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Walker Barnett and Hill

Invaluable Seller since 2007

Welcome To Walker Barnett & Hill

"... Industrious and accurate in his avocations ... "

A fitting obituary to Randle Walker, who in 1780 founded, in reality an ideal.

The Walker Barnett & Hill empire. The son of a cabinet maker, himself a builder, introduced the vital economic function of trading by auction from his home in the Berry Street, Part of the embryonic industrial town.

Using his experience and knowledge of timber and cabinet making and associated crafts , he presided over bidding to the candle, the early method of auctioneering, the last bid before the candle ceased to burn was the Successful one. He had begun a family tradition which has continued in all but the method of bidding to this day. Supplying a range of professional services that have facilitated and reflected the growth of our region to this day. Through their function of assembling buyers in the face of informed valuations, generations of auctioneers have created the trade which is vital to economic progress.

Today Walker Barnett & Hill are situated in a specifically re-developed Salesroom complex, offering all of the tradition of quality that has come to be their hallmark of service. Services that are enhanced by modern innovation in a relaxing and conducive environment.

All made possible by Wolverhampton's first auctioneer, Randle Walker.


Services

Free Verbal Valuations

We are pleased to offer inspection visits to clients homes, without obligation. Free verbal valuations are given, unless exceptional traveling expenses are incurred. To assist executors and their professional advisers, we are pleased to make inspection visits to advise on the nature and value of house contents and the most advantageous method of disposal, be it sale on the premises , or through selected specialized sales.

Investment Advice & Buying Service

We offer professional advice on personal services assisting clients with the purchasing of antiques; undertaking inspection, valuation and attendance at auctions throughout the United Kingdom.

House Clearance Service

This service is primarily of interest to executors having responsibility for the entire clearance of a property. Our specialists offer their expertise to assist executors in their duty of ensuring that all items, achieve their maximum sales potential.

We also supervise the removal of rubbish and unsaleable items and arrange any necessary cleaning of the property and site.

Transport & High Security Storage

We have arrangements with local transport and haulage contractors, which enable us to offer transport or removal service, using staff who are trained and experienced in handling antiques and works of art of all kinds. We are also able to remove goods into long or short term high-security storage, usually within 24 hours notice- a service which is found particularly useful by executors where unoccupied premises are of concern.

Publicity

Illustrated catalogues for our Antique and Specialist sales are sent to Dealers, Museums and Private Collectors throughout the United Kingdom and abroad.

We advertise extensively in the national press and national and international specialist journals, we also publish our Fine Art and Collectors Sales to this Web site along with color images just click this link to view the catalogue page. Please feel free to contact us at any point with your enquiries.

Walker Barnett & Hill has seen the globalisation of its market due to the use of the Internet, it used to be said that to raise the highest prices at auction an item would have to be sold in one of the London sale rooms. This myth has been shattered by the onslaught of global digital communication where it is possible for someone to see images on a monitor on the other side of the world, and communications between auctioneer and purchaser taking a split second, encouraging international buyers.

To learn more about our services please click on the appropriate link above or contact us with your enquiries.

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Cosford Auction Rooms Long Lane

Cosford, United Kingdom


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About Walker Barnett and Hill

Biography

Welcome To Walker Barnett & Hill

"... Industrious and accurate in his avocations ... "

A fitting obituary to Randle Walker, who in 1780 founded, in reality an ideal.

The Walker Barnett & Hill empire. The son of a cabinet maker, himself a builder, introduced the vital economic function of trading by auction from his home in the Berry Street, Part of the embryonic industrial town.

Using his experience and knowledge of timber and cabinet making and associated crafts , he presided over bidding to the candle, the early method of auctioneering, the last bid before the candle ceased to burn was the Successful one. He had begun a family tradition which has continued in all but the method of bidding to this day. Supplying a range of professional services that have facilitated and reflected the growth of our region to this day. Through their function of assembling buyers in the face of informed valuations, generations of auctioneers have created the trade which is vital to economic progress.

Today Walker Barnett & Hill are situated in a specifically re-developed Salesroom complex, offering all of the tradition of quality that has come to be their hallmark of service. Services that are enhanced by modern innovation in a relaxing and conducive environment.

All made possible by Wolverhampton's first auctioneer, Randle Walker.


Services

Free Verbal Valuations

We are pleased to offer inspection visits to clients homes, without obligation. Free verbal valuations are given, unless exceptional traveling expenses are incurred. To assist executors and their professional advisers, we are pleased to make inspection visits to advise on the nature and value of house contents and the most advantageous method of disposal, be it sale on the premises , or through selected specialized sales.

Investment Advice & Buying Service

We offer professional advice on personal services assisting clients with the purchasing of antiques; undertaking inspection, valuation and attendance at auctions throughout the United Kingdom.

House Clearance Service

This service is primarily of interest to executors having responsibility for the entire clearance of a property. Our specialists offer their expertise to assist executors in their duty of ensuring that all items, achieve their maximum sales potential.

We also supervise the removal of rubbish and unsaleable items and arrange any necessary cleaning of the property and site.

Transport & High Security Storage

We have arrangements with local transport and haulage contractors, which enable us to offer transport or removal service, using staff who are trained and experienced in handling antiques and works of art of all kinds. We are also able to remove goods into long or short term high-security storage, usually within 24 hours notice- a service which is found particularly useful by executors where unoccupied premises are of concern.

Publicity

Illustrated catalogues for our Antique and Specialist sales are sent to Dealers, Museums and Private Collectors throughout the United Kingdom and abroad.

We advertise extensively in the national press and national and international specialist journals, we also publish our Fine Art and Collectors Sales to this Web site along with color images just click this link to view the catalogue page. Please feel free to contact us at any point with your enquiries.

Walker Barnett & Hill has seen the globalisation of its market due to the use of the Internet, it used to be said that to raise the highest prices at auction an item would have to be sold in one of the London sale rooms. This myth has been shattered by the onslaught of global digital communication where it is possible for someone to see images on a monitor on the other side of the world, and communications between auctioneer and purchaser taking a split second, encouraging international buyers.

To learn more about our services please click on the appropriate link above or contact us with your enquiries.

Past Auctions from Walker Barnett and Hill

06/25/08

Fine Art Sale

Cosford, United Kingdom
06/24/08

Fine Art Sale

Cosford, United Kingdom
04/23/08

April Fine Art Sale

Cosford, United Kingdom
04/22/08

April Fine Art Sale

Cosford, United Kingdom
03/29/08

General Sale

Cosford, United Kingdom
03/05/08

March Fine Art Sale

Cosford, United Kingdom
03/04/08

March Fine Art Sale

Cosford, United Kingdom
01/15/08

The Contents of Mckays Manor, Northamptonshire - Fine Art Sale

Cosford, United Kingdom
12/04/07

Fine Art Sale

Cosford, United Kingdom
10/30/07

Fine Art Sale

Cosford, United Kingdom
09/05/07

Fine Art Sale

Cosford, United Kingdom
09/04/07

Fine Art Sale

Cosford, United Kingdom
07/11/07

Fine Art Sale

Cosford, United Kingdom
07/10/07

Fine Art Sale

Cosford, United Kingdom
06/06/07

JUNE FINE ART SALE

Cosford, United Kingdom
06/05/07

JUNE FINE ART SALE

Cosford, United Kingdom
04/25/07

Fine Art

Cosford, United Kingdom
04/24/07

Fine Art & Collectables

Cosford, United Kingdom
12/06/06

Cosford, United Kingdom
12/05/06

Cosford, United Kingdom