Out & About February 2017

A Middle Eastern yellow metal fringe necklace. £150 to £250

Thomas Plant discovered his love for auctioneering at a young age, living on the family farm. Watching the man with the gavel at local cattle auctions was a regular event, and Thomas quickly decided on which side of the rostrum he’d rather be.

He went on to take a degree in antiques and served his apprenticeship with leading auction houses, including Christie’s in London.

A Victorian gold and hardstone spinning seal. £120 to £180

A late Victorian 15ct gold and seed pearl brooch cum pendant. £80 to £120

Today, Thomas is the co-owner of Special Auction Services in Newbury and is also a favourite TV expert on BBC programmes, including Bargain Hunt, Flog it! and Antiques Road Trip . If you’ve any jewellery, antiques and collectables you’d like valued for auction, don’t forget we hold free valuation days every Wednesday at: Saleroom Two, 80 Greenham Business Park, Newbury, RG19 6HW. Telephone (01635) 580 595 for an appointment. www.specialauctionservices.com

A fine pair of 18ct gold and mother of pearl cufflinks. £250 to £350

A modern yellow metal bracelet. £300 to £400

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