Auction of books, stamps, militaria, coins and medals - Thursday 2nd April
A Cheffins auction next week (April 2) will include a collection from the library of Cambridge-based glaciologist and polar scientist the late Charles Swithinbank (1926-2014).
Auction includes lots from collection of conductor Christopher Hogwood CBE (1941-2014)
Cheffins Fine Art Sale this week (Wednesday 4th & Thursday 5th March 2015) in Cambridge includes lots from the Christopher Hogwood collection. The sale will also include an 18th Century portrait collection of the Anstey family from Anstey Hall, Trumpington.
Planning for a growing team at Cheffins
With development storming ahead across the Cambridge sub-region, Cheffins is expanding its planning team to service a wave of significant new instructions. The latest recruit is Ben Pridgeon, who has joined as a Senior Town Planner from consultancy Mott MacDonald.
First strategic marketing appointment for Cheffins
Cheffins is ramping up its investment in marketing and public relations in 2015 with the inaugural appointment of a Marketing Manager. The firm has appointed Sharon Hamilton to lead and deliver its marketing and communications programme as the firm prepares for further growth in 2015.
Auction includes Newnham College garden benches from private collection
Cheffins Fine Art auction on November 26th & 27th will be selling a pair of late 19th century ironwork garden seats from Newnham College, Cambridge.
New planner joins Cheffins
Cheffins has appointed a new planning officer to help deal with a rapidly expanding workload which includes Haverhill Research Park.
BBC 'Celebrity Antiques Road Trip' visits Cheffins Auctioneers
When the BBC's Celebrity Antiques Road Trip visited Cheffins to film an autumn edition of the show, Nick and Margaret from The Apprentice arrived in a Vintage Rolls Royce!
Latest blog from Cheffins Fine Art ahead of sale tomorrow
As Cheffins prepares for its Antiques and Interiors sale tomorrow (Thursday 5th June), the saleroom slowly fills with the great, the good and the quirky. Olivia Taylor writes: "Rummaging through the various lots, I never struggle to find an item which both baffles and intrigues me by its peculiar form - the kind of trinket which promises to become the perfect conversation starter...
Cheffins finances cancer care unit
Cheffins has donated £10,000 for a community oncology treatment unit at St George’s Medical Centre, Littleport. This facility will help some cancer sufferers to avoid travelling to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge for routine chemotherapy sessions.
Collection of Cambridge and England cricket memorabilia goes to auction!
Cheffins Auctioneers is pleased to announce the forthcoming sale of a collection of cricket memorabilia from Tony Lewis CBE, former England captain, past MCC chairman and Millenium president, and BBC journalist. The sale - part of Cheffins Fine Art auction 18th and 19th June 2014 - will also include the ex-Cambridge University cricket club Fenners pavilion clock.
New planning roles now in force
In August 2013 the Government published a consultation proposing five new ‘permitted development rights’, which basically give a right to make changes to a building without the need to apply for planning permission.
Cheffins launches first specialist sale of books, stamps, militaria, coins and medals
Next month (Thursday April 3rd) sees Cheffins first specialist sale with a dedicated department for coins, medals, stamps and militaria, alongside the books, prints and maps regularly featured in this sale.
Lost 1919 open tourer goes under the hammer with Cheffins
A very rare 1919 Belsize 15/20HP open tourer goes under the hammer on 26 April at the Cheffins Vintage Sale at Ely. Thought to have been ‘lost’, it is offered for sale for the first time in over 30 years.
Cheffins Auctioneers discover Constable drawings!
A remarkable group of Constable drawings have been discovered by Cheffins Auctioneers and will be sold in the March 5-6 Fine Art sale at the salerooms in Clifton Road.
Cheffins Fine Art saleroom session – with John Foster
With Cheffins Fine Art February Antiques and Interiors sale fast approaching, John Foster, newest member of its team, features in this month's blog! John joined the team six months ago. You may recognise him from your Sunday evenings when he appears in your front room as a regular expert on the BBC Antiques Roadshow.
Entries invited for Cheffins Property Auction
Entries are being invited for Cheffins Eastern Counties Property Auction on March 12th.
Cheffins holds auction of furnishings from the interiors of the Luton Hoo Estate
Cheffins auctioneers of Cambridge will be holding an auction in their Cambridge salerooms on Thursday 30th January of furnishings from the interiors of the Luton Hoo Estate.
Keep up to date with news from Cheffins auction room
Cheffins Fine Art Department's Blog will keep you up to date with all the latest sales, highlights, viewings and events from the Cheffins auction room.
Quality wines available at Cheffins sale next week
Come to Cheffins evening December Wine Sale next Monday (9th December at 6pm) for that perfect Christmas gift or self-indulgent treat!
Fast-track commercial into residential – a first for Cheffins
Cheffins has just gained permission for the change of use of an Ely office building into residential (six flats). The firm’s Head of Planning, Paul Sutton, said: “The new regulations came into effect in May this year and we have used this fast-track process on vacant offices in St Mary’s Road. This is one of the first applications of this type that have been approved in Ely.”
New regulations affect older air con systems, warns Cheffins
Cheffins is issuing a warning about new regulations on older air conditioning units in commercial buildings in and around Cambridge. From the end of this year, older air conditioning systems using the ozone-depleting R22 gas face a costly upgrade or replacement under EU regulations.
The Michael Jeffery studio collection of equine art goes on sale
Cheffins Auctioneers are proud to announce the forthcoming November 28th Fine Art sale which will include the contents of the late renowned equestrian artist Michael Jeffery's Newmarket studio.
Art & Design from 1860 - Antiques of the Future?
Cheffins Art & Design from 1860 auction will be held on Thursday 24 October at 11.00am. This sale will include items ranging from contemporary glass, to works of art, fashion, furniture and paintings. If contemporary art & design is something that you love, whether for aesthetic reasons or investment this is a fascinating and varied sale with just over 400 lots and not to be missed.
Dracula & Wizard of Oz at Cheffins Book Auction 17th October - just in time for Halloween!
Cheffins Auctioneers Specialist Book sale will include approximately 370 lots of books, maps and prints. With estimates ranging from £40 to £12,000 there is something for everyone at the sale, which will start at 11.00am tomorrow (17th October).
Pre-war motoring chic up for auction
A 1934 Lagonda 16/80 Special Six in British Racing Green is being auctioned on 19th October 2013 by Cambridge auctioneers Cheffins, with an auction estimate of £55,000 - £60,000 for this pre-war example of motoring chic.