Lake District: Get your antiques valued by Mitchells free

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Free valuations for antiques, jewellery, and curios are being offered at two upcoming events in the Lake District.

The first event will take place in Wasdale on Saturday, February 7 from 10am to 2pm at Wasdale Community Hall to support its upkeep.

The second, organised by Grasmere WI, will be held on Saturday, February 21 at Tweedies Bar and Lodge in Grasmere from 11.30am to 3.30pm.

The second event organised by Grasmere WI is on Saturday, February 21 and takes place at Tweedies Bar and Lodge Grasmere (Image: Mitchells)

Voluntary donations at the Wasdale event will go towards upkeep of the hall, while donations at the Grasmere event will support St Mary's Hospice Ulverston.

A spokesperson for Mitchells auctioneers said: "Do you have something you think might be valuable and want to find out what it’s worth?

"If so, don’t miss Mitchell’s free Valuation Events taking place in Wasdale and Grasmere this February.

Claire Machin, Mitchells (Image: Mitchells)

"For either event. just bring along your antiques, jewellery, pictures, collectables and curios to be valued free of charge by Mitchell's antiques and fine art experts David Brookes, James Moore and Claire Machin."

Items judged too large to transport can be represented with a photograph.

Mitchells, based in Cockermouth, also offers free valuations by appointment at its saleroom, as well as home visits across South Lakes and Furness.

James Moore, Mitchell's (Image: Mitchells)

Valuation requests, including photographs for online appraisals, can also be submitted by email.

The spokesperson said: "And if you do decide to sell something at auction, now would be the perfect time because entries are still open for Mitchell’s next Antiques & Fine Art Sale from 18th to 20th March and Country Sporting Sale from 15th to 17th April."

For more information, contact Mitchells on 01900 827800.

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