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SERVICES OFFERED

Lectures on various aspects of early European Ceramics and English Porcelain

Advice on forming, adding to or dispersing collections

Buying and selling on commission

Preparation of detailed inventories

Valuations for Insurance and Probate

All work is carried out in the strictest confidence. A commission fee is charged based on the hammer price, while fees for valuations are charged on a per hour basis.

Commissions to buy at auction are happily accepted. Personal viewing, written condition reports and bidding on your behalf can be undertaken on request.

Packing and shipping can also be arranged.

LECTURES & STUDY DAYS

Each lecture is scheduled for an hour's length, but longer presentations can be arranged. Study Days with lectures on various aspects of European Ceramics can be arranged to include an identification session of items brought for examination.

My lecture titles include:
Chelsea & Bow Porcelain, a study in Contrasts
Bow Porcelain, circa 1744-75
Chelsea Porcelain, circa 1745-70
The Porcelain Pioneers of the 1740s
European Porcelain at Fenton House, Hampstead
English Porcelain Figures of the 18th Century
A Concise Chronology of early Meissen Porcelain
18th Century French Soft Paste Porcelain
European Ceramic Fakes, Forgeries and Adaptations

Other subjects are available on request.