Hertford Office

Hertford, Your Gateway to the Area's Most Successful Auction House Antiques, Works of Art, Modern Collectables, Miscellanea and Militaria


We are situated in the historic centre of the county town and offer a full range of auction services, including...

  • Free valuations and estimates for sale;
  • Written valuations of inheritance tax (probate), insurance or sale;
  • Home visits to view and appraise collections or larger items;

Thursday Valuation Mornings

Every Thursday between 10.00am and 1.00pm we are pleased to advise on the value and care of antiques and works of art. If you are unable to bring the item in then please bring, send or email a photograph. There is no charge or obligation for our advice.

Our Valuer

The Hertford office is run by Richard Harrison. Richard is an Associate with more than 15 years rostrum and valuation experience. He has a broad knowledge of the applied arts and his particular expertise is in English and European porcelain, glassware and silver.


For more information please contact:

Richard Harrison BA HONS MRICS

Claire Haytor

01992 583508

Email: hertfordoffice@sworder.co.uk

Some of the recent outstanding results from sworders, Hertford

An 18ct gold ladies De Laneau mechanical bracelet watch

Sold £1,500

A pair of large Sévres porcelain and gilt bronze-mounted vases

Sold £3,000

Claire Jeanne Roberte Colinet (1880-1950) 'Spanish Dancer', a patinated bronze and ivory figure

Sold £9,200

Samuel Baruch Halle (German, 1824-1889) 'GRACE BEFORE MEAT', Signed and dated 1859, oil on canvas

Sold £4,600