Payment for any lot(s) purchased is to be made online via the link on the emailed invoices or by bank transfer. There will be viewing for our auctions by appointment; details for viewing will be published with each auction catalogue. Should you have any questions, queries or need extra images of a lot, please email enquiries@mellorsandkirk.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Collections are available by appointment and will be subject to social distancing guidelines. If you are unable to collect in person, please instruct your own courier or choose from our list of suggested couriers who can collect on your behalf. We may be able to assist with the packing and posting of small items of jewellery, watches, silver, etc. Please contact us for a quotation.
Collections are available by appointment and will be subject to social distancing guidelines. If you are unable to collect in person, please instruct your own courier or choose from our list of suggested couriers who can collect on your behalf. We may be able to assist with the packing and posting of small items of jewellery, watches, silver, etc. Please contact us for a quotation.
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If attending the auction, you will be asked for proof of identity and address. Please keep your bidder's number (paddle) and show it to the auctioneer if a lot is knocked down to you. If you wish to bid by telephone enquiries@mellorsandkirk.com at least 24 hours before the auction. You can create an online account here and login to place bids directly from our online auction catalogues.
Nothing beats the excitement as the battle for your lot intensifies on the auction floor. At Mellors & Kirk we guide you through the entire selling process; from valuation, collection and auctioning to receiving your cheque for the sale. We offer free valuations at a variety of locations across the Midlands, find out more on our valuations page.
Reviews (16)
Nichola Campbell
Dec 26, 2021
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Mick Harper
Nov 28, 2021
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Took various items including 6 piece dinner service, 6 piece coffee set both in excellent condition, a lot of Kaiser porcelain and other ceramics only for a Porter to look at 2 pieces and say £100 for everything. Needless to say left with all of it, having read other online reviews seems we have dodged a bullet, please read other reviews before going there as tbh thinks this place are a bunch of rip off merchants.
Wendy Redsans
Jul 22, 2021
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Adam Wilshere
May 12, 2021
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Sent a valuation in via email, I received a “Sorry this is not saleable” as a reply. So I asked if they could elaborate on these FIVE words. I received this “No one would bid for it” . The most unprofessional company email response I have ever had.
Might I add that no “good morning, hello, hi, thank you, kind regards, goodbye or even a name on… these emails!!
I rang up to give feedback on these “in depth” emails, only to be given excuses which included and I quote “ we have had 490 emails this week and sales tomorrow” also and I quote
Might I add that no “good morning, hello, hi, thank you, kind regards, goodbye or even a name on… these emails!!
I rang up to give feedback on these “in depth” emails, only to be given excuses which included and I quote “ we have had 490 emails this week and sales tomorrow” also and I quote
Simone Hancox
Apr 27, 2021
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Heather Jones
Mar 08, 2021
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I wish I had read the other reviews about Mellors & Kirk before I bought from this site.
I purchased a Victorian birdbath from this company recently. The condition report stated “No substantial damage”. After purchasing and collecting the item, I set up the birdbath in my garden only to find that there is a fairly obvious crack in the bowl of the birdbath (which I would class as substantial damage) resulting in the birdbath’s inability to hold water, thus rendering the birdbath unusable and not fit for purpose.
When I spoke to the very arrogant, condescending and patronising Nigel Kirk
I purchased a Victorian birdbath from this company recently. The condition report stated “No substantial damage”. After purchasing and collecting the item, I set up the birdbath in my garden only to find that there is a fairly obvious crack in the bowl of the birdbath (which I would class as substantial damage) resulting in the birdbath’s inability to hold water, thus rendering the birdbath unusable and not fit for purpose.
When I spoke to the very arrogant, condescending and patronising Nigel Kirk
Judie Johnson
Oct 29, 2020
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I spend regularly at auctions. Mellors & Kirk has been added to my small, 'Do not trust' list. Bought two lots: one described as 'Good condition', but has obvious damage. Had a round trip of 140 miles to collect. Porter advised me to leave it behind, as he could not authorise a refund and there was no-one in attendance who could. Proprietor now denying there is any damage; (the porter could see it); refusing a refund and telling me to organise collection. Apparently, (contacted Citizen's Advice), there is nothing I can do, as I could have attended on auction day. In this age of on-line auctions
Chelsea Chen
Aug 13, 2020
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Brigitte Boschner
Jul 28, 2020
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... very unfriendly ... bad customer service ... sells products with wrong description. Coins are sold as silver and 10 percent of the lot are originally CoNi only. A serious auction house should know the difference. Looks like intentionally added. Seems that they don't tolerate criticism as I have been banned from bidding for the future, because of this rating. Believe me ... it was not my intention to bid again.
Kalwinder Singh Dhindsa
Jul 04, 2020
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Michael Kent
Mar 03, 2020
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Robert Shaw
Jul 24, 2019
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Do not buy from this Auction they sell stuff and say it is gold and it is not please be aware of what they sell check everything before you buy and online bidder's dont bother as when i pointed out about an item i bought was not the real thing they blocked me from bidding Con Man comes to mind about the owners of this auction house arrogant little man see you soon.
Oakleaf
Jun 11, 2018
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Very abrupt and unfriendly receptionist, felt talked down to as if by a grumpy headmistress. London salerooms not at all like this.
Bought from them before and on collecting they were indeed rather pompous and very unlike other salerooms which are very friendly and approachable.
Not sure why the attitude is about 50 yrs behind the times. Edit :Maybe I caught her at a bad time. They do sell lovely stuff.
Bought from them before and on collecting they were indeed rather pompous and very unlike other salerooms which are very friendly and approachable.
Not sure why the attitude is about 50 yrs behind the times. Edit :Maybe I caught her at a bad time. They do sell lovely stuff.
Marie Mayes
Jan 30, 2017
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James B.
Mar 31, 2015
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I bid through thesaleroom.com at a recent Mellors & Kirk sale. I was prepared to pay up to £800 for the lot in question but the hammer fell at £600 and the lot was knocked down to me online. When I phoned up to pay & arrange collection I was told it had been sold to someone else for £650! The computer records from thesaleroom.com showed that Mr Kirk had restarted the sale after the fall of the hammer, cancelled my online bid, entered another bid of the same figure of £600 from someone "in the room" and then sold it to another room bidder for £650. His catalogue terms &
Qype User Fruity
Oct 05, 2012
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I have bought at this auction house on a number of occasions and have always found the experience to be pleasing and enjoyable. The auctioneer has a friendly yet professional manner, and his droll humour is a delight. Whenever I search any of their online catalogues I can always find what I want, as the descriptions are detailed and accurate, particularly for the Fine Arts sales. This is exactly what one needs from a modern website, as search criteria are so crucial. The weights (where appropriate) for gold and silver items are also much appreciated, and sadly lacking from most other auction house
