Valuation Event in Eastbourne
Towner, Devonshire Park, 82 College Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4JJ
Friday 22 May 2026, 10am - 2pm
Photos: above by Marc Atkins. Cover image: Lothar Götz Dance Diagonal, 2019, on the exterior walls of Towner Eastbourne. Photo by Eva Eastman
Join us on Friday 22 May, for a fantastic day of complimentary valuations and expert talks exploring the fascinating world of jewellery at auction and market insights into the future of collecting.
Our specialists will be on hand between 10am - 2pm to provide free, no obligation valuations.
Visitors are invited to bring along items for assessment, including fine art, jewellery, silver, watches, antiques, collectables and more. For large items or collections, photos are welcome.
Whether you have a family heirloom, a recent discovery or an item you have always been curious about, Gorringe’s will provide professional insight into its background and current auction value.
Our free expert-led panel discussions will be hosted in the Towner Cinema, with prebooking required for both.
11.00am
Secrets and Stories of Jewels Under the Hammer
Oliver Searle, Gorringe’s Executive Director and Sam Hug, Head of Jewellery, will take an illuminating and entertaining look behind the scenes of the jewellery auction world. Together, they’ll reveal the secrets of how jewels come to auction, what determines their value and how to navigate the buying and selling process with confidence. From myth-busting common misconceptions to sharing insider tips and real-life surprises from the saleroom, this discussion offers a glimpse into what makes jewellery at auction so fascinating.
2.00pm
Collecting has always been driven by nostalgia, identity and the thrill of ownership - but the objects, audiences and marketplaces have changed dramatically over the past 40 years. This panel explores the shift from traditional categories like model railways and comics to Pokémon cards, trainers and luxury accessories, and asks what now drives value at auction. Bringing together market insight and real-world examples, we’ll examine which modern collectables are built to last - and what to watch for next.
We can’t wait to see you there for what promises to be an exciting day at Towner Eastbourne.
If you can’t make the day, don’t worry, we offer free valuations every week at our Lewes Galleries:
Monday: 9am – 4pm, by appointment only
Tuesday – Friday: 9am - 4pm, drop in anytime
Saturday: 9am-12pm, by appointment only
Gorringe’s Auction House, 15 North Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2PE
