Free valuations of jewellery, watches, gold and silver in Tamworth

Free valuations of jewellery, watches, gold and silver in Tamworth

A NEW team of jewellery and watch specialists is all set to unlock the mysteries of Tamworth people's trinkets, treasures and heirlooms.

Richard Winterton Auctioneers has been providing Tammies with their own Antiques Roadshow moments at The Tamworth Auction Rooms since opening in Church Street during October 2021.

Now the family firm has announced further expansion to offer a comprehensive free service to evaluate all types of jewellery, watches, gemstones, gold, silver, platinum and other precious metals from April 19.

To book an appointment, telephone 01827 217746 or email tamworth@richardwinterton.co.uk.

“We have a lot of regular clients in the Tamworth area and have made so many new friends since opening up here in the ancient capital of Mercia,” said watch specialist Ben Winterton.

“Now we can’t wait to add another string to the bow of this much-loved Grade II listed town centre building by bringing an expanding team of experts right to your doorstep to discover some hidden treasures.

“Whether it’s a Georg Jenson brooch, Pandora bracelet or a 3ct diamond ring, we’re happy to assist with all treasures and trinkets be they modern, vintage, antique or organic.”

This C19th Roman glass parure sold for £5,800 in the 2022 Spring Fine Art Sale.

The Winterton name has been synonymous with auctioneering across Staffordshire since 1864 and has been a driving force in the industry for seven generations.

An associate member of The National Association of Jewellers for all auction requirements, the jewellery department includes certified gemmologists and diamond graders.

The firm’s recent Spring Fine Art Sale attracted a local, national and international audience, with thousands of people bidding from all over the world.

Lots included a sought-after 1970s Rolex ‘single red’ Submariner Date wristwatch in stainless steel, pictured at the top of the page, which sold for £17,000 on behalf of a local vendor.

This mid-Victorian bloodstone cameo snake pendant sold for £1,200.

The same auction included a 19^th century ‘parure’ – a suite of jewellery – crafted from multi-coloured and vari-patterned Roman glass, which sold at £5,800, and a mid-Victorian bloodstone cameo snake pendant, which went under the hammer for £1,200.

People can book an appointment for a face-to-face consultation from 10am-4pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays – starting on April 20 – or drop off items for valuation throughout the week.

Daily consignments for items to go direct to auction may also be made.

To book an appointment for a free valuation in Tamworth, email tamworth@richardwinterton.co.uk or telephone 01827 217746.

Free home visits for bulky items and large collections or to discuss quotations for full or partial house clearances are also available.