Congreve clock fascinates collectors 12th June, 2017 Clock collectors have been fascinated with the Congreve clock for the past two centuries. Originally invented by Sir William Congreve in 1808 and presented to the Prince Regent in that year to great a... Read more »
Incense Burner Ends Up Smelling Of Roses 9th June, 2017 The Asian Art sale at The Grantham Auction Rooms on the evening of Wednesday 7th June once again proved the buoyancy of the market as a variety of objects found new homes across the world, achieving a... Read more »
Victorian era jewellery makes great statement pieces for your ensemble 1st June, 2017 The Lincoln Auction Rooms are preparing to host their monthly collective sale on Wednesday 14th June at 10am. It is a sale full of little delights and treasures and much, much more. From an extensive... Read more »
Orient Excess 23rd May, 2017 The Grantham Auction Rooms are delighted to showcase another Asian Art Sale on Wednesday, 7th June at 7pm. A tremendous mix of items can be found, with several hundred lots and counting. The illustr... Read more »
Peter Montgomery: Meet The Artist sponsored by Golding Young & Mawer 22nd May, 2017 As part of Peter Montgomery’s exhibition (17th-30th July) at the Sam Scorer Gallery, Drury Lane Lincoln, Golding Young & Mawer are hosting a Meet The Artist event to help publicise the exhibition ... Read more »
Leading lights in glass manufacturing 12th May, 2017 Glass manufacturing in the 18th Century was at its peak in England. Always diverse, handmade and although sometimes made using crude implements some of the most intricate and sophisticated pieces were... Read more »
Who called 999? 10th May, 2017 If you’ve ever dreamed of owning your own fire engine, and not just a corgi model, now may be your chance to own this 1987 Dennis fire engine, registration D374 DBK. Dennis is one the UK’s most well-... Read more »
Long John Silver sighting in Bourne 6th May, 2017 Long John Silver couldn’t have hoped for better than the offering of gold, silver and collectable coins in the May Collective Sale at The Bourne Auction Rooms. As well as the usual offering of gold ... Read more »
Judging A Book By Its Cover 25th April, 2017 With its battered extremity, scratched and tarnished giltwork, split spine and general dishevelment, I walked past a cumbersome Victorian album once or twice during cataloguing for the Collective Sale... Read more »
Last Orders For 3 Grantham Pub Signs? 21st April, 2017 The Collective Sale at The Grantham Auction Rooms on Wednesday 3rd May includes three local pub signs; illustrations of social history and quirky objects which bring a smile and decorate any interior... Read more »
Royal Crown Derby Paperweight collection to feature at Lincoln Auction Rooms 18th April, 2017 Royal Crown Derby is one of the oldest English porcelain factories still in existence today. Established in 1750, becoming Crown Derby in 1773 and Royal Crown Derby in 1890 the factory has an internat... Read more »
The Satuma Love Affair 12th April, 2017 From the 1830’s America tried to trade with Japan. Diplomacy failed and so did the arrival of a US 72-cannon warship in 1846 entering Tokyo Bay. Renewed attempts both diplomatic and otherwise continue... Read more »
Bags of Quality for sale at Grantham 22nd March, 2017 The forthcoming Collective Sale at The Grantham Auction Rooms on Wednesday 5th April contains an exquisite private collection of luxury handbags and jewellery. This who’s who of fashion names include... Read more »
Scunthorpe Treasure Hunt Unearths Replica Viking Brooch 9th March, 2017 A gold replica of a Viking brooch, which was found in Scunthorpe as part of a treasure hunt, will be auctioned at The Lincoln Auction Rooms in the next sale on March 15th, 2017. The artwork w... Read more »
Beswick development was a master stroke 10th February, 2017 The firm of Beswick was established in Longton, Stoke on Trent in 1894 by James Wright Beswick. In its early days it was mainly known as a producer of dinner and teawares. It was not until the 1930’s ... Read more »
Architectural salvage sale success 30th January, 2017 With over 3,500 people viewing the online catalogue the Architectural Salvage Sale on Saturday 28th January was always going to be a virtual sell-out. View day was freezing with a biting wind and sal... Read more »
Now is the time to buy 25th January, 2017 With Christmas a distant memory and 2017 in full swing, our second sale of the year at The Grantham Auction Rooms is just around the corner on Wednesday 1st February. It is therefore time for this val... Read more »
Roll up! Roll up! The circus is coming to the Lincoln saleroom 13th January, 2017 The sheer mention of the travelling circus conjures up fond memories for not just children but adults of all ages. For decades performers from all over the world and exotic animals would entertain the... Read more »
Wood carvings to feature at Lincoln this week 19th December, 2016 The name Black Forest generally conjures up two things at this time of year; either the Black Forest gateau consumed over the festive period or a holiday destination famous for beautiful scenery and s... Read more »
We're hiring in Lincoln - Saleroom Manager and Head Porter 15th December, 2016 Due to an internal promotion we are now recruiting in Lincoln. The two full-time positions to fill are: Saleroom Manager & Head Porter CVs are welcome for either role. Salaries com... Read more »
Unique Christmas gifts within the saleroom 12th December, 2016 At Golding Young & Mawer’s December auction at The Bourne Auction Rooms there are a large number of interesting and eclectic lots to suit every taste and budget. With Christmas in mind it’s a grea... Read more »
Estate Sale - Entries close December 15th 10th December, 2016 On the 4th January we will be hosting a joint Collective and Estate Sale at our Grantham Saleroom. You are invited to consign your items into this sale, but the catalogue strictly closes for entries ... Read more »
Fine Art Auction attracts bidders from around the globe 5th December, 2016 The Lincoln Fine Art Auction, held in the specialist art gallery at Golding Young & Mawer’s new premises on Station Road in North Hykeham, attracted bidders from around the globe. Online bidders ... Read more »
Charity Auction Raises £232 For St Barnabas Hospice 2nd December, 2016 Many thanks to Robin Wheeldon, who provided the two lots that were sold on the Sunday viewing of the Lincoln Fine Art Sale. Read more »
Lincoln Postcard Masterclass 26th November, 2016 We have the privilege in the 7th December Collective Auction at The Grantham Auction Rooms of offering one of the most comprehensive and high class Lincolnshire postcard collections ever assembled. C... Read more »
Steaming into 2017 18th November, 2016 Specialist sections come no better than the collection of scratch built steam engines to be held at The Bourne Auction Rooms on Wednesday 8th February, 2017 as part of our Automobilia Sale. From a st... Read more »
Thurlby Hall pieces to feature at Lincoln this week 12th November, 2016 The Bromhead Baronetcy has existed since 1806, when it was created for Lieutenant General Gonville Bromhead of Thurlby Hall in Lincolnshire. Golding Young & Mawer are pleased to be offering items ... Read more »
Sign of the Times 4th November, 2016 The Automobilia Sale at The Bourne Auction Rooms on Wednesday 9th November features some of the very best signs for road and rail, including a collection of over forty from a single private collection... Read more »
A single owner collection of over 500 Speedway badges to come under the hammer 3rd November, 2016 Fantastic collection truly encompasses the Speedway culture from the golden era of the 1960s to the 1980s Read more »
Eastern Promises Fulfilled at Asian Art Sale 3rd November, 2016 The specialist Asian Art sales at The Grantham Auction Rooms are now in their seventh year and are continuing to post exceptional results, with works of art from the Far East being spread across the g... Read more »