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Bonnet Poppin’ & Space Rocketing

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PAW NICHOLLS, 1942-2024

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Hidden in Plain Sight- Museum Type Objects Found in The Everyday Home

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Café Enterprise Opportunity

Café Enterprise Opportunity

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Thank You Mary

We can highly recommend a day at the auctions (why wouldn’t we?) and a large part of the success we have in attracting visitors to Roydon Road is down to...

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Charity of the Year 2024

The Staff and Directors of TW Gaze have selected Nelson's Journey to be our charity of the year. We look forward to working with them throughout 2024.

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18thC Venice Comes to Diss With Not a Gondola in Sight

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Funds Raised at TW Gaze

In 2023 the team of staff at TW Gaze, together with their customers, raised £2149.75 for the Charity of the Year, British Heart Foundation

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ALAN MOWBRAY SMITH, 1947 – 2023

OBITUARY: ALAN MOWBRAY SMITH, 1947 – 2023

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Happy New Year

The Directors and Staff of TW Gaze wish everyone a peaceful and happy New Year

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Christmas Opening 2023

Tues 19 Dec 8.30-5pm 10am Blyth Barn

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A Colourful Protest Against a Cashless Society

A Colourful Protest Against a Cashless Society

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Locally Grown Lotus Destined to Bloom Again

Locally Grown Lotus Destined to Bloom Again

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Boxed Books

On Thursday 21 September we are holding another auction clearout of boxed books! The sale will be composed of the remaining stock from several private libraries.

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Which Bear Goes There? Teddy Bear Identification

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Family Legacies

Family Legacies

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designermakersCIO charity was established to promote, improve and advance the education in, and appreciation of the arts, through the facilitation and management of workshops and training courses in different design...

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Robots Rule, OK!

Robots Rule, OK!

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Drinking in the Quality…

Drinking in the Quality…

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Commemorative Tree

Commemorative Tree

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Auction Charges from 1 May 2023

From 1 May 2023 the charges at Diss Auction Rooms will be

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Watch History Being Made in Diss

Watch History Being Made in Diss

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Easter 2023

Easter brings a couple of small changes to our weekly arrangements. Look out for these dates in April 2023

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Every Cloud has a Silver Lining

Every Cloud has a Silver Lining

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Boxed Book Sale

On Thursday 23 March we are holding an auction clearout of boxed books! The sale will be composed of the remaining stock from two individual private libraries together with a...

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Van for TW Gaze

TW Gaze are pleased to be supported by the New Anglia Small Grants Scheme for the procurement of a haulage van for the purposes of providing a quality in-house haulage...

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Croxton House, Silver, Jewellery & Furnishings

We are currently working on the catalogue for this fine single owner: Croxton House, Silver, Jewellery & Furnishings - catalogue available online now.

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Royal Railwayana Right Down the Line

Royal Railwayana Right Down the Line

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Funds Raised at TW Gaze

In 2022 the team of staff at TW Gaze, together with their customers, raised £993.86 for the Charity of the Year, Cancer Research UK.

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The Anton Collection

The Anton Collection

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Go Green with the Shine & Glitter this Christmas

Go Green with the Shine & Glitter this Christmas

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South Norfolk Auction Salutes Nelson

South Norfolk Auction Salutes NelsonBy Elizabeth TalbotA little stash of Nelson-related items has been found, hidden in an unassuming cupboard in a characterful rural retreat in coastal Norfolk.

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State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

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Trains, Tanks and Lifeboats...

Trains, Tanks and Lifeboats...

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TWBid - live bidding from TW Gaze

Our website now facilitates live bidding via TW Bid.

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Antiques Online Bidding Friday 17 June

Our website may feel a bit different at the moment as we move to a new service provider.

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IVORY BAN - IMPORTANT UPDATE

IVORY BAN - IMPORTANT UPDATE

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A Right Royal Performance at TW Gaze

A Right Royal Performance at TW Gaze

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An amazing fantasy

Fans of the superhero genre will probably have a favourite version of the Spiderman story. Maybe a favourite actor who played Peter Parker across the numerous film and television versions,...

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The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

This year’s Spring Bank Holiday weekend has been moved to recognise the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

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A Naval Hero on Two Wheels

A Naval Hero on Two Wheels

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Broadening Appreciation for a Taperstick

Broadening Appreciation for a Taperstick

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Treasured Norwich Vintage Fashion Collection

Treasured Norwich Vintage Fashion Collection to form Single-Owner Auction

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Auction Update

With Storm Eunice arriving this morning we are keeping a close eye on events. We may need to close the site with immediate effect so if attending the sale...

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Lifting the Spirits at TW Gaze Diss Auction Rooms

Lifting the Spirits at TW Gaze Diss Auction Rooms

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Happy New Year

Happy New Year from all at TW Gaze.

