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James Hancox
James started his career as a teacher, with a lifelong love of railways, toys and antique furniture. This led him into the auction world, where he has continued to develop his knowledge of antiques and an interest in specialist themed auctions.
Annie Hartnett
A former specialist dealer in vintage textiles Annie assists with the valuation and sorting of the ‘smalls’.
Paul Gleeson
Porter
Paul works as assistant to the Head Porter in setting up the sales, delivering goods to the weekly saleroom and assisting the transport team.
Gorringe's Probate Valuation Services Gorringe's is a leading specialist in valuations for probate and estate or house contents valuation. We operate across the South East of England. Our team provides a tailored and personal service that also satisfies every requirement of probate law. We endeavour to sensitively guide our clients...
The Firm's Origins Gorringe’s founder, Rowland Gorringe, had been practicing as a partner in the Lewes estate agents, Martin and Gorringe, trading from premises in School Hill, Lewes. Lewes House, also in School Hill, was the home of Edward Warren, an eccentric, wealthy American, who had amassed a remarkable collection...
Bronze, Pewter and Metalware Auctions and Valuations The scope presented by this department is probably one of the widest reaching of all Gorringe’s specialist areas, in terms of date and style. This is illustrated in the variety of items regularly handled by our specialists. From antique European and Eastern works...
Sell and Buy Antique Coin and Stamp Collections Gorringe’s have achieved some outstanding prices for stamps, coins and medals over recent years. Some important private collections in our salerooms include a private collection of French colonial and cape triangles that raised £221,000, the Kirkbride Commonwealth stamp collection which raised over...
David Holmes
After a spell at Gorringe's over 25 years ago, we are delighted to have him return to conduct our highly popular weekly Monday auctions. David is widely regarded as one of the best auctioneers in the country, with a concise, speedy style but still with time to enjoy a humorous rapport with his audience. He is a regular contributor to a number of antiques TV programmes- a testament to his popularity.
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