We caught up with Toby Hall, the young entrepreneur behind a new auction house in Stone – Leighton Hall Auctions.
From a young age, Toby was plunged into the realm of antiques, nurturing a passion that would later blossom into a full-fledged auction house.
Toby told A Little Bit of Stone, “Leighton Hall Auctions was created nearly three years ago, during the Covid Pandemic… People often ask where the name Leighton Hall derives from. Hall is my surname, Leighton is my mum’s maiden name, and my middle name… I really adore my family and have always admired the ‘Leighton’ name, which is why I thought it’d be nice to see it used daily for my business.”
A Personal Touch to Timeless Treasures
Leighton Hall Auctions’ ethos is to blend transparency and personal engagement. Toby and his team are dedicated to creating the best auction experience for both buyers and sellers. With competitive commission rates, they strive to achieve the best results for vendors, embodying a symbiotic relationship that thrives on trust and satisfaction.
“We pride ourselves here on providing a very personable approach to all our customers… Our commission rates are amongst the lowest in the area, and as we are commission-based, we are genuinely striving to achieve the best results for our vendors as it is in both of our best interests,” Toby shares.
Stone: The Chosen Hearth for Heirlooms
The charm of Stone, with its quaint cafes and congenial community, captured Toby’s heart, making it the ideal place for his auction house.
Toby reveals, “I have always dreamed of moving the auction to the Stone area… Stone is a central meeting point for many of my friends, and we often meet at some of the area’s brilliant pubs and hospitality businesses!”
A Glimpse into The Antiquarian Alcove
Leighton Hall Auctions is a haven for a diverse range of antiques and collectables. The auctions offer a kaleidoscope of historical artefacts, from the rare intricacies of Beswick, Royal Doulton, and Wedgwood to the timeless elegance of fine watches, coins, and jewellery. The weekly valuation days, held every Tuesday, provide a platform for residents to unearth the worth of their cherished possessions.
A Global Stage for Stone’s Antiquities
Toby explains how the auctions are run, “This is the fascinating part of the business! Our auctions are currently online only, which means, unfortunately, we don’t currently allow viewing or bidding in the room on sale day.
At the start of the auction, our auctioneer and the sale will be broadcast live on our website, on The-Saleroom and Easylive Auctions, with a traditional live auction held online with people bidding from across the globe.
In our September auction, we had prospective buyers bidding from countries such as the UK, Australia, USA, Canada, Oman, Belgium, Netherlands and a few others too!
The auctioneer controls the auction, and they can be watched live at any point whilst the auction is going.
Even if you aren’t perhaps interested in buying or selling any antiques, it is always interesting to watch the auction to see some of the many surprising results we achieve!”
Fostering Community Engagement
Community engagement plays a key role at Leighton Hall Auctions. Their endeavours extend to supporting local charities like Age UK in Stone, sponsoring Staffordshire Young Farmers Clubs, and sponsoring local sports teams.
Stone residents can take advantage of free goods collections for auctions and complimentary house visits for full house auction valuations.
Discover More About Leighton Hall Auctions
Whether you’re an avid collector or a novice enthusiast, the doors of Leighton Hall Auctions are always open to welcome you.
- Weekly Valuation Days: Every Tuesday, 10am to 4pm at their premises in Stone. Appointments are necessary and can be booked online, via phone or email.
- Upcoming Auctions:
- Antiques and Collectors Auction: 21st October 2023, 9:30am
- Specialist Auction of Jewellery, Silver, Watches and Coins: 2nd November 2023, 12:30pm
- Antiques & Collectors Auction: 18th November 2023, 9:30am
- Timed Auction of Antiques and Collectables: Late December 2023/Early January 2024
- Get in Touch:
- Phone: 01785 561799
- Email: info@leightonhallauctions.com
- Website: leightonhallauctions.com
- Address: Leighton Hall Auctions, Unit 26 Emerald Way, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 0SR
