Barrow postcards sold exceedingly well at 1818 auction.

A collection of hundreds of vintage photo postcards of Barrow and the surrounding area sold for £12,000 at 1818 Auctioneers.

The adage quality always sells came to the fore in this auction, says Bill Nelson saleroom manager at 1818 Auctioneers.

As Mr Nelson explained: “Two collections of postcards of the highest standard attracted great interest in 1818 Auctioneer’s specialist online timed auction ending Sunday, June 27.

“The first, from the estate of a renowned collector from the Barrow area, and numbering hundreds depicted everyday life in Barrow-in-Furness over 100 years.

"We expected them to make between £7,000 to £9,000 but they sold for just under £12,000.

“The second collection belonged to a man who spent time in Eastern Asia offering an amazing glimpse into life in Singapore, Penang and Malaysia.”

The top lots out of 119 in a sale that included stamps, was an album of more than 150 postcards of Singapore which made £1,800 (lot 102).

The valuer who was tasked with cataloguing them was Ken Payne who said: “The Barrow postcards are high-quality real black and white photographs.

“They were produced for both tourists and residents who used them in the days before the internet for everyday communication. They show what Barrow and area looked like in the early twentieth century, providing a fascinating insight into this historical place. We’re delighted with the results, quality cards and quality prices.”