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30 Nov 2021 Covid Update

Stay safe with us

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BBC Bargain Hunt

Director Elizabeth Talbot chats to Eric Knowles as they admire a large collection of paper knives

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Books & Ephemera

The forthcoming book sale on Thursday 30 September comprises over 400 lots of predominantly books, but also ephemera, maps, manuscript material and other collectable works on paper.

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Vintage Textiles

Debra Brown, who runs the Vintage Textiles Department at TW Gaze Diss Auction Rooms, is delighted to announce a special, single-owner auction which will take place on Thursday 23 September...

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Twist and Shout in Praise of Georgian Drinking Glasses

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19 July 2021 Update

Having customers on site is something we are privileged to enjoy and we are extremely thankful for the continued support of all our clients.

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Blyth Barn New Viewing Time

The success of the Tuesday Barn sale continues at pace, with more lots, more choice and more bids than ever before.

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Coming Full Circle: 100 Years of Tyre Promotion

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Architectural Salvage SalvoFair 2021

On Saturday 26 June we celebrated the pearl anniversary of Salvo with an auction held as part of SalvoFair 2021.

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Sisters’ Fashion Legacy to Help Memorial Horse Sanctuary

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When the Green World’s your Oyster, Celebrate with Pearls!

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A Connoisseur’s Choice: The Private Collection of a Suffolk Gentleman

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An EDP Naturalist with a 100 Year Legacy

An EDP Naturalist with a 100 Year Legacy

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Railwayana

The famous market town of Aylsham in Norfolk once had two railway stations, Aylsham North and Aylsham South.

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Putting Things into Perspective

Putting Things into Perspective

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Stay safe with us

We are delighted to be allowed to hold onsite auctions again and the wellbeing of our customers and our staff remains our number one priority.

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Return of Auctions

With today's announcement from the Government that the criteria for the opening of non essential retail from 12 April has been met we are delighted to confirm our published intention...

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Charity of the Year 2021

Thanks to the staff and customers of TW Gaze, last year we raised £1942.74 for our charity of the year.

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Happy Easter

Happy Easter to all our customers

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Modern Design Auction

With the Modern Design auction this Wednesday we thought we would ask our senior valuer James Bassam to tell us about a special lot he has in the sale...

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Vinyl Records

Tomorrow we will be holding our Vinyl Record & Musical Memorabilia Auction from 10am; so we asked auctioneer and valuer Rupert Willows to tell us about his favourite lot.

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The Lockdown Lowdown on Auction Trends

The Lockdown Lowdown on Auction Trends

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Vinyl Records & Music Memorabilia

The past year has seen our sale calendar bend and weave to adapt to the prevailing conditions, one thing we have seen throughout however is that the desire people have...

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Well Done

It's always nice to get good feedback, like this e-mail we received on 5 February.

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A Real Taste of History

The much-loved Britons Arms Coffee House and Restaurant, 9, Elm Hill, Norwich, has closed its doors for the final time after 69 years.

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Information 8 February 2021

IMPORTANT INFORMATION"Bid & Collect" collections booked for today will need to be rearranged due to travel concerns. Please ring 01379 650306 to rearrange.

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Latest Diss Auction Rooms Information

We wish all customers of TW Gaze a Happy New Year.Last night's announcement of Tier Five is something we take very seriously and we have taken the difficult decision to...

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2021 Happy New Year

We wish all customers of TW Gaze a Happy New Year.

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December Auction Rooms Update

Thank you for your continued support and finding the time to read this information. It is a challenging environment for everyone and keeping customers and staff safe whilst conveying when,...

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You Bring the Tree and We’ll Provide the Presents…

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Auction Rooms Information

At time of writing we are concluding our very successful Architectural Salvage auction, the latest in the series of sales we have been able to offer throughout the year.

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Latest Auction News

Further to updated government instruction relating to Auction Houses, we can confirm that Wednesday’s Architectural Salvage Auction will proceed as planned, but it will be the last public auction to...

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Ernest Gimson Table

An important table is to be offered for auction at TW Gaze on Wednesday 28 October.

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A Call to Arms

Fittingly scheduled for the 11 November is the final Militaria auction of 2020. The sale is building up, currently featuring a diverse collection of all-things military including swords and edged...

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Stay safe with us

Stay safe with us

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Annual Lowestoft Porcelain Auction Takes a Trip

Annual Lowestoft Porcelain Auction Takes a Trip

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A Bull and a Goat went into a Coffee Bar…

A Bull and a Goat went into a Coffee Bar…

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Highs of Summer at Diss Auction Rooms

TW Gaze has successfully sold several examples of Louis Vuitton products in the last 18 months, from late Edwardian pieces to modern editions and they seem to be making...

