Business Details
26 Years
experience
Trusted Auction House & Valuation Services in Ely
Established in 2000, Rowleys operates as an independent auction house specialising in fine art, antiques, and valuation services across East Anglia and the East Midlands. Our team combines decades of experience from major London auction rooms and provincial houses, offering clients a personal approach to appraisals, marketing, and international sales. We provide valuations for inheritance tax, insurance, and family division purposes while maintaining strict confidentiality for private and professional clients.Our Ely saleroom hosts monthly auctions featuring diverse categories from jewellery to country house contents, supported by online bidding through our partnership with the-saleroom.com. With a commitment to traditional expertise enhanced by modern technology, we deliver exceptional results for items ranging from single pieces to entire estates.
Services
Auction Services
Valuation Services
Probate Valuations
Online Bidding
Antique Sales
Art Appraisals
Collectables Auctions
Estate Valuations
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 24 years of specialist auction experience since 2000
- Our team includes former major London auction house professionals
- We provide confidential valuations for probate, insurance and family division
- We combine traditional expertise with modern online bidding technology
- We serve clients across East Anglia and the East Midlands region
What people say
Exceptional auction results
Professional valuations
Expert antique knowledge
Efficient online bidding
Personal service approach
Services
Auction Services
We conduct monthly antiques and fine art auctions at our Ely saleroom with online bidding available. Our auctions feature diverse categories including jewellery, silverware, furniture, and collectables. With international reach through digital platforms, we achieve competitive prices for single items and entire estates.
Valuation Services
Our experts provide accurate valuations for inheritance tax, insurance purposes, and family division matters. We combine traditional expertise with modern market analysis to deliver reliable assessments across all categories of antiques and collectables.
Probate Valuations
We offer confidential probate valuations for executors and solicitors. Our team handles complete estates or individual items with sensitivity and professionalism, providing HMRC-compliant valuations for inheritance tax purposes.
Online Bidding
Through our partnership with the-saleroom.com, we provide secure online bidding for all auctions. Clients can participate remotely in live auctions using existing accounts or by registering through our website.
Antique Sales
We specialise in selling antique furniture, decorative arts, and collectables through our monthly auctions. Our expert team prepares items for sale with detailed cataloguing and targeted marketing to attract international buyers.
People
Roddy Lloyd
Managing Director
With a career spanning banking and auctioneering, Roddy founded Rowleys in 2000 after working with a leading regional auction house. He brings extensive industry knowledge and leadership to our operations.
James Fuller
Saleroom Manager, Valuer and Auctioneer
James combines family antique business experience with professional expertise. Despite his youthful appearance, he has significant auction experience and exceptional organisational skills for managing complex sales.
Diane White
Office Administrator
Diane brings 10 years' experience from Christie's London office as Valuations Administrator. She provides essential administrative support to our valuation and auction operations from our Ely office.
Linda Darnell
Front of House
Linda serves as our primary client contact, combining teaching experience with customer service expertise. She manages initial client interactions and office administration in our Ely premises.
Rufus Lloyd
Photographer
Rufus applies his graphic design background from Falmouth University to create professional catalogue images, enhancing our online auction presentations with his creative visual approach.
Questions
What types of items do you auction?
We auction antiques, fine art, jewellery, silverware, furniture, collectables, books, and country house contents through monthly sales at our Ely saleroom.
How can I participate in auctions?
You can bid online through our partnership with the-saleroom.com or attend our Ely saleroom auctions in person. Registration is required for all bidders.
Do you provide valuation services?
Yes, we offer professional valuations for inheritance tax, insurance purposes, and family division matters with HMRC-compliant assessments available.
What areas do you cover?
We operate throughout East Anglia and the East Midlands, serving clients in Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and surrounding counties.
Are there parking facilities?
Our Ely premises have limited rear parking, with free public car parks within walking distance of our saleroom and office location.
How often are auctions held?
We hold monthly antiques, interiors and collectables auctions at our Ely saleroom, with online bidding available for all our auction events.
