Citylife in Rugeley and Cannock Chase March and April 2022

In With The Old!
By Richard Winterton
An all-time
classic - this
1960s G Plan
model 6250
wingback
armchair sold
for £150.
This mid-C20th
Beautility teak
sideboard makes a
stylish statement in
the home today.
As well as being a smart way of securing something unique,
auctions are also an environmentally savvy choice.
Furniture is a great example.
A friend’s daughter was getting ready to start at university last year and
needed to furnish her digs.
But brand-new flatpacks were immediately ruled out – the only option
for her was good quality, second-hand teak furniture.
Why? Because something made from scratch inevitably has more of an
environmental impact that simply reusing what’s already in existence.
As the auction world revolves around recycling in one way or another,
so buying and selling under the hammer is the original eco-friendly option.
But it’s not just about carbon footprint.
Mid-20th century teak is once again bang on trend and you can secure
originals in great condition at auction.
From Victorian dressers to designer dining suites, modern light oak to
mahogany, vintage vinyl sofas and leather Chesterfields to 18th century
stools, marble-topped tables to metalwork chairs, the quality and quantity
never ceases to amaze us.
Anything from antique to quality modern reproductions can be found in
the saleroom alongside other practical equipment such as desks, office
chairs and filing cabinets and more unusual vintage items.
There’s also plenty of scope for upcycling too, reusing resources and
breathing new life into distressed items through restoration and
renovation.
It’s an interior designer’s dream – and you can sleep soundly knowing
you’ve done your bit for the planet, too!
Watches and jewellery are commonly recycled – whether as heirlooms,
vintage accessories or even for scrap value – but the green principle
applies equally to everything we handle.
We don’t cherry-pick. Our estate clearance specialists check everything
inside and outside a property, including all outbuildings and sheds as well
as cellars and attics. That’s why you can access a fantastic range of tools,
garden items and household electricals at our auctions alongside the
antiques and collectables.
We sell white goods of all shapes and sizes, often in superb condition,
including fridges, freezers, tumble driers and washing machines, and other
electricals such as televisions, gaming stations, record players and hi-fi
systems, vacuum cleaners and pressure washers.
Everything’s PAT tested, too.
You could bag a nearly new Samsung, LG or Sony TV for just £100 at
auction – that’s an environmentally friendly bonus worth switching on to!
To book an appointment for a free valuation of anything from jewellery and
watches to pictures, furniture and all types of antiques and collectables, contact
The Lichfield Auction Centre, Wood End Lane, Fradley Park, on 01543 251081
or email to office@richardwinterton.co.uk. Visit www.richardwinterton.co.uk.