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David Lay

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The Penzance Auction House Alverton

Penzance, United Kingdom


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About David Lay

Biography

History & Business

 
   

David Lay entered into the auction business after leaving school. Twenty one years ago, after becoming qualified he established his own auction and valuation business in Penzance.

Eighteen years ago he purchased his present premises, a former engineering works built in the 1960's, and The Penzance Auction House was established.

Since that time The Penzance Auction House has run a full, regular calendar of auctions covering all types of antiques, paintings and fine art, books and collectors items and general household effects.


The Penzance Auction House also offers a free valuation service at the salerooms or by home appointment, valuations for probate and insurance and a complete house clearance service.


The Penzance Auction House is now the largest, independent RICS qualified auctioneers and valuers in Cornwall holding twenty eight auctions each year.


Auctions of Antiques & Selected Items
Six auctions a year.

Two day catalogued auctions of over 2,000 lots.
Day one: Miscellaneous items, ceramics and glass.
Day two: Silver, plated ware, jewellery, bijouterie and furniture.


Auctions of Paintings, prints & Other Art.
Three auctions a year.

One day catalogued auctions of approximately 500 lots of oil paintings, watercolours, sculpture, prints, and art related items.


Auctions of Books & Collectors Items.
Two auctions a year.

One day catalogue auctions of two sections. A section of antiquarian to modern books, manuscripts, documents, maps etc. and a collectors section of coins, stamps, medals and militaria, toys, cigarette and postcards.


Auctions of Victorian to Modern Furniture & Effects.

One day catalogue auctions of over 1,000 lots per auction approximately every three weeks consisting of a wide range of general effects from house clearances, deceased estates and private consignments.


Also occasional specialist and on site auctions.

 

DISPATCH OF PURCHASES

Please note that we do not offer a postage & packing service.  Special arrangements apply. Contact our offices for further details.


ADDRESS

David Lay FRICS
The Penzance Auction House,
Alverton, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 4RE.
Telephone 01736 361414.
Fax 01736 360035.
E-mail david.lays@btopenworld.com


STAFF

Principal & proprietor
David Lay FRICS

Valuers and Auctioneers
David Lay FRICS
Barbara Kirk MRICS

Salerooms
Anton Barnes (Head porter)
David Coleman
Phillip Waller (General saleroom manager)

Office
Katrina Lee (Office manager)
Lesley Gruzelier
Ruby Martin

Ann Jones

Consulting Specialists
John Floyd (Books)
David Taylor (Collectors Items)
Douglas Wright (Oriental Works of Art)

Past Auctions from David Lay

12/05/14

Antiques Sale - Day 2

Penzance, United Kingdom
12/04/14

Antiques Sale - Day 1

Penzance, United Kingdom
08/20/13

Books & Collectors Items

Penzance, United Kingdom
08/08/13

Paintings, Prints & Other Art

Penzance, United Kingdom
07/12/13

Antiques & Selected Items

Penzance, United Kingdom
07/11/13

Antiques & Selected Items

Penzance, United Kingdom
05/16/13

Antiques & Selected Items

Penzance, United Kingdom
04/18/13

Paintings, Prints & Other Art

Penzance, United Kingdom
03/26/13

The Collectors Sale

Penzance, United Kingdom
03/07/13

Antiques & Selected Items

Penzance, United Kingdom
02/26/13

Victorian to Modern Furniture & Effects

Penzance, United Kingdom
02/05/13

Victorian to Modern Furniture & Effects

Penzance, United Kingdom
01/24/13

Paintings, Prints & Other Art

Penzance, United Kingdom
01/15/13

Victorian to Modern Furniture & Effects

Penzance, United Kingdom
12/11/12

Victorian to Modern Furniture & Effects

Penzance, United Kingdom
12/06/12

Antiques & Selected Items

Penzance, United Kingdom
11/27/12

Victorian to Modern Furniture & Effects

Penzance, United Kingdom
11/06/12

Victorian to Modern Furniture & Effects

Penzance, United Kingdom
11/01/12

Paintings, Prints & Other Art

Penzance, United Kingdom
10/16/12

Victorian to Modern Furniture & Effects

Penzance, United Kingdom