December lineup of free valuations at The Auction Café in Lichfield

New dates for your diary

HERE is the lineup of free valuations at The Auction Café in Lichfield this December.

The coffee shop at 34 Market Street is usually open seven days a week, from 9am to 4pm Monday to Saturday and 10am-3pm on Sundays.

Free valuations of jewellery, watches, gold and silver with Midlands gemmologist Georgina Southam FIRV FGA DGA BA (Hons) take place at the café on Tuesdays December 1, 8, 15 and 22 between 9.30am and 3pm, with an extra date on Wednesday, December 16, also from 9.30am to 3pm.

Different specialists will offer valuations on other Wednesdays in the month, from 9.30am to 12.30pm.

On Wednesday December 3 David Fergus will be giving valuations of cameras, glass, decorative art, pictures and ceramics.

And on Wednesday December 9 Jon Price will be there for valuations of toys, trains and railwayana.

On Thursday December 10, we will be celebrating The Auction Café's second birthday with a free slice of birthday cake with every hot drink purchased, while stocks last, so come and join in the fun!

The Auction Café offers speciality coffee, tea, hot chocolate, soft drinks, ice cream, cakes, cream teas, pastries, soup, toasties, bagels and savoury snacks seven days a week.

Keep track of all upcoming valuations at The Auction Café here and look out for new leaflets featuring all December dates and a sneak peek for January, soon to be available at the counter inside.

To arrange a free home visit to assess large collections or to discuss house clearance quotations, email [email protected] or telephone 01543 251081.

Pictured top of page: An early 20th century butterfly wing, diamond and ruby brooch by Ernst Paltscho, sold at auction in Lichfield on November 2 for £2,300.