Briggs Auction, Inc.

Briggs Auction is owned and operated by Stephen Turner, the fourth generation of the Briggs-Turner family, taking over from John H. Turner, Janice Briggs Turner and William J. Briggs. Mr. Turner's grandfather, Robert J. Briggs, took over the business from his father in the 1960's. Each subsequent generation has succeeded in growing and expanding the business to meet the demands of the market and consumer expectations, and we continue to offer the finest fresh-to-the-market merchandise from local, Main Line, PA, and Delaware Valley Estates, Homes, and Collections.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to provide our clients and customers with the highest level of professional, courteous, honest, and ethical service and to obtain the highest possible price for the finest quality merchandise, sold at absolute auction without minimums or reserves, in order to ensure the finest auction experience.
Briggs Auction is more than the sum total of the merchandise we have sold over the years. At the heart of our operation are our people and the pride that we take in knowing our customers as individuals. This has been our philosophy from the very start.
OUR HISTORY
Briggs Auction was founded in 1932 behind the Booth's Corner School, the site on where it still stands today. We began with two auctions each week, selling livestock on Tuesdays and other merchandise on Fridays. At the Friday auctions, everything on hand was sold, with nothing carried over, and the tradition has continued into the present, with bi-weekly, online Discovery auctions and monthly online Fine Estates Auctions.
Upcoming Auctions from Briggs Auction, Inc.
JANUARY 30 | FINE ESTATES AUCTION
A curated collection of studio art pottery by Hans Coper, Dame Lucie Rie, John Ward, Jimmy Clark, Karl Scheid, and others; period and contemporary fine art including Hans Hoffman; a fine selection of estate fine jewelry and watches; antique, midcentury modern and contemporary designer fine furnishings; period and contemporary decorative arts; vintage designer accessories by Herm?s, Louis Vuitton, and more; silver; carpets; fine porcelains; studio art glass and paperweights; books, and more interesting finds, all from selected Main Line, Pennsylvania and Delaware Valley estates and collections, including the estate of Helen E. Scott on the Ardrossan estate in Villanova, PA, and the collection of Dr. John Shea of Philadelphia, PA.Bidder Reviews for Briggs Auction, Inc. (382)
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8 Latest Top ReviewsSee All
LaserLeawood, KS
Dec 04, 2025

YarrowBaltimore, MD
Nov 29, 2025
Briggs auction
Briggs auction showed all the the views of the item I bought, including the faults. When I previewed it, they lifted it up for a better view. The pickup was seamless, and I am very happy with the item I bought. I would be glad to buy from them again.

FrankHuntsville, AL
Nov 28, 2025
Incredible packing. Item looked new-well beyond expectations.
Incredible packing. Item looked new-well beyond expectations.

GrahameAstoria, NY
Nov 20, 2025
Love Briggs
nothing is too hard-and they offer reasonably (and friendly) priced delivery-could not be happier

JosephWestfield, MA
Sep 01, 2025
They go above and beyond to be helpful.
I arrived 5 minutes late, after 8 hours of driving, to pick up the fabulous chair I won at auction from them. They had already left the premises, so my trip was wasted. I informed them, and the owner brought the chair to my home without charge. and he then carried it into my house for me. A fabulous gentleman. What a wonderful organization!

AllenSan Antonio, TX
Aug 17, 2025

LaurieLos Angeles, CA
Jun 25, 2025
Great Collection
I am a huge Calder fan. This little glimpse into his art is wonderful. This is a very special collection.

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