Bonhams to keep Honiton office, but auctions to be held elsewhere

THE function of Bonhams, in Honiton, is set to change after this month.A spokesman for the London-based fine art business, which has premises in Dowell Street, has told the Herald that, although change is on the way, the company will retain a presence in the town.Rumours had claimed Bonhams were pulling out of Honiton."Our last auction in Honiton will be in April," the Knightsbridge-based spokesman said."However, our office in the town will continue."It will provide advice and valuations, and source items for sale in London or elsewhere.