The Auction Sales Services
There is a sale of some kind at least once a week at Victoria Hall and all goods entered are automatically graded in order to place them in the sale which will produce the best price.
Victoriana and General Sales
The weekly sales of general goods provide an excellent cross section of substantial Victorian and later furniture, china, glass, small silver and plate, jewellery and general equipment. Once per month there is also a section devoted to stamps, coins, cigarette cards, post cards and medals.
Antique and Fine Art Sales
Four or more times per year, the collective antique furniture and fine arts sales are held, with carefully categorised items offered with the back up of generous international advertising, a high quality illustrated catalogue and an active mailing list of specialist dealers and collectors.
In addition, the same information is displayed on our website with photographs of every item in the sale. Condition reports and further information on any lot can be obtained by email etc.
The sale goods come from a multitude of sources, from single items entered for specific sales to whole or partial house clearances, dealt with on behalf of executors who require the practical expertise necessary to organise such an operation.
Specialist Sales
Other specialist sales include Toys and Dolls every Spring and Autumn with an illustrated catalogue, and Fine Wines before Christmas. Both these events which are backed up by our website have over the years attracted a regular mailing list of predominantly private buyers that bring considerable specialist enthusiasm to the chosen subject.
From time to time, single owner collections of all kinds have appeared with the vehicle of a larger auction sale. This has taken place after careful specific marketing often with the initial involvement of the owner.
Other Services
While auction sales represent the major part of the business, HARTLEYS is also heavily involved in valuation work of every kind.
Valuations for sale are carried out at Victoria Hall and at clients' own premises, usually free of charge.
Valuations for probate and for family division are completed sympathetically and discreetly in order that estates can be wound up without delay and with the minimum of duty payable.
Insurance valuations and inventories are also performed economically in order that not only are insurance premiums kept at a realistic level, but also so that should a claim have to be made in the future, the insurance company will be encouraged to pay out the appropriate amount without delay. The right kind of inventory is as important here as the correct valuation and can be updated at reasonable intervals for minimal cost.