A Yorkshire-based auctioneer and antique-valuer has opened a Harrogate office.
David Duggleby, which opened in 1996, has opened a salesroom on Raglan Street, making it the third of its kind alongside York and Scarborough.
The Harrogate site will host a number of dedicated valuation days, specialising in antiques, collectors’ items, jewellery and fine art.
Managing director, Will Duggleby, said:
“We’ve been looking at having a presence in Harrogate for a while, so we’re delighted that everything has come together – the right office, in the right place, at the right time for the business – and with the right person available to run it.”
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The firm has also appointed a jewellery specialist for the Harrogate office, but Mr Duggleby added “anyone can bring anything it to get it assessed and valued”.
He said:
“Sometimes people bring in family heirlooms that they simply want to learn more about.
“Others may want to know if an antique or collectable is worth selling.
“And there are, of course, occasions when people have absolutely no idea that they have something rather special – in which case the valuation can come as something of a shock.”
Mr Duggleby also said items consigned for sale will be directed into one of the firm’s “specialist auctions”.
Valuations and advice are free of charge.
David Duggleby Harrogate will be open each weekday except for Wednesday from 9am – 4pm.