Silver & Gold

Bishop & Miller’s specialists have in-depth knowledge and experience in all areas of buying and selling gold and silver. This ranges from seeking out the most desirable and collectable objects of virtue for auction or valuing and securing the best prices for your silver and gold items.

All That Glitters

Silver and Gold have always been popular throughout history, these precious metals will always have their intrinsic value, but it is often the style and quality that makes them so desirable and the reason that sellers can see such great returns.

From our auction houses in Suffolk and Norfolk, we deal with a wide range of gold and hallmarked antique sterling silver service vessels. From tableware and flatware to snuff boxes, candlesticks, mirrors, and decorative objects of virtue. Additionally, our team have the equipment to help determine the precious metal content in unmarked ‘white’ and ‘yellow’ metal objects.

At Bishop & Miller, we love to see new items and new collections, and our specialist valuers are always available to offer free, no-obligation advice. We can help from appraising your items on dates, makers, carats and current market values to guiding you through all aspects of buying and selling silver and gold at auction.

Sale Highlights

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Sold for£17,500

Extensive Elizabeth II canteen of silver table cutlery

Estimate: £4,000 - £6,000

Sold for£8,580

A King George IV Inauguration Gold Coin 1821

Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000

Sold for£2,000

William & Mary silver tazza, London 1694, makers mark W

Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500

Sold for£2,500

William & Mary period late 17th Century pair of tortoiseshell and silver tea canisters

Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500

Sold for£2,200

George III silver cow creamer crafted by Henry Chawner in London 1784

Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500

Sold for£60,800

A Rare 18th Century Dutch gold box, Amsterdam, maker Jean Saint (1698-1769)

Estimate: £10,000 - £20,000

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Russell Cole

Head of Probate Valuations & Valuer

+44 (0)1449 673088

Russell.Cole@bm-auctions.co.uk

"As first time sellers of antiques, it was crucial for us to select an auction house that could offer professional advice and guidance on how to approach the market. After researching several options, we chose Bishop & Miller due to their reputation for fair valuations and excellent results achieved. The outcome exceeded our expectations and we couldn’t ask for better or friendlier service. Definitely recommended!"

Christine Beaumont

"I'm always impressed with the professionalism and expert knowledge of the staff as well as the warm friendly environment of the auction house itself."

Charlotte Ashley-Cowan

"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

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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