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Murder Mystery at the Auction House

Latest News, Antiques & Fine Art, Books & Maps

Murder Mystery at the Auction House

A spectacular time capsule of an infamous moment in Suffolk’s history is on offer in our forthcoming Fine Art sale on the 8/9 April and it promises to reinvigorate a murder mystery which has beguiled the public for almost 200 years. 

01/04/2026

 
The "Mad" History of the Easter Bunny

Latest News, Antiques & Fine Art, Ceramics & Glassware

The "Mad" History of the Easter Bunny

Hop along to Reeman Dansie to view lot 109, a charming Meissen Rabbit (or hare, the jury is still out..) coming up for sale in our East Anglian, Antiques & Fine Art Sale 8th-9th April 2026, estimate £2000-3000.

30/03/2026

 
Easter Opening Hours

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Easter Opening Hours

Please see our Easter weekend opening hours below and we hope you all have a wonderful break.

30/04/2026

 
The Harry Becker (1865-1928) Estate Collection. Part I

Latest News, Antiques & Fine Art, Pictures, East Anglian Art

The Harry Becker (1865-1928) Estate Collection. Part I

Harry Becker was born in Colchester in 1865 to German parents Henrietta and Charles. His father Charles, who served as a field surgeon in various campaigns including Crimea, was drafted to Colchester in 1856 and there they settled.

19/03/2026

 
Rare A. A. Milne Letter to E. H. Shepard – Revealing Unpublished “Pooh Clock” Inscription

Latest News, Specialist Collectors', Ephemera, Stamps, Postcards & Ephemera

Rare A. A. Milne Letter to E. H. Shepard – Revealing Unpublished “Pooh Clock” Inscription

A charming and historically significant letter written by A. A. Milne to his longtime collaborator and illustrator E. H. Shepard, revealing a previously unseen glimpse into the creative world of the Pooh books, will be offered for sale by Reeman Dansie auctioneers of Colchester on the 18th of March.

14/03/2026

 
Nurses, Nuns and Nazis - A tale of capture and escape from war torn France 

Latest News, Specialist Collectors', Medals & Militaria, Ephemera

Nurses, Nuns and Nazis - A tale of capture and escape from war torn France 

Reeman Dansie are pleased to announce the sale by auction of a remarkable Second World War archive belonging to a nurse who bravely served during the fall of France, Miss Mary Edytha Darby. 

14/03/2026

 
Colchester ‘time capsule’ album emerges after 100 years

Latest News, Specialist Collectors', Medals & Militaria, Ephemera

Colchester ‘time capsule’ album emerges after 100 years

A fine Colchester archive compiled during the First World War has emerged over 100 years after it was compiled.

14/03/2026

 
“Love is the only gold” – Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Latest News, Antiques & Fine Art, Jewellery

“Love is the only gold” – Alfred, Lord Tennyson

As Valentine’s Day approaches, Reeman Dansie presents a delightful selection of romantic treasures in the Fine Art Sale, 3rd–4th February.

29/01/2026

 
Iconic early E-Type motors into Reeman Dansie

Latest News, Classic Cars & Vehicles

Iconic early E-Type motors into Reeman Dansie

We are selling this beautiful car for the executors of a deceased estate. It is estimated at £55,000 - 65,000 and will be sold within our classic car, vehicle and automobilia auction, which takes place on Saturday 21st February 2026.

23/01/2026

 
The Weeks Collection

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The Weeks Collection

It is a pleasure to be presenting The Weeks Collection, and I am confident that it will offer something to delight and inspire collectors of every kind.

31/10/2025

 

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