Out & About July 2017

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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.
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 SAS
hold free valuation days every Wednesday at:
Saleroom Two, 80 Greenham Business Park,
Newbury, RG19 6HW.
Telephone (01635) 580 595
for an appointment.
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TOP TIPS:
n Always buy the best quality you
can as prices will hold for resale
n Look for well-known makes
n As with anything you are looking to
buy, always check out the condition
and, if you can, view the items
before you buy
n Try before you buy – if you are
buying a piece to use, feel it’s
weight and check it is right for you
as bespoke items often come to
the market
Sold for £2,280
Sold for £384
Sold for £504