Out & About July 2017

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A fine pair of 18ct gold and mother of pearl cufflinks.
£250 to £350
A Victorian gold and hardstone spinning seal.
£120 to £180
A late Victorian 15ct gold and seed
pearl brooch cum pendant.
£80 to £120
A modern yellow metal bracelet.
£300 to £400
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.
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.
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