Henry Aldridge & Son
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Please telephone or email us to make arrangements to consign entries for our exciting schedule of upcoming auctions and to view our next sale. We hold monthly Auctions of Fine Art, Antiques & Collectables, please contact us for further information. We are regarded as one of the leading authorities in the world of all things Titanic and hold two specialist sales per year, please contact us for further information.
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Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd are one of the South West's premier auctioneers of antiques and collector's items. A family run business operated by husband and wife team Andrew and Chrissie Aldridge. Andrew Aldridge is a fourth generation auctioneer who is widely regarded as the leading authority in the world in the valuation of Titanic memorabilia.
Leave the M4 at Junction 17. Take the A350 Signposted to Chippenham. At Chippenham, take the A342 to Devizes for approximately 6 miles. At the village of Rowde, turn right at the Cross Keys Public House onto Marsh Lane. At the end of the road turn left onto the dual carriageway A361. Henry Aldridge & Son are on the right hand side of the road approximately 500 yards into the town.
We welcome enquiries from prospective buyers and will be happy to answer questions you have about any aspect of the buying process or individual lots you may be interested in. Viewing: Our Antiques and Collectors auctions are on view on the Thursday prior between 10am and 3.30pm, the Friday before between noon and 7pm and on saleday from 8.30am until the sale starts at 10am.
To bid in the saleroom you need to register your details in advance of the auction, this can be done at the front desk where we will then give you a paddle number to bid with. When you wish to bid on a lot, simply raise your paddle and catch the auctioneer's attention. You can leave us a commission bid over the phone, via email or fill out a form in person.
Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd's reputation for achieving the best prices for clients is second to none. From free and confidential valuations through to collection, sale and payment, you can have complete confidence in the service we provide. We welcome any enquiries and will be happy to answer questions you have about any aspect of the selling process.
Reviews (10)
Steve Ottaway
Steve Ottaway
May 07, 2021
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My experience with the Henry Aldridge team has been very professional as well as their vast knowledge within their profession.
I wouldn’t go any where else to sell my items.
Daniel Klistorner
Daniel Klistorner
Apr 24, 2021
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In my opinion, this is the foremost auction house for Titanic and White Star Line memorabilia.
I’ve consigned, purchased and got advice from the team who are extremely knowledgeable, helpful and have a wealth of experience in dealing with some of the best Titanic items ever offered.
David Jones
David Jones
Apr 15, 2021
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Whether you are a first-time bidder or long-term auction enthusiast, anticipate being very pleased with Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd.
The quality begins with their auction catalogue (hard copy or digital). Item descriptions are superb in highlighting that unique feature or background story that reveals the added value in a piece. This is great for both bidders and sellers; it helps the former identify what they would most want to bid on, and promotes, for the seller, a hammer/sale price that best reflects the worth of the item.
I recommend bidding via telephone. Absentee bids, (submitting and committing
Martin Sweet
Martin Sweet
Mar 27, 2021
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Top drawer, first time I have used them having bought online, items as described in a detailed phone conversation with the auctioneer. Very helpful and professional outfit, recommended
Simon Hawkins
Simon Hawkins
Mar 19, 2021
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My all-time favourite auction house!! Everyone there is charming and friendly and ever so helpful. Their service is amazing and also most importantly, their items are quite brilliant.
John
John
Feb 28, 2021
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A truly excellent auction house. Not afraid to give a proper detailed condition report on request. All the staff from the receptionist to the porter and the auctioneer all whom I met on collection, were extremely pleasant and helpful. Not forgetting the super efficient help I received on the phone placing a last minute bid when easyliveauction was not functioning. Such a refreshing change compared to most auction houses today.
A brilliant service combined with a bit of old fashioned good grace.
I buy from auction houses all the time and I could not recommend Henry Aldridge highly enough.
Steve Holmes
Steve Holmes
Jan 19, 2020
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I’m based in the US and a new customer to Henry Aldridge. I purchased four items in their October Titanic auction and am delighted with them. Buying from 5000 miles away is always a risk but I had a great experience dealing with guys who obviously know what they are doing, the descriptions were on the money and the items exactly as described. I’m looking forward to their April auction, I may even fly over next time.
Jess Sweetingham Arbonne Ic
Jess Sweetingham Arbonne Ic
Nov 26, 2019
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Had an absolutely fantastic time at today’s Titanic, White Star Line & Ocean Liners memorabilia auction at Henry Aldridge & Son In Devizes. From the moment you enter through the doors of the auction house, you are made to feel very welcome and it was an amazing experience to get “up close and personal” with all the auction items - I was even given the opportunity to wear the very engagement ring Thomas Andrews himself gave to his wife! Something I will never forget. Whether a serious bidder or interested enthusiast, the warmth and friendliness of this family run auction house, coupled with
Douglas Dunbar
Douglas Dunbar
Jan 19, 2018
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In short, Henry Aldridge is the most reputable, efficient and professional auction house I have dealt with. I live in Edinburgh, quite a considerable distance from Devizes. I spite of that, I took the gamble ( based on their reputation ) and entrusted them with my family collection of photograph albums covering the British invasion of Tibet. I needn't have worried, Andrew Aldridge was extremely knowledgeable on the subject and engaged in an enormous amount of further research and 'behind the scenes' advertising on my behalf. I'm sure his hard work resulted in the amount realised at auction being
Martin Hale
Martin Hale
May 28, 2017
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Very impressed, I sold several fairly specialist items which made very good prices. The items were valued for me on one of their free valuation days and sold in a collectors and antiques auction in November, communication was excellent throughout the process with the items catalogued and photographed clearly on their online catalogue . A friendly yet very professional group of people. I attended the auction with my wife and delighted to with the outcome, would recommend.