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In July this year we sold a neo-gothic
Book of Hours
,
or
Heures du Moyen Age
in this translation, edited by
Gruel-Engelman and published in 1862.
It was bound in tan calf skin with a dedication
dated 1889 to the inside cover and came in a red
Moroccan leather box selling for £448.40.
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.
www.specialauctionservices.comSee over the page for a chance to join
Thomas Plant on a great antiques
pursuit and raise money for charity