1818

The market town of Kendal, regarded by many as the "Gateway to the Lakes" is a town steeped in history and tradition. The Lake District itself has provided much inspiration to artists, poets and writers through the centuries.

Our roots can be traced back to 1818 and auctions of chattels were originally held in the town centre market hall (now Westmorland shopping centre) before moving to the auction mart on Appleby Road in the 1980's.

All auctions are now held in the purpose designed state of the art saleroom just round the corner on Sandylands Road, complete with all the comforts of a retail environment, including a large screen displaying lots up for auction, fitted carpets and central heating

• Professional, knowledgeable and helpful staff
• Large FREE car park
• FREE pre sale advice
• Easy loading and unloading
• Secure pre sale storage
• House clearance service
• Off site sales
• Members of the Society of Fine Art Auctioneers and Valuers

Saleroom Manager & Auctioneer- Kevin Kendal, FIA (Scot)
Kevin has been with the company since 1989. Following a group restructure in 2003 Kevin was promoted to saleroom manager and given the task of expanding the furniture and fine arts side of the business

His outside interests including running and music, though not always at the same time!,He is also keen on amateur dramatics and is a member of a couple of local theatrical companies.

Fine Arts Valuer & Auctioneer - David Brookes, ASFAV
David is an associate member of The Society of Fine Art Auctioneers and Valuers and has been involved with antiques and auctions for 25 years. He started his career at an auction room in Cheshire, worked for Phillips (The London auction house now part of Bonhams) and later as principal of a Derbyshire based auction room
David has been employed by 1818 Auctioneers as Fine Arts Valuer since 2005, travelling around the Lake District and other parts of the North of England advising clients on their furniture and collectables
Along with our other auctioneer's David has now also become a regular on Dickinson's Real Deal and Flog It, with crews regularly visiting the saleroom from ITV & The BBC

Auctioneer & Valuer - David Hunter
David joined the team as saleroom assistant in 2003, progressing through the ranks to become an auctioneer and valuer
He now catalogues the specialist auctions of Beswick, Doulton and Border Fine Arts and Toys, Models and Railwayana
In his spare time David enjoys both watching and partaking in competitive sport with a particular passion for horse racing

 Our auctioneers are supported behind the scenes by a dedicated, hard working team of clerks and porters

Administrator
Jackie Rothwell

Jackie joined the company in September 1997 and worked in both Livestock and MBH estate agents before transferring to the saleroom in 2005

Married with two 'teenage' children Jackie enjoys travel, fell walking & fine wine & dining with friends

We are also please to be associated with respected Morecambe Auctioneer & Valuer Tony Barker, of Tony Barker Saleroom Services who with many years experience is able to offer impartial advice and valuations for all purposes, house clearances and arrangements with transport for clients in Lancashire