Murray & Co and its Sunday auction: the famous ‘hammer’ of Madras nears the century mark
Murray & Co’s iconic Sunday auction hammer in Chennai is set to reach a century of continuous use. Since its first strike on 10 February 1927, the only interruptions were a short relocation and the COVID‑19 shutdown. Partner Hemant Srivatsa notes the firm’s shift from early real‑estate sales to retail furniture and later industrial auctions, while its presence in the city remains strong.