Legendary antiques expert Eric Knowles is coming to Leicestershire in search of forgotten treasure.
Eric, a familiar face on TV’s Bargain Hunt, Antiques Road Trip and Going For A Song, will host a special antique valuation event at Albert’s Archives Vintage and Loved, Evergreen Field, Pincet Lane, North Kilworth, on Thursday 1st August, from 10am- 4pm.
He has a vast knowledge of antiques and collectibles amassed over decades and is happy to assess anything and everything. However, he specialises in ceramics and glassware.
Eric, a published author on Victoriana, Royal memorabilia, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and René Lalique, is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. He has lectured at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum, the British Museum and national museums in Australia, Canada, the USA, South Africa, France, Germany and the Czech Republic.
He said: “I’m really looking forward to visiting Leicestershire. I’ve been fortunate enough to discover some fascinating objects in the area over the years, and I’ve met some wonderful people.
“If you have a special object at home, perhaps something you have an inkling just might be important or valuable, do pop to see me. If you like the guide price items can be consigned into auction on the day.”
Eric, a consultant for Hansons Auctioneers’ Fine Art and Decorative Art departments, hopes to see items such as Moorcroft Pottery, Lalique glass, Dame Lucie Rie stoneware, Liberty, studio pottery, art glass, Art Nouveau, Troika, Clarice Cliff, sculpture, metalwork, Arts and Crafts, Modernist, Brutalist and contemporary wares.
Charles Hanson, owner of Hansons Auctioneers, said: “Eric is a legend in the world of antiques, a man with immense knowledge and wisdom. This is an opportunity to benefit from his expertise, and perhaps pave the way to an auction windfall. All types of objects are in demand including ceramics, militaria, toys, paintings, works of art, music memorabilia, medals and coins, silver, jewellery and more.”
Eric Knowles will be at Albert’s Archives Vintage and Loved, Unit 2, Evergreen Field, Pincet Lane, North Kilworth, LE17 6NE, on 1st August 10am-4pm.
To find out more, email service@ hansonsauctioneers.co.uk or call 01283 733988.
