Bamfords is a family run business and since its formation in 2002 has grown in size and reputation. Rising as a phoenix out of the ashes of Neales of Derby its core team have worked together for over 20 years. Based in the heart of the UK, with great road and rail links, Bamfords has rapidly overtaken competitors and grown into the position it is in today, one of Britain's great auction houses.
Headed by one of the country's most recognised antiques faces, James Lewis, Bamfords enjoy a comfortable position being the parent company to Neales of Nottingham, est. 1840, Richardson and Linnell, est. Bamfords employs over 30 members of staff, including auctioneers and world renowned specialists.
Headed by one of the country's most recognised antiques faces, James Lewis, Bamfords enjoy a comfortable position being the parent company to Neales of Nottingham, est. 1840, Richardson and Linnell, est. Bamfords employs over 30 members of staff, including auctioneers and world renowned specialists.
Services
Our head office, the auction house in Derby is perfectly situated just 10 minutes off the M1 on the Nottingham side of the city. With three large salerooms under one roof, our venue is one of the largest salerooms in the UK. A large car park and three loading bays enable easy deliveries and collections.
Buying at Bamfords Auctioneers couldn't be simpler, for further details see our FAQ's below or contact either of our salerooms. To view a catalogue prior to an auction, visit our Auction Calendar and select the auction you wish to view. All our catalogues on our website give you the opportunity to create a watch list, request a condition report and place a commission bid.
Selling your items with Bamfords is very simple, to find out how see our FAQ's below or contact either of our salesrooms. Visit either of our salesrooms and there is always someone who can help answer any questions. Attend one of our free valuations which are held at various sites - view calendar to find out when and where.
Bamfords are one of the region's leading auction houses with valuers specialising in the auction and valuation of antiques and fine art. We hold weekly and monthly valuation days across Derbyshire that you can attend and bring any items of interest to for a free valuation. Our team of valuers are also available at our offices to assist in all areas.
At Bamfords we guide you through the entire selling process. Following an initial valuation, our team of specialists will arrange every detail, from agreeing estimates to cataloguing your items and marketing them to potential buyers. Please complete the information below for each item you'd like valued and one of our specialists will be in touch.
Reviews (17)
Adam Osben
Dec 28, 2021
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Very poor experience. Bought a glass item online, when I received it there were chips on the rim and the base. There was absolutely no mention of this damage AT ALL. The two pictures Bamfords put online did not show the damage either. It was so obvious and integral to the value of the piece I am surprised that a photo was NOT included so that customers could make an informed decision, rather than the two poor ones that were uploaded. One wonders how such a mistake, where damage to an item that could not be viewed in person, could take place from an auction house!!! This is supposed to be a professional
Marcus
Sep 06, 2021
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Stephen Pritchard
Jun 08, 2021
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Andy Lambert
Apr 27, 2021
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Nicholas Durant
Jan 14, 2021
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Philip Keith
Dec 24, 2020
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Will Travers
Aug 12, 2020
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Have been friends with James Lewis and Bamfords for ages. They have been ceaselessly helpful, generous with their time and, for my charity, given services that go above and beyond. They are my first port of call for any questions I have involving antiques. Thank you and best wishes to you all. Stay safe. Will
Mark Jones
Aug 12, 2020
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Bamfords have been at the forefront of efforts to end the trade in ivory, which is so important if we are to end the poaching of elephants and prevent them from disappearing across much of their remaining range. Bamford's stance has been exemplary in this respect and they should be highly commended for it.
Joanne Bartholomew
Aug 11, 2020
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Sonya Feeney
Jul 21, 2020
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Lilian Pizzichini
Jul 09, 2020
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Bamford's Auctioneers cheated me by selling me a broken lot that did not include the damage in the description. They said I should have looked at the small print. To make matters worse, their courier, Post-it Chartwell, then sent me lots from Bamfords that got broken in transit and refused to pay me a refund even though they said they would. They… just changed their mind and quoted more small print. This was after I sent the damaged item back. Dreadful service. I will never trust an auction house again after the way they have patronised me and been so dishonest.
Julie Wilson
Jul 05, 2020
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D. S.
Aug 19, 2019
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I recently bought a chandelier from auction and due to the unforeseen weather I was not able to collect it straight away.. Having suffered by the recent flooding and already under pressure caused by this, the staff went beyond their duties to ensure that I was kept up to date. I would like to thank the staff at Bamfords for going out of their way to ensure that I was looked after. Your team are truly amazing! Thank you
Michael G.
Aug 06, 2019
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Feels like they're dishonest in their listings, deliberately refraining from detailing faults. If you're buying on the Internet BEWARE. They do not list faults in the items as other auction houses do. They have one photograph and maintain it's your responsibility to ask for a condition report prior to bidding. I bought a few items, two of which had repaired faults on them that were barely visible on the one photo and weren't mentioned in the listing. One item was photographed in such a way as to conceal the large crack - angled away from the lens.
Left with a very bad taste in my mouth and will
Left with a very bad taste in my mouth and will
Marilyn Danieli
Jun 06, 2019
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Michael Deshaies
May 18, 2019
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They are crooks and thieves preying on worldwide bidders who cannot see the lots in person. You ever win an item through a Live Auctioneers auction house member and when you receive it, it has damage that wasn't mentioned and they refer you to their "small print" section in their policies which states that it is your responsibility to ask if an… item has damage. I got a 17th century silver cup from them and paid a lot of money for it. When I opened up the package here in The US, I was shocked and in complete disbelief as to what I was looking at. The cup was completely destroyed "from antiquity
Maisy Jones
Nov 26, 2015
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Bamfords has loads of good quality pieces. What's more, the staff on the ground are AMAZING. They are all so friendly and helpful, and will carry everything for you right to your car and even load it in. They are wonderful. I have not sold anything here, so can't describe that, but as a buyer it is worth visiting.
