Signature Sales

For exceptional collections that deserve exceptional treatment. When your collection represents a lifetime’s passion or generations of family heritage, we create bespoke auction events that celebrate both the material and its story.

Remarkable results

The J.W. Phillips Collection of Great Britain stamps realised in excess of £2,000,000 across five auctions, including an 1864 1d rose-red Plate 77 — one of only three in existence — which sold for £144,000. The Frank Waley Collection of Hammered and Milled Coins achieved in excess of £500,000, with an Anne Post-Union Five Guineas fetching £144,000.

What makes a Signature Sale?

Dedicated catalogues, focused marketing campaigns and the full attention of our world-renowned specialists. Signature Sales typically feature collections valued from £100,000 to several million pounds — material of exceptional quality, historical importance, or comprehensive coverage of a particular area.

Our bespoke approach

• Strategic planning — we analyse the items, market conditions, buyer demand and seasonal factors to determine the best timing for each element of your collection.
• Avoiding buyer fatigue — substantial collections may be spread across multiple seasons so each element receives proper attention.
• Global reach — print advertising in specialist publications, digital campaigns reaching collectors worldwide, and presentation at international exhibitions.
• Flexible scheduling — we work within your timeframes, accommodating tax planning and estate considerations.

1. Initial consultation — our specialists visit you at home to examine your collection and discuss your priorities, timeline and expectations.
2. Strategic development — a detailed plan covering timing, thematic grouping and marketing tailored to your material.
3. Collection and research — our experts research provenance, verify authenticity and craft compelling descriptions.
4. Marketing campaign — dedicated promotion from catalogue production to targeted digital campaigns.
5. Auction event — a live auction with online participation, or an extended online-only event.
6. Results and settlement — detailed results for every lot, and prompt payment once buyers have settled.