The Downham Market Auction Rooms is a historic converted building original design for holding horse auctions in the 1850's but we have modernised the facilities to give us flexibility with collection, storage and delivery.  We sell a wide selection of items to include good modern, collectables, Antiques, Sporting items, Wines, Toys etc. Here, our valuers have the opportunity to take in items in advance of sale, in order to conduct considerable research and pre-sale advertising where required.

Auction Services

• Valuations and reserve advice - Please see our Valuations section for full details of the service we provide, including free, pre-sale valuations and reserve advice.

• For a free no obligation sale valuation appointment - telephone 01366 387180 or email auctionrooms@barryhawkins.co.uk

• Transport - We can organise collection of items from a single piece to a full house clearance.

• The Sales - We conduct regular sales a year, to include Selected Antiques, Antique & Generals, Pictures, Toys, Wines & Sporting sales, we can also hold single owner/collection sales where appropriate, either at our salerooms or onsite. To print an entry form to enter goods into sale (View Document~please click here).

• Advertising - All sales are advertised locally and worldwide. All auctions fully catalogued and are sent out to our extensive mailing list. Fully illustrated online catalogue. "Live" internet bidding is available for specialist sales.

• Sale Results - All results are displayed on this website. Please click here for our Online Catalogue and Previous Sales Results

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Online Bidding

We now offer live online bidding through www.the-saleroom.com  Once your registration and payment details are complete you can enjoy bidding online from any device. If you win, we will notify you via email and take payment by card or bank transfer. You can also leave an advance bid (commission bid) before the auction starts. Just enter the maximum amount you’re willing to pay and the system will enter the next increment on your behalf. We prefer to see the whites of your eyes so why not join us in the auction rooms here in Downham Market. 

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Collecting your purchases

 If you are successful in winning a lot, you have until the Friday after the auction sale to pay and collect your lots. A postage and packing service can be provided for small and unbreakable items. For all other items we can recommend the following couriers:

Mail Box email: info@mbecambridge.com 01223-361601

Jentel email: enquiries@jentelpacking.co.uk 01268-776777

Our preferred local courier, who can offer door-to-door delivery service within the UK is:

Hark Solutions (Ray): harksolutions@googlemail.com 07900-001277

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Postage

 

We can offer a fully tracked postage & packing service within mainland UK and Europe. The service we use is Royal Mail and Parcelforce worldwide. Please contact us to obtain a postage quote. Some exclusions apply for larger lots such as dinner services and breakable items such as vases and glassware, please contact our offices for a quote with regards to larger or bulkier lots.  

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Barry L Hawkins accept no liability for items which are damaged or lost during postage.  Please give clear instructions when settling your account as to your shipping requirements so that we can process full payment and ship within 10 working days of the date of the sale.

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For large, high value items, fragile items or overseas shipping we can recommend:

Mail Box email: info@mbecambridge.com 01223-361601

Jentel email: enquiries@jentelpacking.co.uk 01268-776777

Our preferred local courier, who can offer door-to-door delivery service within the UK is:

Hark Solutions (Ray): harksolutions@googlemail.com 07900-001277

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