Welcome to Clarke's Auctions!

At Clarke’s Auctions you can find a huge variety of items including rare antiques, exquisite fine art and general goods

Sales take place on a monthly basis, and valuations for Sale, Insurance, Probate and full or part House Clearances can all be undertaken.

Owner and auctioneer Richard Clarke has extensive experience within the antiques and auction trade, having worked for salerooms in London, Wiltshire and Dorset.

Buying and Selling Valued Items Doesn’t Need to Be Stressful

Sale Dates

Sale Dates

How to Buy

How to Buy

How to Sell

How to Sell

Valuations

Valuations

Why Choose Clarke's Auctions?

Expertise You Can Trust

That Personal Touch

Being a family run Auction House, we pride ourselves on being able to provide a more personal service whilst still having access to the same international buyers as the larger Auction Houses.

Experienced Team to Help You

All collections, valuations and auctions are handled by our small friendly team who have over 30 years’ experience in the antique world.

Auction House with International Reach

We photograph every lot and are accessible to worldwide bidders via the-saleroom.com. We have a strong following from America, Asia and European countries.

Testimonials

The first auction today was very efficient with a brilliant range of goods at great prices.

Ros King (customer)

Great people, great bargains and great fun!!!!

Zoe Bain (customer)

Recent Sale Items

18th century school – Study of a Sheep’s Head.

18th century school - Study of a Sheep's Head- sold for £1,700.

A Georgian yellow metal necklace (tests as above 14ct gold).

A Georgian yellow metal necklace (tests as above 14ct gold)- sold for £4,000.

An 18ct gold open faced pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds.

An 18ct gold open faced pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds- sold £3,000.

A 17th century William & Mary marquetry inlaid walnut side table.

A 17th century William & Mary marquetry inlaid walnut side table- sold for £1,600

A George VI Coronation 1937 gold proof coin set minted by the Royal Mint.

AA George VI Coronation 1937 gold proof coin set minted by the Royal Mint. Sold for £13,800

Robert Adams five-shot percussion revolver

A Robert Adams circa 1951 five-shot percussion revolver. Sold for £400

A large 17th / 18th century Flemish / Aubusson tapestry depicting a classical scene with a River God and Water Nymphs

A large 17th / 18th century Flemish / Aubusson tapestry depicting a classical scene with a River God and Water Nymphs. Sold for £4,900

Pair of malachite tazzas

A pair of malachite tazzas. Sold for £1,400.

Clarke's Auctions

Meet Our Experienced Team

Richard Clarke

Richard Clarke

Director, Auctioneer, Valuer

Sarah Clarke

Sarah Clarke

Director, Online Auctions Operator

Matt Whitney

Matt Whitney

Auctioneer, Valuer, Cataloguer

Kay Finbow

Kay Finbow

Online Auctions Operator, Photographer, Social media marketing, Postal quote administrator

Alex Vincent-Moscrop

Alex Vincent-Moscrop

Porter, Photographer, Online Auctions Operator

David Sims

David Sims

Head Antique porter, Photographer, Online Auctions Operator

Stuart Clarke

Stuart Clarke

Postage and packaging co-ordinator

Contact Us

We are available to assist you with all your buying and selling needs from start to finish.

We look forward to building a long-standing relationship with you!

Clarke's Auctions

The Old Glove Factory,

Buckingham Road,

Gillingham, Dorset

SP8 4QF

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Phone: 01747 685592

Mobile: 07790 055660

Clarke's Auctions

The Old Glove Factory, Buckingham Road, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 4QF