Eric is widely known and greatly respected in his chosen sphere, and we are delighted that he has taken a place on our board of directors. After a thirty two year career with Bonhams, and now in to his fifth decade as television's undisputed doyen of antique-related programming – Eric has assumed the same revered status as Arthur Negus and Henry Sandon before him.

It is of inestimable value to us that Eric has associated himself in such a visible yet fundamental manner with our venture on The Pantiles, and are sure that his involvement, and that of his highly respected friends and colleagues, will make you feel entirely confident in any dealings you may have with The Hoard - and eager to pay us a visit and meet our Chairman in person during one of his regular visits to Tunbridge Wells.