This year's Mental Health Awareness Week gave us an opportunity to pause, reflect, and support open conversations across the business, both onsite and working from home.
15 May 2026
Locations ᐳ Hertford
hertford@sworder.co.uk | 01992 583508
Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers | 42 St. Andrew Street | Hertford | SG14 1JA
| Monday | 9.00-17.00 |
| Tuesday | 9.00-17.00 |
| Wednesday | 9.00-17.00 |
| Thursday | 9.00-17.00 |
| Friday | 9.00-17.00 |
Situated in the historic county town, Sworders Hertford Office is an integral part of the company providing valuation services across Hertfordshire, North London, South Bedfordshire and further afield when required. Our valuers are available to appraise a wide range of objects from the Decorative Arts, European, Chinese or Japanese ceramics, Silver, Coins & Medals, Jewellery or Textiles. You can be assured of high quality service and expertise.
This busy office is open Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm. Our very popular Thursday valuation day is not to be missed, book an appointment between 9.30am and 4.30pm and bring along your items for free, no-obligation appraisals. For larger consignments, we are always happy to arrange confidential home visits.
Should you wish to sell with Sworders, whether a single item or an entire house contents, the first step is to receive an auction estimate. These are free of charge with no obligation to consign.
Tucked away in one of Greenwich's oldest surviving streets, 14 Prior Street was no ordinary London townhouse...
29 May 2026
Leading our June auction, Sworders' Fine Interiors department is honoured to present a distinguished selection of lots from the collection of Mr and Mrs Francis Anthony Brinsley Valentine.
29 May 2026
This September, Sworders’ London Gallery is honoured to present Nourishing: Reflections of Resilience, a selling exhibition by contemporary artist Courtney Bae.
28 May 2026
Following two successful valuation events held in partnership with Britten Pears Arts, Sworders is delighted to announce the third in its series of Art & Antiques Valuation Days, this time taking up residence at The Red House in Aldeburgh during the internationally renowned Aldeburgh Festival.
28 May 2026
Few jewellery designers have brought the ancient world into the modern age with the imagination and confidence of Ilias Lalaounis (1920-2013). Revered for his sculptural gold creations and historically inspired designs, Lalaounis transformed archaeology, mythology and classical civilisation into jewellery that feels both timeless and distinctly modern.
28 May 2026
Our 19 May Old Master, British & European Art auction features portraits of the third and fourth Prime Ministers of Great Britain; forming part of The James Thursby-Pelham Collection.
14 May 2026
During the latter half of the 19th century, North Indian calligraphers based in Delhi were working through a transformative period, as the Mughal Empire’s official patronage waned and British colonial influence expanded.
11 May 2026
In our upcoming Fine Jewellery & Watches sale on Tuesday 2 June, we are proud to present an exceptional group of approximately fifteen Elizabeth Gage pieces, the majority drawn from a single, dedicated collector.
8 May 2026
In Japan, sound carries meaning far beyond what we hear. Few objects embody this idea more powerfully than the bonsho, large temple bells whose resonant tones have marked the passage of time, called communities to reflection, and echoed through centuries of spiritual life.
1 May 2026