Andy Garth: Auction results

Hot off the press! I am writing this the day after our first auction of the year held jointly by me and Robert “Post Card Man” Jeeves, of Step Back in Time.

We offered 241 lots, including all sorts of eclectic items from Brighton, Hove and all other parts of Sussex.

There were over 60 people in attendance and prices ranged from £1 to £96. In the end we sold 230 lots, which is a great achievement and lovely to know that us geeky local history buffs are not a dying breed. Demand was apparent from the start when the first 19 lots of 1880 original photographs all sold for 4 to 5 times the guide price.

I have included a couple of photos of sold lots which show that the types of items differ in many ways.

Theatre programs always attract good interest with the West Pier and older Theatre Royal ones a big favourite

Theatre programs always attract good interest, with the West Pier and older Theatre Royal ones a big favourite, and selling for £14.

The Students Hospital Rag Magazine is from the 1930s and has loads of great adverts and jokes, with this selling for £27.

And to add topicality, a signed Albion football from the last season at the Goldstone went for just £9.

Our next sale is 23rd May at The Aldrington Church Hall, Glebe Villas, Hove and we are accepting entries now, so if you think you have anything suitable either pop in the shop at 28 Western Road Hove or email Brightonandhovestuff@gmail.com