Alastair Meiklejon News

Discover the fascinating history and collectible value of playing cards, from their origins in ancient China to royal connections and five-figure auction sales.

Many homeowners underestimate the value of everyday contents like furniture, carpets, and appliances, assuming their old valuations are still accurate. This article explores how rising costs, changing lifestyles, and overlooked items can leave homes underinsured, highlighting why an up-to-date valuation is essential.

Luxury or Lie? A Guide to Identifying Replica Watches” explores the rise of high-quality counterfeit timepieces, their sources, and the motivations behind buying them. It highlights the ethical and legal concerns and the challenges of spotting fakes in the luxury watch market.

Find out what our team of valuers would love to find under the Christmas Tree this year. From jewellery to rare books – or even a chinchilla!

Why do people buy luxury timepieces? It is a question that many people will ask, but nobody can truly reply with one answer.
Is it to tell the time? – highly unlikely.
Is it a status symbol? – possibly.
Is it to stand out from the crowd? Again, quite possibly.

A recent discovery by one of our experienced valuers, Alastair Meiklejon during a Walk-Through Valuation,  led to an exceptional financial opportunity for our client, highlighting the crucial importance of the need for everyone to have a valuation and greater understanding of their assets. The item, part of an inherited collection, had never been insured and [...]