Updated – 1 March 2022
28/11/2021 LATEST NEWS
All of our offices are open and we are operating a full auction calendar.
Please see below for the latest updates on our services.
Our priority is to protect our customers and employees, therefore we ask that you continue to wear a face covering if possible when visiting our premises. In addition to this -
We continue to operate a contact-free collection service by appointment, for more information please click here.
Sworders offer a delivery service based on the item(s) purchased. Learn more.
You can collect in person or instruct your own courier, a recommended list of couriers is available.
Viewing is available for all of our Specialist Auctions by appointment. For dates and times, please refer to the relevant auction in our Auction Calendar.
We have also enhanced our cataloguing, photography and condition reporting process to make viewing from home almost as good as if you were viewing in person.
We are pleased to offer in person bidding on sale days, appointments are available but not required. For more information and the many other ways to bid in our auctions, follow the link below.
Our doors are open for valuations at our Stansted Auction Rooms, Hertford Office and London Gallery. Simply book an appointment for your chosen location to help us manage capacity and keep you safe.
For further details on all of our Valuation Services, including Valuation Days, Insurance, Probate and House Visits please click here.
Please check back here regularly for updates.
Have a question? Please contact auctions@sworder.co.uk
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