Join our specialists for a complimentary valuation day, held monthly at Guildhall Library. From Asian Art to Jewellery, along with many other categories, our specialists will be delighted to assist you.
1 April 2026
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Guildhall Library holds internationally renowned collections of books on family and local history, wine and food, Samuel Pepys, John Wilkes and Thomas More, plus the libraries of the Clock Makers', Gardeners' and Fletchers' Companies, the Antiquarian Horological Society, Gresham College and the Charles Lamb Society.
The archive collections contain the archives of 80 City livery companies, the Lloyd's Marine Collection and that of the London Stock Exchange. The new Guildhall Library is a major public reference library, deeply connected with its past, looking after a vast range of significant works and sources.
Join the specialists from Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers for a complimentary valuation day at Guildhall Library, monthly on Mondays. Whether you’re considering selling or are simply curious, bring along your items to receive expert auction advice, learn more about your treasured pieces and explore their potential in today’s market.
Our specialists can assist with valuations in the following areas: Art, Antiques, Jewellery, Watches, Design (spanning a wide range of movements from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day), Collectables, Books, Maps, Asian and Indian Works of Art, Coins, Medals and Silver.
Guildhall Library is located within the Guildhall complex in the City of London. The City of London, or 'Square Mile', is the historic, financial heart of London, blending 2,000 years of history with iconic modern skyscrapers. It is a bustling business hub featuring landmarks like St Paul’s Cathedral and Tower Bridge, alongside narrow, charming alleyways filled with beautiful boutiques, pubs and restaurants.
Guildhall Library
Aldermanbury, London EC2V 5AF
Open for valuations: 10am - 2pm
For advance enquiries, please contact london@sworder.co.uk or call 020 3971 2500.
Home valuation visits are also available upon request.
Our General Valuer, William Trudgill, is excited to welcome you to each of our valuation days at Guildhall Library.
Each month William will be joined by a different specialist, details of which can be found below.
Monday 13 April | Art, Antiques & Design Valuation Day - with Design Specialist, Matthew Yeats
Monday 11 May | Art, Antiques & Jewellery Valuation Day - with Jewellery Specialist, Valeria Di Cola
Monday 1 June | Antiques & Pictures Valuation Day - with Pictures Specialist, Zimeng Li
Monday 6 July | Art, Antiques & Asian Art Valuation Day - with Asian Art Specialist, Yexue Li
Left to Right: Matthew Yeats | Design - Head of Department, Valeria Di Cola | Jewellery - Head of Department, Zimeng Li | Paintings - Valuer & Yexue Li | Asian Art - Head of Department
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london@sworder.co.uk | 020 3971 2500
Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers | 15 Cecil Court | London | WC2N 4EZ
A fascinating group of 42 lots from the Sir Thomas Longmore library feature in our Books, Manuscripts and Maps auction, offering a rare insight into Victorian military medicine and reform. Highlights include two letters by Florence Nightingale, alongside annotated books and personal volumes from Longmore’s own collection.
16 April 2026
A remarkable group of books from the library of Professor C.J.F. Dowsett will feature in our April Books, Manuscripts and Maps sale. The collection reflects a lifetime of scholarship in Armenian, Iranian and Near Eastern studies.
16 April 2026
Our first Jewellery and Luxury sale of the year will feature a collection of Mr. Fish garments and other late 1960s clothing.
13 April 2026