Island Life Magazine Ltd April/May 2013 | Page 53

ANTIQUES No Mystique at Brading Rex Gully has always been proud of the fact that Hose Rhodes Dickson Auction Rooms have one of the best customer service records. Although clients have sometimes initially been a little shy about venturing through the doors of the spacious saleroom at Brading, once inside the reception and valuation area they realise what a helpful, and knowledgable, team awaits them. Rex has picked his staff because of their customer service skills. The regular valuation mornings have proved such a success for many reasons, including the parking available alongside the building, which is always appreciated when people have heavy boxes full of their treasures. The reception area is alongside the saleroom and many clients were amazed when, a few months ago, there was a stuffed elephant looking down at them! Amongst the many lots recently brought in for the internationally advertised fine art auction to be held on April 25 are two very fashionable Goldscheider wall masks (one pictured) which, after extensive research, have been valued at £300 - £500 each. Now spring is officially here, sort out those boxes in the attic and bring them along to Brading. There is no mystique, only a warm welcome! The auction rooms telephone number is 01983 402222 or [email protected]. Rex Gully • Auctioneer & Valuer • 01983 402222 • www.hose-rhodes-dickson.co.uk www.visitislandlife.com 53