Information for Vendors

Valuation and Sale Management
Cato Crane Auctioneers has developed an expertise in efficient valuation, sale management and dispersal of antique and decorative furnishings for clients throughout the United Kingdom.

Cato Crane's 365 days a year, 24 hour 'Antiques Advice Line' is a free service that may be accessed by telephone or via the Internet and e-mail.

Initial valuations may be made from clear photographs sent to Cato Crane by post, e-mail or a video recording.

Cato Crane Comes to You
Cato Crane valuers enjoy meeting clients in all areas of the country to prepare valuations and to arrange, when required, the removal and sale of their goods.

This work is undertaken at an acceptable cost to the client and fees are agreed prior to the visit. It may not be as expensive as you expected!

Consignments of goods, on behalf of estate executors and private vendors, may be removed for auction where international buyers, interior designers and experienced collectors compete for desirable objects

Specialist Expertise
Cato Crane is regularly instructed to act on behalf of dioceses throughout the UK, to advise on the valuation of objects which may include stained glass, church pews, panelling, vestments, chandeliers, and church silver and plate, together with antique furniture.

Specialist Advice.
Certain objects, such as postage stamps, coins, golfing antiques (through Gowland International Golf Auctions), and memorabilia or tribal art may benefit from exposure in the London or other specialist markets. Cato Crane has reciprocal arrangements with the major London Auction Houses and is willing and able to advise accordingly.

Contact Cato Crane
Cato Crane would be delighted to receive enquiries and a telephone call or e-mail to John Crane and his colleagues will be welcomed. Initial advice using these media will be freely and promptly given.

Cato Crane Auctioneers DOES look forward to meeting you.