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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
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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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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