Tools DIY and Machinery Auctioneer

Britains longest established, specialist tool auctioneer.

founded in 1980, company is recognised world wide as the principal auctioneers of antique woodworking tools.

fifteen years ago davids son, ian, joined the family firm and later adam, his younger son, also came on board. As well as the family members, the team at stordon grange includes john james, who is responsible for the photographs in the catalogue, john wilkins, who writes the catalogue descriptions and peter meadows who is the anchor man in the office.

twenty years of specialist auctioneering has provided us with an in-depth knowledge of the tools and related items which we sell. This enables us to offer advice to both buyer and seller on all aspects of tools and tool collecting.

since 1980 we have sold more over 250,000 lots of tools by auction, way ahead of any other tool auction house in the world. We are purely auctioneers, not dealers, avoiding the danger of a conflict of interest.

our firm is noted for its professional and friendly approach, coupled with reliability and honesty. Trust plays a large part in our business tools are sent out to known customers before payment is received and cheques are usually paid to vendors before the due date.

we guarantee complete confidentiality to all customers.

whether you wish to buy or sell top price lots or more mundane items, the firm is uniquely positioned to advise you. You will be dealing with the principals, who are therefore able to give an immediate response to any queries or problems.

90% of all the important english and european tool collections worldwide that are offered for sale, are sold through our company.
the auction venue
all our auctions are held at
the charnwood arms hotel
beveridge lane, bardon hill, nr. Coalville, leics. Le6 2t
how to get there:

by road: the hotel is located 2 miles west of junction 22 of the m1, on the a511 near coalville, leicestershire.

by rail: the nearest railway station is leicester. There are frequent trains from london (st. Pancras). The fastest take about 1 hour and there are taxis available at the station.

by air: there are flights from many european cities to both east midlands and birmingham international airports and also some direct flights from a few u.s. Airports.

east midlands airport is approximately 12 miles from coalville.
birmingham international airport is approximately 35 miles from coalville.

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