A TV star and one of the UK’s best known antique specialists is set to hold a free valuation day this coming weekend.
Paul Martin will host the event on Saturday, December 6 at the historic grade 1-listed Parade House on Trowbridge’s Fore Street.
The event will take place between 10am and 4pm and will see the famous antique specialist provide 15-minute valuations for ticketholders free of charge.
A spokesperson for Parade House said: “We are offering timed tickets in 15-minute slots from 10am until 4pm. Paul will do his best to see you as quickly as possible, but there may be a short wait if some of the timed slots run over."
The TV antiques expert, who has presented shows like Flog It! and The Antiques Road Trip, was appointed head of valuations at Henry Aldridge & Son in 2023.
In anticipation of the event, Parade House owner Carey Tesler said: "We are delighted to welcome TV celebrity and antiques expert Paul Martin back to Parade House again for another exciting Antique Valuation day!
"It’s always fascinating to see what people find to bring from jewellery to memorabilia and paintings, and there are so many incredible stories attached to each object.
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"The event is free to attend and we are expecting long queues again so we’re offering festive refreshments in Ushers Bar while people wait to find out if they are sitting on a small fortune!
Paul is also head of valuations of Henry Aldridge Auctioneers in Devizes who recently reached a record £4m for a pocket watch and other items in their Titanic sale."
The auction rooms frequently offer high-value items, and are known for featuring items recovered from the wreck of the Titanic.
Earlier in November, the auction house sold a gold pocket watch that had been recovered from an elderly couple who drowned during the sinking of the ship for a record-breaking £1.78 million.
Ahead of the event, the Parade House spokesperson said: “Paul will be welcoming you at Parade House on Saturday 6th December and is excited to see what you bring him to value!
“So rummage through your jewellery, silver, heirlooms, china, pictures, furniture, objects or anything portable and bring it along for your free valuation - no booking necessary, but first come first served!”
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