Tim is never happier than when he has a gavel in his hand or while cataloguing one of the many fantastic collections that we receive. Tim heads up our hugely popular specialist Toy Collector's Auction. Tim is an experienced auctioneer who is often asked to hold talks about his role within the industry as well as hosting charity auctions. Tim has been one of the regular experts on BBC Bargain Hunt since 2017 and also co-presented the first series of BBC One’s Street Auction in 2016. Tim throws all of his energy into his work whether at the saleroom or on the screen and he clearly loves every minute of it. Tim also contributes to many radio shows, magazines, websites and blogs around the world - a man in demand!
Favourite items at auction – 1980’s toys, football programmes, vinyl, 20th Century Decorative Arts and silver
Twitter - @TimWeeks720
With a background at Director level in sales & marketing, as well as online retail, Martin handles all matters relating to advertising and PR for Wessex. After spending over a decade as a touring musician, Martin also spent five years working for some of Europe's biggest selling guitar and drum magazines, and now heads up our world renowned market leading specialist vinyl records & music memorabilia department. Martin can often be heard on local and national Radio discussing vinyl records and has contributed to BBC TV as a vinyl expert. Martin has written and been featured in numerous articles for national and international print & online publications including The Telegraph money section, The Sun, The Times, Rolling Stone Magazine, NME, Record Collector Magazine and many more. Martin is also regularly called upon as auctioneer and valuer on Dickinson's Real Deal on ITV. Martin believes that he has the best beard in the auction industry.
Favourite items at auction – Vinyl, music memorabilia and watches
martin@wessexauctionrooms.co.uk
Twitter - @MartinHughes720
Ben has been a pivotal part of our team for over 10 years. Always happy to help, he is often the first person that you will meet when visiting our saleroom and a warm welcome is guaranteed. In his spare time, Ben is likely to be found on a motorbike riding around Europe.
Favourite items at auction – Scandinavian design, cameras and retro lighting
An auctioneer with over 30 years of experience on the rostrum and a familiar face around the auction room. Peter takes great pride in every item that he puts under the hammer and his personality makes our Antiques, Collectables & Furniture auctions a great day for all. Peter can often be seen hosting our valuation days at locations across the country where he can help you get your items appraised by our experts.
In his spare time you'll find him at The Emirates Stadium supporting his beloved Arsenal FC.
Favourite items at auction – 60’s football memorabilia, TV related diecast and novelty silver
Russell heads up our team of porters and spends many hours travelling around the UK collecting items from sellers.
Favourite items at auction - Subbuteo, Scalextric and Football Programmes
Neil joined the Wessex team in 2018 to launch our specialist militaria department and holds regular specialist auctions each year.
Neil also has a passion for watches, as well as a keen knowledge of general antiques & collectables.
Neil is on hand at the auction room to appraise and consign single items to full collections.
Favourite items at auction - medals, coins, stamps and postcards
Richard has been with us for 8 years and will always be on hand to help you collect any items from auction. He is often behind the wheel of the Wessex van driving throughout the UK collecting items for auction and despite his slender build is a man of great strength.
Favourite items at auction – clocks, guns and advertising
Ivan has been with us as our philatelist for 8 years and can also be seen on auction and viewing days. In a past life Ivan has been privy to studio performance by The Who, The Rolling Stones, Blondie, Pink Floyd and more.
Favourite items at auction – Stamps, of course!
Tim works all sale days and viewing days for us and is a vital member of the team. He is also a keen collector of Disney pin badges and likes to spend his spare time working on his Ford Pop. If you have a spare hour or so ask him to tell you all about it!
Favourite items at auction – die-cast model cars
A Reading FC fan that has been to almost every league club ground in the country, Trevor has proven to be a great signing for the Wessex team.
Favourite items at auction – football programmes and vinyl