Please use the links below to contact the relevant specialist:
Books, Manuscripts and Maps – Nicholas Worskett nicholas@chiswickauctions.co.uk
Nicholas was the head of the book department at Christie’s South Kensington and has many years experience, with a particular enthusiasm for good maps.
A book sale is held at least 5 times a year. The next one is Tuesday 5th March. Follow his private blog: http://www.nicholasworskett.com/stories.php
Ceramics, Glass and Oriental works of Art – William Rouse (Director) william@chiswickauctions.com
William has 25 years experience in the auction world with several years at Christies South Kensington in the general valuation department, and a special interest in early Chinese ceramics. We sell ceramics and oriental items in our weekly Art, Antique & Interiors auctions and our Fine Antiques & Art with Books Auctions. Our next Fine Asian sale will be held Tuesday 7th May.
Furniture, European Works of Art – Tom Keane (Director) tom@chiswickauctions.com
Tom has nearly 30 years experience in the world of antiques, having previously owned and run a successful auction room in Brentford and is now a well known television personality. We sell furniture in our Art, Antiques & Interiors weekly sales and also in our Fine Antiques & Art with Books Auctions. Tom always knows what furniture is coming up for sale and when, so if you require something special please contact him.
Pictures – Tony Sullivan basia@chiswickauctions.com
Tony started work at Sotheby’s Belgravia as it then was, over 30 years ago and worked his way up from a porter to a specialist cataloguing old master pictures. His speciality is 20th Century, but he has handled a huge variety. While he is currently unwell a colleague, Basia is answering his emails. We sell pictures in our weekly and in our bi monthly ‘fine’ sales.
Toys, Dolls & Costume - Tracie Vallis tracie@chiswickauctions.co.uk
Tracie has had an enthusiam for antique dolls & costumes for 30 years. Tracie successfully ran the Bonhams doll, teddy bear with toy department for many years. She is adding at least four small toy & textile sales to our monthly sales and holding two large LIVE on-line bidding specialist sales twice a year. The next Doll, Teddy Bear, Toy, Lace and Vintage Fashion specialist sale is on Tuesday 30th April, 11am followed by our Arts, Antiques & Interior sale. Tracie is here every Wednesday for valuations, but also here at other times by appointment.
Jewellery and Watches – Matt Caddick matt@chiswickauctions.co.uk
Matt has been valuing jewellery and watches for many years having developed his skills dealing and visiting auction rooms. We sell jewellery and watches weekly in our Art, Antique & Interior sales and in our bi monthly Fine Art & Antiques sales. Matt is available for valuations every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.
Silver – William Rouse william@chiswickauctions.co.uk
Silver is sold in every sale we hold, in both our weekly and Fine Art & Antiques sales. Chiswick has a particularly good record selling silver, and with the value of silver at an all time high, there has never been a better time to sell!
Stamps and Coins – John Carrol john@chiswickauctions.co.uk
John has worked at Chiswick Auctions for over 10 years doing general valuations on the road – however his love in life is stamps, and he has an encyclopedic knowledge of them.
General Valuations – for items which don’t fall into the above categories and everything else, please contact our valuations department with photographs and any identifiable markings wherever possible - valuations@chiswickauctions.co.uk
Militaria – Major Ian Mattison – Historical knowledge gained over a period of 20 plus years in the army means Major Ian brings a refreshing look at the militaria which will be for auction in the months to come. His skill and detailed research together with real life experience brings a valuable added dimension to Chiswick Auctions which is sure to attract the attention of many a discerning client looking to add to or sell their collections. Valuations based on this experience will be very welcome by our visitors.
