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Thomas Watson was established at The Gallery Saleroom in Darlington in 1840. People have been depending upon our expert auctioneers and valuers for more than 170 years. We are the oldest and most respected auction house in the North East of England and have a reputation that has been built diligently across centuries.

People from all over the North East of England come to our historic premises to enlist our services. We primarily assist in the auction and valuation of their cherished antiques, fine art, jewellery, collectables and quality furnishings. Annually, we conduct 24 sales, all of which will be listed in our auction calendar.
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Whether an item falls within antiques, fine art, collectables or quality furnishings, you can view all of these conveniently from your home. Our highly informative catalogues ensure that our clients have access to as many details as possible. Visit this section to see when the current catalogue will be available.
We recommend customers continue to wear masks where possible, especially when close contact is unavoidable. Our auctioneers and valuers can also help facilitate advance bidding to help you secure precious lots. We strongly value the importance of personal service, placing it at the heart of all interactions with our clients.
We recommend customers continue to wear face masks where possible, especially when close contact is unavoidable. We look forward to welcoming you to our salerooom, the safety and well-being of our clients and staff remain our primary focus and we will follow government guidelines to ensure social distancing and all other recommendations are adhered to.
Reviews (11)
Anne Haydock
Anne Haydock
Oct 30, 2021
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Always like to see whats in upcoming auctions. Lovely helpful staff if you ask thr advice on item you want to buy you get an honest reply. Also will advise you if you need help. Get some nice stuff you have to make ur own mind up bt set your limit before bidding on sale day & stick to it dont get carried away. U can get a bargain if no-one wants the item your interested in. X
Martin M.
Martin M.
Jul 17, 2021
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Very helpful from the start both online and in person when delivering our items to the saleroom. Settled up 14 days after the sale
Geoff Cunliffe
Geoff Cunliffe
May 11, 2021
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Rude and unhelpful staff. Won't allow turn up and browse. Expensive. Don't keep items to one side if asked by phone
David Pinky Henderson
David Pinky Henderson
Nov 28, 2020
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100% always go that extra mile, highly knowledge, always had good results when used TWA. Keep doing what you do best.
S.
S.
Aug 10, 2020
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Lovely staff, always really helpful and friendly. I found the staff to be very understanding and respectful and I would definitely highly recommend them as trusted auctioneers 😊
Stuart Hill
Stuart Hill
Mar 28, 2019
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Welcoming environment and knowledgeable staff, I don't go very often but love it when I do.
Martin Emers
Martin Emers
Dec 07, 2018
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Often buy from thomas Watson's and find staff helpful the venue is easily accessible and nice coffee shops opposite after a good brows before auction day.
The prices are often reasonably and accurately priced. But have a good look on the internet first as this will give you some idea before you go to high. Research first enjoy.
Sharon Meredith-Smith
Sharon Meredith-Smith
Feb 08, 2017
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Friendly efficient and the saleroom was comfortably warm so made the auction experience welcoming
Stephen Twist
Stephen Twist
Jun 19, 2016
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Auction rooms rarely come more interesting than here at Thomas Watson. Find a viewing day and stroll in to explore a fascinating range of furniture, artifacts and all of those things that you had forgotten exist. Or better, drop in for a sale. If you don't bid, its a morning of free entertainment!
Keith M.
Keith M.
Dec 22, 2013
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Never been to an auction but thomas watson & son where marvellous very helpfully did for me a great job ( ill be back )
Qype User Chocmo
Qype User Chocmo
Nov 19, 2008
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Watsons is a good old fashioned auction house, where you can sometimes pick up a bargain


As a general autioneers their sales cover everything from fine art paintings to antiques and general bric a brac. Most of their sales are held on a Tuesday with viewing available during the previous couple of days.


As with all auctions you can leave a bid on the book if you can't attend the sale. Having bough via Watsons I can attest that their service is first class. Certainly worth a look if you've searching for something unusualor just like old items.