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# Lichfield auctioneer breaks sales record despite coronavirus restrictions
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfield-auctioneer-breaks-sales-record-despite-coronavirus-restrictions/
- Published: 2020-05-28T06:54:56.000Z
- Updated: 2020-06-22T12:24:47.000Z
- Description: A Lichfield auctioneer says his business has smashed sales records despite the coronavirus crisis.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Business, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:18, News

A Lichfield auctioneer says his business has smashed sales records despite the coronavirus crisis.

Richard Winterton Auctioneers has moved all sales online due to COVID-19 restrictions.

But business has shown now signs of slowing down, with a recent three-day sale breaking the £150,000 barrier.

![A sapphire pendant sold in Lichfield](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/sapphire-pendant-t.jpg)

A sapphire pendant sold in Lichfield

The family firm saw more than 2,700 bidders taking part, with a collection of SAS medals selling for £25,000 and a sapphire pendant reaching £32,000.

> “There were terrific results in all categories, from jewellery, watches and silver to stamps, comics, cameras and whisky.  
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> “All the hard work and meticulous planning paid off as we smashed our three day sale record, breaking the £150,000 bracket and attracting 2,742 bidders from around the world.”  
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> Auctioneeer Richard Winterton

Other highlights saw a collection of cigarette and trading cards each £3,500.

> “We also saw the strongest demand for ‘brown furniture’ we’ve seen for a number of years.  
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> “We have evolved to operate totally differently compared to the start of the year yet our results are better than ever.  
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> “Now we are looking forward to a completely new sales timetable as we continue to take every precaution to keep everyone safe while offering a valuable service to new and existing clients.”  
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> Auctioneeer Richard Winterton