Grange over Sands to host return of free pop-up valuation event

Mitchells Auction Company's Pop-Up Valuations are set for an event in Grange over Sands.

Set to take place at Victoria Hall on Saturday (July 6) between 10am and 2pm, visitors are invited to bring along items, or even pictures if the items are too large to carry, for a free, no-obligation valuation.

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The pop-up events have previously taken place in Millom, Ulverston, Coniston, Maryport, and Penrith.

Those attending can have their items valued by the expert team, including Mitchell’s South Lakes valuer David Brookes, head of antiques, fine art and country sports James Moore, collectibles and toys expert David Lomas, and valuer Claire Machin.

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A range of rare and valuable items have been discovered at the event, including a collection of Victorian bug brooches, a watercolour by artist Winifred Nicholson, a football signed by George Best and Bobby Moore, Cumberland wrestling belts, a boxed set of miniature racing cars and even a rare whisky have been brought to light at the valuations.

The team at Mitchells’ aim to make it easy for people to access its services, no matter their location.

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Mr Moore said: "We offer free drop-in valuations at our Cockermouth saleroom Monday to Friday 9 to 5 but wanted to make it easier for people further afield to access our services too.

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"Our Pop-Up Valuations have proved really popular so we decided to hold another one in the south of the county and Grange is the ideal location.

"We’re keen to encourage more people to consider selling by auction through Mitchells.

"We reach buyers all over the world with our online sale catalogues and internet bidding which means we achieve the highest prices for the items we sell."