Reflecting on Our Valuation Day at Snape Maltings

Reflecting on Our Valuation Day at Snape Maltings

A gold pocket watch tucked away in a drawer, a Chinese bronze censer passed down through generations and a collection of curious antiques - these were just a few of the fascinating objects that visitors brought along to Snape Maltings on Wednesday 10 September.

24 September 2025

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Sworders was delighted to host the first of a new series of Valuation Days in partnership with Britten Pears Arts, welcoming both familiar faces and many people new to us. Our specialists spent the day uncovering stories, sharing expertise, and offering guidance, with several exciting consignments now heading towards future sales.

 

Sworders Valuation Day at Snape Maltings | Image © Britten Pears Arts

 

Beyond the treasures themselves, the day gave us the chance to introduce Sworders to a wider Suffolk audience and to begin what promises to be a rewarding partnership with Britten Pears Arts. The warm reception we received has already inspired plans for a second event in our Winter Season.

 

Sworders Valuation Day at Snape Maltings | Image © Britten Pears Arts

 

This collaboration forms part of Sworders’ Corporate Membership with Britten Pears Arts, the pioneering charity that has been a cultural cornerstone of the Suffolk Coast since 1948. Custodians of both Snape Maltings and The Red House, Britten Pears Arts continues to champion world-class performance, artistic innovation, and inclusive community programmes, guided by its mission “to make the arts useful to all.”

 

Sworders Valuation Day at Snape Maltings | Image © Britten Pears Arts

 

As an auction house specialising in fine art, antiques, and cultural heritage, we feel a natural affinity with these values. Supporting an organisation so deeply rooted in heritage, creativity, and public enrichment is an honour, and we are excited to build this partnership further.

 

Sworders Valuation Day at Snape Maltings | Image © Britten Pears Arts

 

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Snape Maltings. We look forward to welcoming you again soon - keep an eye out for details of our Winter Valuation Day.

 

 

Britten Pears Arts

 

 


 

 


 

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