An Auctioneer's Lot
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.43 (900 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1844560554 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 216 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-31 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
'Marvellous forget about car boot sales and eBay: this is the real thing.' -- Independent
For over thirty years he has uncovered a huge range of priceless (and occasionally worthless) antiques, and he has met, done business with and befriended people from the farthest corners of English life - normal, eccentric, sometimes lovable, often baffled and occasionally terrifying. From priceless eighteenth-century dining tables hidden away in decaying farm sheds to tattooed gypsies with a penchant for Wedgewood china, professional auctioneer Philip Serrell has seen it all. What's in your attic?. Funny, startling, poignant and above all true, these stories of ordinary people with extraordinary possessions are the perfect inspiration for anyone who's ever wondered whether they might just be sitting on a fortune. In An Auctioneer's Lot he brings to life a world in which the most valuable antiques frequently turn up in the most unlikely places - and accompanied by the most unlikely people
. Philip Serrell has been an auctioneer for over thirty years and is well known as one of the experts appearing alongside David Dickinson on BBC TV's Bargain Hunt
Jennifer Bunting said The English countryside, a quest for antiques and delightful people.. This is a light-hearted biography of the career of an auctioneer active in the Worcestershire area of England. The events chronicled are mostly the 1970's and 1980s. The influence of the "All Creatures Great and Small" style of reminiscence is clear. The author focuses on interesting people met along the way. Their stories are told with gentle humour. The book begins with farmstock sales and moves on to antique auctions, but you do not need to be interested in either to enjoy it.. Wonderful characters, memorable recollections Having watched and enjoyed Philip Serrell on "Bargain Hunt", we expected to enjoy this book of his recollections. It was in fact even better than expected, with Philip's early adventures in the Worcester area bringing him into contact with a quite remarkable boss and mentor who showed him the ropes of his chosen profession.The thrill of the hunt kept them on their toes as they assessed, sold (but not always) and toted up the proceeds of some amazing finds from deceased estates, owners in need of cash injections and some just wanting a change of lifestyle. Of all the adventures, i. "INFORMATIVE & AMUSING" according to lady blue. There is a story behind every piece of antiquity. Most often the story is as interesting as the item itself. Mr. Serrell deftly reveals this tit-bit with the dry humour for which the British are known. Even if you have no interest whatsoever in antiques this entertaining book will make you laugh (LOL).Auctioneer/Antiques Dealer Philip Serrell graduated from Loughborough College of Physical Education, a very far cry from auctioneering. Mr. Serrell illustrates that while a college education is very fine indeed, little can compare to practical experience in the real world. One canno