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Spotlight on Celebrated Artist with Serious Ipswich ConnectionsBy Elizabeth TalbotSome weeks before lockdown a painting was consigned for auction in our next Gallery Sale.

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Friday Fusion at Diss Auction Rooms

Diss Auction Rooms has been steadily building back its sales calendar since lockdown eased and whilst auctions held in May and June were primarily online only and operated remotely, the...

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We have been delighted with our recent on-site auctions and how well they have been supported.

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DISS AUCTION ROOMS HAS EAST ANGLIA IN STITCHES

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Public Auction & Viewing Information

We are currently only open to the public on advertised days. All other times visits are available by appointment.

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Preparing for your Valuer Visit During COVID19

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Plant Auction

The most glorious summer conditions heralded the return to public onsite auctions with our first pop-up plant sale.

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Opening Information - June 2020

We are delighted to be opening tomorrow for our first public onsite auction since March.

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Plant Auction, Monday 15 June

We are delighted to announce our first live on-site event since March, appropriately in the form of our Plants & Shrubs auction.

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Auctions: There’s Still Lots Going On!

Auctions: There’s Still Lots Going On!

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Cupboard Love

From my vast experience of visiting private properties over the decades I can confirm that many of the most unexpected, but very pleasant, surprises from the appraisal of an house...

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A is for...

A is for...

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Remote Valuations

Whilst we are closed to the public, we are actively working remotely so if you are thinking of selling or letting something please contact us and we will set up...

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BBC Radio Suffolk

Thanks to a call to Elizabeth Talbot from producer Johnnie Wright yesterday morning, she's booked to talk to presenter Lesley Dolphin this afternoon on BBC Radio Suffolk about how TW...

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Galvanised and Game

TW Gaze Galvanised and Game under Government Guidelines

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Breaking with Tradition after 163 Years!

Breaking with Tradition after 163 Years!

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Auction Rooms Statement

Since the beginning of the Coronavirus outbreak, TW Gaze has been monitoring the situation carefully to assess the potential impact on our clients, our employees and our community.

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Auction Rooms Closed

On 24 March 2020 at 5pm the Auction Rooms will close for two months.

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Make an Appointment

With immediate effect: Appointment System Only

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Covid-19 - Important Information

Dear Client,

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Staff at Diss and Wymondham based estate agents, chartered surveyors and auctioneers TW Gaze voted to elect the East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) as their nominated charity of the year 2019.

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New Rate for Classic Vehicle Buyers

Our Automobilia auction is just around the corner Thursday 26 March. Vendors with Classic Cars, motorbikes and other vehicles will want to speak to sale organiser Andre Ling as these...

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BBC Bargain Hunt

Thank you to our loyal customers who always provide such a brilliant location for BBC Bargain Hunt – they really do love coming to Diss.

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Stick to What You Like

By Elizabeth Talbot

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Sainsbury Centre & TW Gaze

TW Gaze are proud and delighted to be Corporate Supporters of the Sainsbury Centre, Norwich.

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Bargain Hunt back at Diss Auction Rooms

We are delighted to welcome back the BBC Bargain Hunt team as they film for future episodes.

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Charity of the Year 2020

We are pleased to announce the TWG Charity of the Year 2020 will be Pancreatic Cancer UK

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Specialist Sale Brings Books Back in Volume

TW Gaze’s next specialist Book Auction, a popular favourite in this firm’s sale calendar, is Thursday 23 January 2020 and falls neatly between the 188th anniversary of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson’s...

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The TW Gaze New Year

The future is where TW Gaze lives; even before we end 2019 we are planning for 2021! But don’t’ worry we will still have time to fit 2020 in in...

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Happy New Year

The Directors and Staff of TW Gaze wish everyone a prosperous New Year. Thank you for your custom throughout 2019.

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Interest Brewing for Local Teapot

Interest Brewing for Local Teapot

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Norfolk History at its Best

Oxburgh Hall is a Norfolk jewel in the care of the National Trust. Despite being built during the Wars of the Roses, and despite its stunning crenulated silhouette, it was...

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Modern Classics the Danish Way

By Elizabeth Talbot

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Auction Rooms Closed

The Diss Auction Rooms is closed this afternoon whilst Bomb disposal attends the site. Please contact our main office on 01379 641341

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Local author Jenni Keer celebrated the publication in paperback form of her second book with a special event at Diss Auction Rooms last Thursday.

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Ohhh MG!

The arrival at Diss Auction Rooms of a shiny red, head-turning MG PA two-seater sports car with sparkly spoked wheels, soft top, oodles of chrome and characterful features such as...

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A Key Stone Firm

Many readers will be familiar with the name Drew Pritchard from the television programme “Salvage Hunters”. He has filmed at TW Gaze on occasion.

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Railwayana

Railwayana with London Transport

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Some Select Words

Some Select Words

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The Richard Bartram Collection

A lifetime’s collection of mechanical music is to be offered for auction in Diss on Friday 17th May.

