Retro & Quirky

Bishop & Miller has a dedicated department to the sometimes weird and wonderful, but always highly interesting and collectable. From vibrant retro Swedish furniture and bizarrely kitschy ornaments to quirky ornaments and classic enamel signage – you’re sure to find something to suit your tastes.

Weird & Wonderful

Collecting the cool, fun and nostalgic has been part of life for hundreds of years. What can often start as a curiosity can quickly evolve into a defining style cherished by many individuals. This is why we created Dr Automica’s Journey into Cool… to curate the unusual, eccentric and somewhat strange – including furniture, signage, automobilia and much more.

These fascinating items inspire many to create prized collections that increase their value over time and can even be passed down to future generations. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or you’re new to the unique and peculiar, our diverse offering will spark your imagination with treasures waiting to be discovered.

The team at Bishop & Miller have a wealth of experience in holding auctions for the eclectic and niche. If you have an item or collection that you’re considering selling, our team would be delighted to help research, value and showcase your retro and quirky treasures.

Sale Highlights

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Sold for£757

A set of five Thonet no.14 Bentwood chairs

Estimate: £80 - £100

Sold for£3,400

Vintage Enamel Advertising Sign for Spratt’s Bonio the tasty bone shaped biscuit!

Estimate: £200 - £300

Sold for£1,800

West African hair dresser sign, City Boys Studio Kumasi, Ghana, circa 1990

Estimate: £400 - £600

Sold for£2,100

The Shadow Pinball Machine, Bally 1994, Midway Manufacturing Company, Illinois USA

Estimate: £300 - £500

Sold for£4,000

Rare Siemens Brothers & Co Ltd telephone in brown Bakelite

Estimate: £500 - £700

Sold for£2,500

Chance Brothers Petrol Globe believed to have never been used

Estimate: £800 - £1,200

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Michael Higginson

20th Century Design & Music Specialist

+44 (0)1449 673088

Michael.Higginson@bm-auctions.co.uk

"I was so impressed! Oliver came to my house to value a number of items. He was courteous, polite, extremely knowledgeable and most importantly honest. I wouldn’t trust anyone else to sell my items and I thoroughly recommend him and his team."

Yasmin Jeffrey

"The auction house provides a regular ever increasing variety of specialised auctions. As a seller, you know you'll get a good price, as a buyer, there's every opportunity to acquire what you're interested in."

Andy Graves

Antique Valuations

Bishop & Miller offer a free, no obligation valuation service on a wide range of objects.

Offering full service and guidance whether it’s a single item for valuation and auction or probate and insurance valuations. Our team of dedicated professionals are on hand to help with every aspect of your auction experience.

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