Honiton auction

Auctioneer with examples of Moorcroft Pottery

Extensive Moorcroft Pottery collection headlines Chilcotts October sale

A substantial collection of Moorcroft Pottery in superb condition will be a major feature of Chilcotts Auctioneers’ sale on October 11 in Honiton. The collection showcases a wide range of designs from the pottery’s long history.

William Moorcroft created his first pieces in the 1890s whilst working at James Macintyre & Co Ltd, going on to establish his own factory in Stoke-on-Trent...

Collection of antique maps

The Alan Winning Collection to go on sale in Honiton

An extensive collection of antique maps and associated items spanning over four centuries is going under the hammer at Chilcotts Auctioneers November 16 auction.

The Alan Winning Collection comprises around 750 individual items grouped into approximately 100 lots, with some fascinating bygone items to be had.

A private collector from East Devon, Mr Winning first became...

Alfred Leyman watercolour of Exeter Road Honiton

Sale of watercolours exceeds expectations

Five watercolours depicting scenes from the Honiton area caused quite a stir when they went under the hammer at Chilcotts Auctioneers.

The paintings, by Alfred Leyman, were estimated to fetch between £200 and £400; over the past five years the artist’s work had sold at auction for an average hammer prices of £265.

There was a real buzz in the sale room, with a wide range of...