Viewing on Friday (1-4pm) and on Saturday morning (from 8.30am).
Monday 11th June, 10am Antiques, Vintage, Collectables and Clearance Selling starts at 10am and there are almost 850 lots of going under the hammer this week! Viewing on Friday (1-4pm) Saturday (10am-1pm) and on the morning of the auction (from 8.30am).
Bidding for both auctions is in person, absentee or online (live and auto bidding over on www.the-saleroom.com). Please call 015395 66201 to arrange a telephone bid.
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Do you have any militaria pieces that you would like appraised ahead of consignment to Ken & David’s next auction? Please call 015395 66201.
Our first standalone militaria auction took place in March and thanks to a busy room and strong online bids we enjoyed an excellent sale with 90% clearance. The 220 lots in that auction made a total of over £27,000. Expert valuer Ken Payne and David Hunter are now in the process of cataloguing items for the summer auction of militaria.

Looking to sell a piece of Lakeland or contemporary art?
We are currently inviting entries to our July 9th auction.
Click for further details and examples of recently sold items.

Well worth visiting. Fascinating to view the items ahead of sale. Great parking and cafe. Lovely food. Friendly, helpful staff. Recommended.

This is my first time taking things there to be sold. Had to go by bus though don't drive. I got to Holme. Rang 2 taxi company's which were useless. So I rang 1818. Told them what was going on, so I asked if someone could pick me up. She said we will get someone to pick you up.

It'nt that thoughtfully of them. Bill picked me up. Had to bring my SM dog as well.

Got there what s big place. The staff & I had a good laugh while I was there. Very helpful. A good firm all work together. Would go back again sometime. Bill even took me back to Kendal to get the bus back home.

THANK YOU BILL FOR EVERYTHING.

The Best. The staff are fantastic, helpful and friendly. I don't feel silly asking questions, everyone is so kind. It's difficult to get there every week as I have arthritis, if l could l'd be there. There's alway's something interesting or beautiful in the auction. The café is wonderful, again the staff are always welcoming and helpful. The food and drinks are freshly made and tasty. I'm never disappointed, it's a lovely place. Janet x

Professional and polite friendly staff enhance your auction day experience ten fold. Superb auction and well worth a visit.

Lovely people at 1818 Auctioneers yesterday and all the guys in Cafe Ambio and NWA who hosted our AGM this weekend.



Thanks again, nothing was too much trouble, and it was a pleasure to meet you all and work with you.

I love 1818 Auctions, I try to go as many times as I can. The staff are lovely people and are always happy to help. It's a lot better now they have weekly Auctions. I have left bids with them in the past when I can't attend and have always received a phone call if I've been successful. Keep up the good work 1818 Auctions

Friendly, good craic and professional too.

Best in the world auctioneer... I love it

1818 auctions is simply the best place to go to sell things and bid on items,every time I've been I've never been disappointed lovely cafe and great people,well worth the drive there ����.