Edwardian Splendour in the heart of Birmingham. The tarmac driveway leading to Winterbourne may not be familiar to the family who lived here, but the wonky roof line (an intentional design feature) and the crunch of gravel underfoot in the walled garden would make them feel much more at home. Winterbourne was built in 1903…
Tag: finesale
Where it all began…
Occasionally as I am sat outside a client’s house, in my van (well Biddle & Webb’s but it feels like mine and I do wash it) I do think back to the time when I started at BW. The day is still clear in my mind and I can even remember the date 12th Feb…
Home owners downsizing – Can an auctioneer help?
The short answer to this is a definite yes. But why would a home owner require the help of an auctioneer, when they sell a large property. It is explained by the old saying You cannot get a quart into a pint pot. When someone moves from a large house, decisions have to be made…
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RECEPTIONIST AT BIDDLE & WEBB
It is far from a boring job, no two days are ever the same, so I cannot walk in and say this is my rota for today. Some may say it is an education, I like to think of it as being interesting and challenging, as well as rewarding. There are days when I am…
Marketing (at) auction house
‘Marketing is the science and art of exploring, creating, and delivering value to satisfy the needs of a target market a profit’ Philip Kotler A company can rarely be successful without a proper marketing strategy. This is not just the responsibility of one department, it is the responsibility of everybody in the company, because everything…
Becoming an Auctioneer
I could never have imagined that I would become an auctioneer: at the centre of the auction, atop of the rostrum – all eyes watching. As a naturally reserved person, becoming an auctioneer was definitely a step out of my comfort zone. The process of becoming an auctioneer is a challenging and yet extremely rewarding…
DIAMONDS ARE A GIRLS BEST FRIEND
Buying jewellery at auction can often be a fun experience leading to you owning a unique piece of jewellery unlike anything you would purchase on the high street. Here at Biddle & Webb our June 5th fine jewellery sale is full of beautifully cut diamond rings, something which excites our jewellery expert Jennifer Pardoe. Buying…
AUCTIONEERS TOP PICK: UPCOMING JUNE SALE – LORD LAMINGTON PORTRAIT
Catherine White’s top pick for the upcoming June sale goes to a painting by ROBERT DUDDINGSTONE HERDMAN A.R.S.A (1863-1922). It is an oil on canvas, signed portrait of Charles Wallace Alexander Napier Cochraine – Baillie, 2nd Baron Lamington G.C.M.G (1860 – 1940). Estimated at between £500 – £800 this portrait is a bargain price and…