Special Auction Services was established in 1991 and became famous for its auctions of Staffordshire Pot Lids, Prattware, and Commemoratives. In April 2002 the first Toys for the Collector auction was held, and the company became a leading auction house in these two specialities.
On 1st September 2006 Special Auction Services was acquired by Specialist Auctions Ltd and the first Jewellery, Antiques and Fine Art auction took place overseen by the new directors Thomas Forrester and Neil Shuttleworth.
Special Auction Services (SAS) has since expanded and now holds over 40 specialist auctions and up to 12 monthly auctions each year. In 2012 we were invited to become a member of Society Of Fine Art Auctioneers (SOFAA).
Our team prides itself on combining a high level of honesty, expertise and professionalism. Our friendly attitude and personal service sees buyers and sellers returning regularly time after time.
Director, Auctioneer and Valuer Thomas became Director of SAS in 2006 having some ten years experience by this time. He worked his way up the ranks at Philips in Bath from porter to Auctioneer and Valuer...
Director, and the Company Secretary of Specialist Auctions Ltd. Specialist for Jewellery, Watches, Silver, Antiques and Fine Art.
Specialist for Scientific Instruments and Photographica, Toys and Trains Before joining Special Auction Services in June 2009 as a Director, Hugo worked at Phillips and later became a Director at Christies, where he ran the Toy and Train Department from...
Auctioneer and Auction Manager Jessica joined the SAS team in early 2017 having some ten years previous experience as an auctioneer and valuer.
Charity Partner We work with and support this great charity in a number of ways
Doll and Teddy Bear Specialist Consultant Daniel Agnew joined the SAS team in March 2013, and is a World-renowned expert in Dolls, Dolls’ Houses, Teddy Bears and Traditional Toys.
Dolls & Teddy Bear Assistant Helen joined SAS in March 2022 to assist Daniel in the Doll and Teddy Department
Toy and Train Manager and Auctioneer Dominic began his career at the age of eighteen working at Andover Saleroom alongside his degree.
Toys and Train Specialist Bob joined the Specialist Auction team in January 2011, he works closely with Hugo, meeting clients and undertaking valuations
Toy and Train Specialist Graham joined the SAS team in 2014, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge of railways, toy and model trains, and road transport- especially trams and trolleybuses.
Toy Specialist Adrian is a key member of the SAS Toy Department, his speciality lies in cataloguing and valuing lead and other figures.
Catalogue Production and Administration Michael joined SAS in November 2021 in the Toy and Train department
Music Specialist Dave has been with SAS since 2016 working on the Music and Entertainment auctions.
Sport and Music Ephemera David heads up sport memorabilia and the ephemera side of the music department. Outside of work, David is a keen sportsman...
Mechanical Music Specialist Christopher joined Christie’s in 1970, after Cambridge, and took over the cataloguing of musical boxes and gramophones, which he developed into a stand-alone subject at Christie’s...
Militaria & Collectables Valuer & Cataloguer Adam commenced his career at SAS in 2007. From learning the ropes as a porter, he then worked his way up to helping catalogue the Antique and Fine Art sales.
Administration Julie has worked with Special Auction Services since 2016. You will find Julie at the helm, manning the front desk...
Administration Lynne has been part of the SAS team since 2014. Lynne is often the first point of contact for enquiries...
Office Administrator Sheena joined SAS in the summer of 2019. Sheena has taken on the vital role of the client account within the business as part of the administration team.
Packing Room Manager Since 2014 Ken has headed up the packing team here at SAS ensuring packages are not only sent out safely and securely...
Camera Cataloguer and Valuer Since 2018 Mike has taken on the role of cataloguing the express camera auctions. He has a keen interest in photography and cameras and has experience with buying and selling them...
Photographer Deborah joined SAS in 2015 after leaving Christie’s having been their fine art photographer for 19 years.
Tribal Specialist Tom joined SAS in 2019 as a Tribal Specialist. Tom has antiques in his blood and having grown up in such a diverse environment
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