HENRY ALDRIDGE & SON
- UNIT 1/BATH RD BUSINESS CENTRE, BATH ROAD
SN10 1XA DEVIZES, WILTSHIRE
Phone: 01380 729199
Fax: 01380 730073
E-mail: Send messagewww.henry-aldridge.co.uk/default.htm
Short profile:
Henry Aldridge and Son are one of the South West’s premier auctioneers of antiques and collector’s items. A family run business operated by father and son team Alan and Andrew Aldridge. They were described recently by the top collector of Ocean Liner Memorabilia world-wide as the “Leading source of high end ocean liner collectibles in the world” and are universally accepted as the premier auctioneers in the sale of Titanic and White Star Line Material.
Detailed description:
Both Alan and Andrew pride themselves on Henry Aldridge and Son combining a friendly and relaxed atmosphere at their auctions together with a 21st century attitude towards their clients and business. Henry Aldridge and Son hold a number of world records for sale of items at auction. These include over £235000 for the Stone Collection of Titanic Memorabilia in October 2008.
Alan Aldridge is Principal Auctioneer and Valuer and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the company. He has been involved in the antiques business for over 30 years and following his father and grandfather Henry into the trade. Alan's personal areas of interest are Roman History, Numismatics, 19th Century English Paintings and English Furniture and Porcelain 1780-1930.
Andrew Aldridge is a consultant to the firm and carries on the family tradition of working in antiques. He has an honours degree in fine arts valuation and is a full member of the Elite Fine Arts Division of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, having been one of the youngest members ever to gain full membership at the age of 26. His specialist area of expertise is the valuation of Titanic and White Star Line Memorabilia, where he is thought of as one of the leading authorities in the World. Other interests include militaria more specifically British Campaign and Gallantry awards 1885-1945, current affairs and British history.
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