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With the antique marketplace becoming ever more fashionable depicted through the phenomenal number of television programmes relating to antiques in one way or another. Along with the rise in magazines enjoying either the titles including the interest of, 'antiques' or articles within their publications relating to antiques. This issue value has become paramount. At 'Tantalus Antiques' we recognize this and incorporate the sister company 'IDS Valuation Consultants'. |
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This recognizes that there are a variety of different requirements of valuations for example, value to buy at / value to sell at, value for inheritance tax, value for insurance, realizable value, retail value and auction value! The differences in these values can be as confusing as the question itself, " what is the value of my given piece? " With our extensive experoence we can guide you through the multitude of 'values' to arrive at the purpose of your valuation along with a relative true value for the purpose which you require. We also recognize that no one expert can be an expert in all disciplines of the 'World of Antiques'. For this reason we have accumulated a number of people under the 'umbrella' of the Valuation Consultants to embrace the rquirements of the multi-disciplined 'World of Antiques' to the end of an accurate, informed and professional valuation for you, the client, for whichever purpose is required. |
| We keep a record of all valuations carried out by us on an electronic database, along with photographs enabling a swift and secure method of notyfing any relevant authorities (insurance company, loss adjuster, police) of the distinguishing features of your piece and a photograph for the purposes of identification. | ![]() |
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