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Photo: the Greasbys saleroom, past and present
A South London auctioneer for over a century
Greasbys has proudly served South London as a renowned public auctioneer for over a century. Founded by Henrietta Greasby, the firm recently celebrated its centenary, marking a hundred years of dedicated service from its original location.
Originally housed in converted stables, the sale room was upgraded to a two-storey building about 40 years ago, allowing the business to evolve with the times.
Photo: the original saleroom
Our story
Founded by Henrietta Greasby
Henrietta Greasby founded the firm as a public auctioneer serving South London, and it has served the area from its original location ever since.
A saleroom in converted stables
The business was originally housed in converted stables.
A new two-storey saleroom
The saleroom was upgraded to a two-storey building about 40 years ago, allowing the business to grow and evolve with the times.
A hundred years of service
Greasbys celebrated its centenary, marking a hundred years of dedicated service to South London from its original location.
Auctions every two weeks
Still family-run at 211 Longley Road, Tooting, Greasbys holds a public auction every two weeks, from antiques and jewellery to unclaimed baggage.
Photo: the saleroom in the early days
Photo: the saleroom today
IN THE PRESS
Greasbys in the news
Our unclaimed baggage and lost property auctions have drawn attention from national and local press over the years.
THE GUARDIAN · 2014
Luggage auction: bargain baggage battle
BBC FUTURE · 2015
Did an airline auction off your luggage?
MY LONDON · 2023
Tooting auction house, lost property
THE TELEGRAPH · DECEMBER 2023
Inside the mad world of lost property auctions
THE GUARDIAN · AUGUST 2025
The secrets of lost luggage auctions: I bought four bags for £100, what would I find inside?
LONDONIST
Greasbys Auctioneers, Tooting: a visit
HACKNEY GAZETTE
Inside Transport for London’s lost property auction, Greasbys
Come and see for yourself
Join us at 211 Longley Road, Tooting, for our next auction.