We began in 1996 with a collecting shop in Upper Orwell Street, Ipswich, and started auctioneering in 1997. As the years went by we expanded into three neighbouring units on the other side of the street, whilst conducting our auctions at local hotels. Now with an annual turnover in excess of £3million we have relocated to our own dedicated auction house facility at the historic Martlesham former air-base, nearby BT's Adastral Park.

We correspond with a database of over 15 thousand customers world-wide, and we are always picking up new clients on our travels. For each public auction we publish a full colour illustrated catalogue, which is posted out to our subscribers. Many thousands more browse our sales via this website, and other auction listing sites such as The Saleroom, Invaluable, and ArtFact.

We have a track record of achieving superb prices at auction, and have dealt with many distinguished collections by virtue of our reputation. Our photography, presentation and research are of a premier standard. See our Star Prices gallery for further details.

Many people in the UK will know us from our Valuation Road-Shows, which we conduct at venues all around the country. These events often interest the local media, and have even turned up rarities creating national and international attention, such as this article from America demonstrates.

We have the facilities, resources and reputation to deal professionally with everything from choice collections to currency and bullion. We aim to provide these services at a low cost and with a high level of personal attention. For hundreds of dealers and collectors, we are the auctioneers of choice for selling antiques and collectables. If you place your collection into our care, we are sure you will be delighted with the result.

Lockdales is a member of the International Banknote Society, the British Numismatic Trade Association, and the Postcard Traders Association.

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