Guitar Auctions at Gardiner Houlgate

Guitar Auctions at Gardiner Houlgate Specialist auctions of Vintage, Classic and Modern Guitars and related gear. 4 auctions per year...

Gardiner Houlgate is one of the premier firms of auctioneers in The West Country, handling over 50,000 lots a year in 52 specialist auctions. We are market leaders in the auction world in the marketing and sale of Antiques, Paintings, Clocks & Watches, Musical Instruments, Pawnbroking, Clarice Cliff & Decorative Arts. We are located in Corsham, 7 miles from Bath and 15 minutes from the M4. Our pur

pose designed building has 4 specialist salerooms and ample free parking. We pride ourselves that we offer a personal, efficient, friendly and professional service

Auctioneering is reputed to be one of the oldest professions in the world, and has been used by countless generations to establish and achieve the true market value of goods. It is a traditional profession based on trust and responsibility for other people’s possessions, a tradition Gardiner Houlgate is proud to uphold in the world of Antiques and Fine Art. Unlike the archetypal provincial auctioneer, we have developed a range of specialist auctions, aimed at specific markets. With the use of modern information technology, dedicated mailing lists and targeted advertising and marketing, we ensure our clients have access to the international markets that we have established over recent years. We hold regular specialist auctions of Antique Furniture and Works of Art; Paintings; Watches and Clocks; Musical Instruments; Decorative Arts and Clarice Cliff; as well as frequent sales of Victorian and later furnishings. Our professional approach to these innovative auctions, together with our competitive charges means we are able to offer an unrivalled specialist auction service outside London. We are located in Corsham, close to Georgian Bath and the M4. Our 15,000sq ft purpose design building has four specialist salerooms, high security storage and ample free parking. The location was specifically chosen to allow easy access for our vendors and buyers, and our sales are regularly attended by national and international buyers as well as local collectors and enthusiasts. Under the direction of Jamie South and David Hare, more than £5,000,000 of Antiques, Fine art and specialist items are offered for sale by auction every year in some 52 sales.

2 - Guitars Part I including Artist Associated Instruments. 10am kick off. (Viewing from 9am) View, register and bid v...
08/09/2026

2 - Guitars Part I including Artist Associated Instruments. 10am kick off. (Viewing from 9am) View, register and bid via our website now!

1 - The Julia & Gered Mankowitz Collection. Followed by Memorabilia & Vinyl
07/09/2026

1 - The Julia & Gered Mankowitz Collection. Followed by Memorabilia & Vinyl

06/09/2026

Bidding starts tomorrow! Monday 7th September at 10am. - We’re kicking things off with The Gered Mankowitz Collection, featuring an incredible selection of limited edition and artist proof prints.

A standout highlight, and the only guitar offered on Day One, is this Fender ‘Hear My Message’ Stratocaster. One of just two prototypes made in collaboration with Fender and Authentic Hendrix.

Explore the full catalogue via our website to view the lots, register and get ready to bid.

03/09/2026

🎸 We’re open! Public viewing has commenced. Come on down and browse over 2300 lots of guitars, memorabilia and related items.

👀 Doors are open to the public Friday 4th September 9am - 5pm. Saturday 5th September 9am - 12noon and each morning of the sale next week.

📆 The Guitar Auction: 7th - 11th September 2026

📍 Gardiner Houlgate, Corsham, Wilts, SN13 9SW

🎸 The saleroom is ready! 🎸Our saleroom is all set for tomorrow’s public viewing, with over 2,300 lots of guitars and rel...
02/09/2026

🎸 The saleroom is ready! 🎸
Our saleroom is all set for tomorrow’s public viewing, with over 2,300 lots of guitars and related items waiting to be discovered.

Our auction commences Monday 7th September, featuring the incredible Gered Mankowitz Collection.

👀 Public Viewing

Thursday 3rd September — 9am–5pm
Friday 4th September — 9am–5pm
Saturday 5th September — 9am–12noon
Monday 7th September — 9am–5pm
🔨 Sales: 7th–11th September 2026
Whether you’re a serious collector, a lifelong guitar enthusiast, or simply curious to see what’s on offer, there’s plenty to explore.

See you there? 🎸

01/09/2026

Lot 361 in next weeks auction is this 1965 Epiphone Casino. Mods to keep it more “affordable”, but still a killer instrument. This one’s being sold on behalf of former Shadows bassist Mark Griffiths. Check out the full catalogue online now!

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27/08/2026

One of the more unusual guitars coming up in the forthcoming guitar auction. This 1980 Bill Puplett EXP style guitar. One of auctioneer Lukes highlights! What do you think?

Check out the full catalogue via profile links now!

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The sale room is starting to come together...
24/08/2026

The sale room is starting to come together...

WE’RE LIVE ! The full September auction catalogue is now live online. Over 2,300 lots to be offered over 5 days from 7th...
21/08/2026

WE’RE LIVE ! The full September auction catalogue is now live online. Over 2,300 lots to be offered over 5 days from 7th - 11th September 2026.

The sale includes the incredible Julia & Gered Mankowitz Archive Collection, over 800 guitars and hundreds of other guitar related pieces.

Head over to our website now to check out the full catalogue, register and bid.

See you at the sale!

Address

Gardiner Houlgate/The Bath Auction Rooms
Corsham
SN139SW

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+441225812912

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