Empowering Careers, Enhancing Businesses
At Ramsay Cornish, we are proud to be one of Edinburgh's leading independent auction houses, offering a unique and personalized service to our clients. Our team of expert valuers, with over 100 years of combined experience, are dedicated to providing a high level of expertise and professionalism in all aspects of the auction process. From fine art to antiques, jewellery, militaria, and more, our auction house specializes in a wide range of categories, ensuring that every item that passes through our doors receives the attention it deserves.
Our Services
We offer a comprehensive range of services, including auctions, valuations, online valuations, and house clearances. Our auctions are carefully curated to showcase the very best of each category, and our online platform ensures that our auctions are accessible to a global audience. Our team of valuers are always on hand to offer free pre-sale valuations, either at our saleroom or in the comfort of your own home. We also undertake formal valuations for Inheritance Tax, Insurance, and other purposes.
About Our Team
Our team of experts is led by Martin Cornish, Head of Valuations, who brings over thirty years of experience in the auction business. Richard Edwards, our senior cataloguer, specializes in specialist sales and has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the industry. We are also fortunate to have Dickie Pavey, a renowned expert in Militaria, as a consultant, and Drew Bain, who advises on all aspects of Taxidermy and Natural History. Charlie Munro, a well-known expert in the stamp and coin world, completes our team.
Our Philosophy
At Ramsay Cornish, we are committed to providing a personal and professional service to our clients. We pride ourselves on our integrity, discretion, and attention to detail, ensuring that every client receives the highest level of service. Our friendly and approachable team is always on hand to offer guidance and advice, ensuring that the auction process is smooth and stress-free.
Overall Experience
The reviews of Ramsay Cornish auction house are mixed, with some customers having a positive experience while others have had negative encounters.
Positive Comments
- Helpful and knowledgeable staff
- Welcoming to customers with mobility issues
- Constantly changing selection of high-quality items
- Staff is helpful and professional
- Welcoming and positive atmosphere
- Friendly and efficient service
Negative Comments
- Unhelpful and rude staff
- Loss of items and misappropriation of artwork
- Defensive response to queries and no apology or acknowledgment of mistakes
- Errors of identification and valuation due to lack of knowledge
- Poor customer service and banning of customers without justification
- Dishonest behavior and untrustworthiness of staff
Specific Issues
- Loss of items and misappropriation of artwork
- Errors of identification and valuation
- Poor communication and customer service
- Dishonest behavior and untrustworthiness of staff
- Overcharging and unfair fees