Martin and Pole Auction House

We are hiring! If you or anyone you know has auction experience as a valuer and would be interested in joining our small, dynamic team in Wokingham please get in touch. You can reach us on 0118 979 0460 or [email protected]

We are hiring! 🧑🏾‍⚖️👩🏼‍⚖️ If you have a passion for art and antiques, and are situated in the Wokingham area, our charming Victorian saleroom may be the place for you; we are seeking a valuer and cataloguer to coordinate our monthly antiques auctions.

Please contact the office for more information.

The sun is finally out again in Wokingham! Visit us on the 15th and 16th of April to browse the auction, or join us on the 17th live in the room to watch, enjoy, and even take part in the auction if you would like to! ✨ New and returning bidders are given an equally warm welcome, and if you’re new to auctions come along and meet our enthusiastic team to find out why auctions are so popular!

✨ Our jewellery cabinets will be filled with all sorts of sparkling treasures this month, with something to suit all tastes and budgets! ✨ DM or email us to be added to our mailing list and never miss another catalogue! ✨ Remember it’s a leap year….!

Platinum wedding band £60-80
Diamond engagement ring £100-200
Diamond band ring £80-120

We all adore Grinling Gibbons but when a budget constrains you, look at what you can find at auction! 🌲🪵 Find interior design inspiration and ignite a love of preloved items - old and new!

We’ve had a flurry of last minute lots through the door today, it looks like another exciting auction to come, with hundreds of interesting and unusual items! ✨ Our jewellery department is the perfect place to find gold and diamonds, whether you’re looking for that special ‘forever’ ring or for something to jazz up your jewellery wardrobe on special occasions!

Solitaire diamond ring, 0.50 carat round brilliant cut, with matching 18ct white gold wedding band, £200-300

Buon compleanno to Venice - La Serenissima turns 1603 today, and the bells of San Giacometto, the oldest church in Venice, will ring out through the sunshine over the Rialto market in celebration ☀️ We are celebrating with this charming little watercolour of the Ponte dei Sospiri, coming up in our next auction on April 17th! Estimate £20-30

Remember, if your items are too big to move, or if you can’t get to us on a designated valuation day, you can start your valuation process by sending photographs to [email protected] for a complimentary auction appraisal!

We are open for free valuations today at our Wokingham premises between 10am - 4pm today. ☀️ No need to book an appointment, visit us for a free auction appraisal of your items and advice on selling at Martin & Pole!

Sold! 👩🏼‍⚖️ £900 plus BP. Another delighted bidder and another delighted vendor. 💍

We are now accepting consignments for our April auction. No need to book an appointment, just visit our Wokingham premises on Monday 18th, Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th of April, and our team will be delighted to advise on valuation, and selling at auction if you decide to consign!

The auction starts at 10am today! Join us (link in bio) for over 380 lots of antiques, jewellery, art, collectibles and much more!

Our next auction on March 13th will begin at 10am, online via the website - and a warm welcome awaits you if you would like to visit our charming premises in Wokingham! 🌸 New and experienced bidders alike are warmly encouraged to attend, chat with our enthusiastic team and experience a live auction!

We will be open for viewing on Saturday 9th, Monday 11th, and Tuesday 12th March, or visit our website from Monday 4th to view the online catalogue!

No matter the size of your collection, we are happy to advise and help on selling at auction! We specialise in inheritance, house clearance, single owner collections, and heirlooms; visit our website now, and get in touch to find out how easy it is to sell with us

“A pleasure to meet such friendly specialists, so happy to share their knowledge!” We are open for valuations this week, pop in to see us or email [email protected] for a free auction appraisal from photographs!

Sold! £800 hammer 💚 Another great result for our jewellery department. We are now inviting consignments for our March auction, so please get in touch for a free, no-obligation valuation with one of our specialists! Email [email protected] or call 0118 979 0460

A fantastic auction today! This gorgeous Hammersley & Co dinner service sold for £1200 plus commission ☕️ DM to book a free valuation appointment with our valuation team!

A beautiful inlaid bureau is one of the many stunning lots in our auction on February 14th, consigned from a charming Wokingham home, and part of a much loved collection of antiques. Estimate £100-200, catalogue link in bio

Make your friends green with envy 💚 and find the perfect gemstone at our auction this Valentine’s Day - with estimates starting under £100, we have plenty to tempt you! Catalogue link in bio

Find your perfect Valentine gift (for yourself or a loved one!) amongst our jewels this month, with a wide variety of gemstones in a range of prices to suit every taste and budget ❤️✨💎

Our interior design section has had some wonderful consignments this month; whether you have an 18th/19th century home which needs suitable furniture or a modern home longing for some classic antique touches, it’s always worth browsing auction for inspiration ✨ Catalogue link in bio, click through to explore!

Established since 1846, we are a traditional auction house with a modern twist, nestled in the heart of beautiful Wokingham. 🌿 If you’re new to the auction world, welcome! We have a wide online client database but we hold in-person auctions and cultivate a friendly, old-fashioned saleroom full of specialists and collectors, as well as lots of new faces every time!

We hold monthly auctions of fine jewellery, silver, art, furniture, collectibles, ceramics, toys, Asian art, antiques and vintage items, and much more besides. Drop us a line to be added to our mailing list, and add us to your when you’re near Berkshire.

A fabulous group of 20th century theatre programmes, with examples of actors, singers, and performers from the Golden Age - leaf through memory lane at our Wokingham premises, viewing available Saturday 10th, Monday 12th, and Tuesday 13th of February ❤️🎷🎭🎨🎤

This wonderful 18th century oil painting of a gentleman, in a carved gilt frame, will be amongst the lots sold on February 14th (catalogue link in bio) estimate £100-200

Our Valentine’s Day auction includes over 360 lots of fine jewellery, watches, silver, art, antiques, glass, porcelain, curiosities and even vintage toys! ❤️ Find your ideal gift in our catalogue - coming this weekend, viewing on Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday!

This stunning 18th/19th century Bavarian walnut chest of drawers travelled over to England many years ago, and belonged to the vendor’s great great grandmother. Looking for a new home, our next auction will be held on February 14th ❤️ estimate £400-600

A great week for consignments, we have appointments available for the rest of the week, and until Tuesday 30th January. 💎 Visit us in Wokingham or email the office at [email protected] for our free valuation service and find out what your unworn jewellery or unused items and antiques might be worth!

We’re open for viewing this Saturday from 9am-1pm, and then 9am-5pm on Monday and Tuesday. The auction begins at 10am on Wednesday 17th - join us online as a bidder or guest, or even come along in person and join us in the room! 👩🏼‍⚖️ Meet our friendly team and enjoy our picturesque Victorian premises, with all the fun of a live auction.

Banish the January blues with some exciting finds, bargains, gifts, or whatever else you might search for at auction…! Our next sale will be held on Wednesday 17th January. Register now with one of our online platforms, or visit us in person to enjoy live bidding in the room!