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Automobilia

DOT motor cycles “Devoid of Trouble”

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Modern Design, 2 March 2019

As always, the Modern Design sale is set to cater to a wide range of tastes and styles with it’s eclectic mix of paintings, sculptures and furniture.

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The deciphering of the Rosetta Stone in the 19th Century caused an explosion of interest in and fascination with the ancient Egyptians to spread amongst Europeans.

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TW Gaze and Larking Gowen invite you to a joint seminar at the TW Gaze Diss Auction Rooms.

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A New Chapter for Diss Auction Rooms

TW Gaze is delighted to announce the appointment of Robert Henshilwood as Book Specialist at Diss Auction Rooms, as of 2nd January 2019.

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Militaria Sale Report

Coinciding with the centenary of the armistice of World War I, the recent Militaria sale was successful in exhibiting an array of important historical lots, including helmets, headwear and uniforms,...

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Charity Auction 2019

Director Mike Sarson has been confirmed as the auctioneer at the Star Throwers 10th Anniversary Ball 2019,

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TW Gaze is to host a fund-raising evening talk by Dr John Greenacre, Lecturer in History from Suffolk University on Wednesday 14 November.

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Coming Soon

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The Robert Barley Sale

The Robert Barley Sale: auction of items from his personal and stock collections

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Valuation Date

We are delighted to announce our attendance at St Mary Church, Bridgham.

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Guitars take Centre Stage

TW Gaze’s Musical Instrument Sale is Hitting a High Note

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Totally Bowled Over with New Auction Room

The inaugural auction held in TW Gaze’s newly commissioned bespoke building, The Waveney Room, took place on Saturday 7 July.

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Waveney Room to host first auction

We are delighted to welcome patrons to our brand new Waveney Room. Full opening to follow later in the year but for now we are thrilled to share this new...

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Going for Gold in Russia

Art Nouveau was an international art movement, but it developed unique national features in each and every country where it took hold.

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Far East Meets West End in East Anglia

There is a noticeable appetite in East Anglia for vintage textiles from the Far East. 18th and 19th Century Japanese, Chinese, Indian and Asian fabrics, needlework, garments and accessories such...

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Pick A Square Results

Thank you everyone who bought raffle tickets for our Charity Raffle. The combined results across our offices raised £185 overall, which we will add to the end of year donation...

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Tumbling for Early Silver

By Elizabeth Talbot

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Roadworks in Diss

Roadworks operating in Diss. Please use alternative route to Auction Rooms for Thursdays viewing or Fridays sale

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Diss Organ Festival 2018

We are delighted to be supporting this fantastic day for the town of Diss.

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Charity of the Year 2018

We are pleased to announce the TWG Charity of the Year 2018 will be the Epilepsy Society, via the local Clare Collection Fundraising Group.

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Christmas Poultry Show

We are holding our annual Christmas Poultry Show and Sale on Thursday 21st December at our Diss Auction Rooms.

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Antiques Road Trip

The episode of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip filmed at TWG in July with Judy Parfitt and Cliff Parisi from “Call the Midwife” will be screened on Tuesday 21 November on...

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Getting up Steam for a January Special

The words “private” “local” and “collection” always add a frisson of excitement to any auction promotion, but add “Railwayana”, “East Suffolk Railway” and “GER” to the mix and I begin...

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Impress with a Dress from Top Drawer Designers

“The term “vintage” is generally associated with the 1940’s – 60’s era” mused my colleague and fashion expert Debra Brown the other day, as she busied herself, dextrously dressing a...

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Twgaze final Clocks and Watches sale of 2017 once again featured some very strong results in what continues to be a resurgent market in recent years.

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Two British classics headline the Automobelia Auction at TW Gaze in Diss on Thursday 5 October.

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Lots to Talk About

Director of the firm Elizabeth Talbot can next be found presenting at St Mary's Church Redgrave. Ticket information can be found on www.redgravecommunitysociety.com

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Bargain Hunt

Bargain Hunt returned to film at Diss Auction Rooms at the beginning of the Summer, and the first of these new episodes will be shown on Monday 25 September on...

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Gaze Into The Future

The name TW Gaze is synonymous with the buying and selling of property, be that land, house, commercial premises or antiques and chattels.

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Wymondham Vintage Day

Sunday 10 September saw Wymondham alive with classic cars, vintage stalls and family-activities as the town held its second Vintage day.

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Can you say this about Lettings your agent?

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All things Bright and Musical

On Sunday 14 May 2017, the streets of Diss were alive to the sound of all things Bright and Musical during the first Diss Organ Festival.

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Land & Property Report

We had a fantastic turnout for TW Gaze’s Land and Property Auction on 11 May 2017.

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