Mitchells
Furniture Hall
47 Station Road
Cockermouth, Cumbria
United Kingdom CA13 9PZ
Telephone : +44 (0)1900 827800
Fax : +44 (0)1900 828073
Website : http://www.mitchellsfineart.com
Email : info@mitchellsfineart.com
Featured Lots
A Regency mahogany secretaire bookcase, circa 1820, having a detachable moulded cornice above a crossbanded frieze and breakfront, fitted with four panelled doors with arched ogee moulded astragals enclosing adjustable shelves, the centre door with b... Estimate : £5,000 - £8,000
An 18 ct white and yellow gold diamond cluster ring, the central diamond with six further diamonds surrounding, total diamond weight in excess of 3 carats (see illustration). Estimate : £2,200 - £2,800
An 18 ct white gold diamond ring in the Art Deco style, the central diamond approximately 1.5 carats and with baguette cut diamonds to each shoulder (see illustration). Estimate : £2,000 - £3,000
C. Welsh circa 1840, an oil painting on panel, "Off Whitehaven" depicting various known cargo vessels of the time, including Callao, Enterprise, Sarah, Nicholson, Wasdale, Wanderer, the Guide Vessel Queen and with buoys, seagulls and other vessels, w... Estimate : £4,000 - £6,000
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About Us
Mitchells Auction Company was established in 1873 as a multi discipline firm serving the needs of the local community as auctioneers of livestock, furniture and fine arts as well as providing land and estate agency services.
The Company has steadily evolved over the last 130 years and has recently re-located its livestock and land agency division to an agricultural park on the outskirts of Cockermouth.
The furniture and fine art saleroom remains in Cockermouth and operates from a splendid Victorian building as a specific business with a dedicated and friendly team of office and saleroom staff.
The saleroom has increased its profile dramatically over the last 15 years and having recently been elected to join SOFAA (Society of Fine Art Auctioneers and Valuers) is regarded as a leading provincial auction house. Membership of SOFAA coincided with the firm's record sale at just over £500,000.
About the Saleroom
The Saleroom is, without doubt, one of the most interesting in the country. Situated in the heart of Cockermouth in Cumbria, it occupies a recently refurbished converted cattle market. The octagonal sale ring conjures up images of a bygone era and is completely suited to the sale of antique furniture and effects. Cockermouth, the birthplace of William Wordsworth, is a pretty market town situated on the fringe of the Lake District and is easily accessible being only 25 miles from Junction 40 of the M6 motorway.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 12 noon.
Fine Art Sales
Antique Furniture and Fine Art Sales are held five times regularly throughout the year. An illustrated catalogue is provided for such sales. Each sale usually comprises 1,500 lots and is held over two days.
The Fine Art Sales include all manner of goods from all periods and briefly comprises:
Ceramics
Glassware
Brass, copper and metalware
Jewellery and pocket watches
Silver and allied wares
Objects of art and collectors items
Textiles, rugs and carpets
Oil paintings, water colours, drawings and prints
Table boxes, wall clocks and barometers
Chairs, mirrors and occasional furniture
Furniture and longcase clocks
Entries for the Fine Art Sales should be discussed with Mark Wise, F.R.I.C.S., A.S.F.A.V., B.A (Hons). Contact number: 01900 827800
