Estate of Framlingham antique dealers Richard & Miranda Goodbrey to be auctioned by Lacy Scott & Knight in Bury St Edmunds

The estate of renowned Framlingham antique dealers will go under the hammer in Bury St Edmunds.

Richard and Miranda Goodbrey first set up shop in Wickham Market in the 1960s before their move to the town a few years later – inspired to undergo a career change after auctioning their belongings during their move.

The couple covered many aspects of the trade, with Richard focusing on furniture and while Miranda would scour for hidden gems in box lots.

Miranda died in 2018, while Richard died in November 2022.

On Saturday, May 20, Lacy Scott & Knight auctioneers in Bury St Edmunds will host a stand-alone auction of the pair’s estate.

On offer will be the contents of their shop and home in Framlingham, including Victorian sailor’s woolworks to Regency specimen marble inlaid tables, Georgian mourning rings to Howard & Sons sofas, and shell-work studies to cast iron garden benches.

The sales will take place without reserve, with public viewing available the Thursday and Friday before the auction.

Lacy Scott & Knight described the pair’s workshop at the grade-II listed former Plymouth Brethren house – alongside he cottages nearby – as a ‘Mecca for the industry’,

A spokeswoman for the firm said: “Over 40 years plus of trading they built a name for interesting and quality art, antiques and furniture, which attracted royalty and celebrities, as well as pioneering trends in interior design.”