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David J. Barby and Associates have been trading for nearly two years but
as an idea, its gestation covered the entire professional career of David
J Barby himself. Over thirty five years experience in the world of
antiques and auctions and latterly as an expert on a number of BBC
programmes, has given David Barby a finely honed sensitivity to the
nuances of the trade and the ever-changing requirements of its customers.
We offer an Independent Valuation Service primarily for insurance and
probate. The value of antiques is prone to the swings of fashion.
Therefore people who love to surround themselves with antique furniture,
pictures, porcelain and so forth, need to be aware of the fluctuations in
the market.  Not to mention
it is a legal requirement to prove ownership of an item if a claim is
being made to an insurance company. David J. Barby FRICS and Associates
provide valuations with detailed descriptions, photographic images and
realistic valuations for replacement in today’s market. Preparing valuations for the purpose of probate can often mean
dealing with people coping with bereavement as well as the break-up
of a family home and the executors benefit from the detailed listing of
the deceased effects giving them a chance to come to considered decisions
regarding the dispersal of items. David J. Barby FRICS and Associates are
able to assist with this process by advising on the most suitable course
for selling.
As a company we are increasingly approached by individuals wishing to sell
items. In the past when surplus furniture was to be sold or a house
cleared, everything was simply transported to the local auction house for
what it would make on the day. Today’s clients require more than this. We
take the time to access the best possible location for the sale of
individual items.  Sometimes it is advantageous to arrange a private sale
with a specialist dealer rather than offering items for sale by auction. A
new service just being launched is the opportunity to offer items for sale
on the internet.
David J. Barby FRICS and Associates take the individual approach to its
clients. From the initial meeting and preparation of a valuation to the
dispersal of goods, each step is undertaken with personal attention. All
of which is carried out with complete client confidentiality and efficient
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