Laidlaw
Auctioneers and Valuers, an exciting new auction firm has this month opened its
doors in the heart of Carlisle. Founder Paul Laidlaw is a well-known BBC antiques expert who appears regularly on popular programs
such as ‘Bargain Hunt’, ‘Antiques Road Trip’ and ‘Celebrity Antiques Road Trip’.
He has earned a reputation for conviviality, true specialist expertise and
strong results.
Paul's aim is to present antiques, collectors’ items and
fine furnishings in a modern light, bridging the gap between past and present,
and reaching out to a younger audience by embracing the digital age.
Nowhere is this more apparent
than in the saleroom Paul has lovingly refurbished, part of a Victorian
mill, a hidden monument to Carlisle’s industrial past. Rather than overhaul the
space, every effort has been taken to retain its inherent charm, such as the
original windows, brickwork and exposed pipes. The new saleroom has evolved
within this space, with the modern additions of pendent ceiling lights, glass partitions
and digital displays, merging effortlessly with the Victorian mahogany rostrum
at the centre of the space.
With the same emphasis upon merging the traditional with
contemporary, Paul will present the antiques he auctions. “We provide a
unique retail experience to those new to the auction world, whether you prefer
the traditional approach, soaking up the saleroom ambience with its period
glass display cabinets, or participating online via live internet bidding from
the comfort of your home or office; both are catered to for equal measure”.
Modern technology makes these sales literally unmissable, good
news for both sellers and buyers alike. “Our aim is to utilize technology
unlike any other saleroom” says Paul, “to make buying at auction effortless and
fun.”
Laidlaw Auctioneers and Valuers
will be holding monthly auctions of antiques, collectors’ items and fine
furnishings. Further details
can be found at their website laidlawauctioneers.co.uk.
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