Auction services, Chorley

Consignment and sale administration

From first appraisal through cataloguing, reserve setting and sale day, we handle every stage of placing a collectable at auction, with clear advice on estimates and collector reach.

How consignment works

From inspection to sale day

01

Initial inspection

We examine each item for material, condition and identifying detail, and tell you plainly what we can and cannot offer for sale.

02

Cataloguing

Every lot is described with care, recording its makeup, condition and any known history so that prospective buyers can judge it for themselves.

03

Reserve and estimate

We agree realistic estimates and reserves with you before the sale, explaining the reasoning behind each figure.

04

Sale day

Lots are offered to collectors through the auction, and we keep you informed through the result and settlement.

Specialist categories

Six areas of dedicated handling

Rare coins

Coins, examined by detail

Dates, mint marks, wear and surface are all recorded, so each coin is described by what it actually shows rather than by assumption.

Banknotes

Paper money, handled with care

Banknotes are assessed for series, serial details and paper condition, with careful handling to preserve each note.

Jewellery

Estate and antique jewellery

Settings, hallmarks and stones are noted with attention to material and condition, including pieces from family estates.

Stamps

Philatelic material

Stamps are catalogued by issue, condition and centring, with clear descriptions for collectors who value detail.