We hold regular specialist auctions of Antique Furniture & Works of Art; Paintings; Watches and Clocks; Guitars & Musical Instruments; Jewellery; Decorative Arts; as well as Vintage & General sales.
We pride ourselves that we offer a personal, efficient, friendly, and professional service. Auctioneering is reputed to be one of the oldest professions in the world and has been used by countless generations to establish and achieve the true market value of goods. It is a traditional profession based on trust and responsibility for other people’s possessions, a tradition that Gardiner Houlgate is proud to uphold.
A historical department within the Millon auction house, watchmaking is a flagship discipline of our auction house. Precursors, we have been organizing specialized auctions for more than 40 years. From 18th-century carriage watches to Patek Philippe with contemporary grand complications, our watch sales present an eclectic selection of the greatest manufacturers at each sale: Patek Philippe, Breguet, Rolex or Vacheron Constantin, or Cartier. We are always on the lookout for a rare and unique pieces.
6 specialized auctions are organized each year in order to offer our networks of collectors and amateurs regular and unmissable meetings around the passion for watchmaking.
Dreweatts is a leading UK auctioneer of Fine Art, Furniture, Sculpture, European and Asian Ceramics and Works of Art, Jewellery, Watches, Silver, Clocks, Wine, Manuscripts and Miniatures, Books, and Live Steam and Model Engineering. We offer a diverse and exciting calendar of over 70 specialist auctions per annum as well as single-owner collection and house sales.
Dreweatts operates from and holds auctions at Donnington Priory, the beautiful picturesque country house located close to Newbury in the Berkshire countryside, less than 1 hour from Heathrow airport and 1 hour from London by train.
Chiswick Auctions is an established London auction house, championing works of art from all eras and mediums. Located in the heart of Chiswick at the Barley Mow Centre and In Roslin Square for sales with larger items such as the monthly Interiors, Homes & Antiques sale. Clients can access confidential and professional valuations in addition to viewing rare and beautiful works of art, in a constantly changing and ever-dynamic atmosphere.
With over 20 Departments devoted to a breadth of specialisms including 19th & 20th-century art, Asian art, Autographs, Books, Design, Erotica, Rugs & Carpets, Interiors Homes & Antiques, Islamic & Indian Art, Jewellery, Contemporary Middle Eastern and African Art, Modern & Post War British Art, Old Masters, Photography and Photographica, Portrait Miniatures, Prints & Multiples, Silver, Urban & Contemporary, Watches, and Wine & Spirits.
Dedicated sales are held throughout the year and cater to a variety of collectors, art enthusiasts, and private buyers. These specialist sales are hosted alongside a monthly Interiors & Design sale which appeals to a range of styles and budgets across the core collecting categories. Offering a personal auction experience, both buyers and sellers return to us time and again. Believing that each Lot sold is special, comprehensive client service and international client database means that we are the ideal platform to ensure you the best results for your property.