Michael Baggott
Michael remembers his love of antiques starting in the schoolyard and is now one of Flog It鈥檚 most recognisable faces. He has a wealth of knowledge on collectables great and small, and can always be relied upon when it comes to silver.
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Antique silver, smallwork, boxes, early spoons, provincial and continental silver
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锘縈ichael bought his first 'proper' antique 鈥� a Chester silver Vesta case 鈥撀爁or 拢22.00 while he was still in school. It took him a long time to buy it, as he had to save up his dinner money for over a month!
Michael carries out research into provincial British silver having a particular passion for early spoons
From these humble beginnings, Michael progressed in his career in antiques working at the prestigious saleroom whilst still at university. After graduation, he went on to run south silver department for four years, after which he began to work as a private consultant dealing 'by appointment' in antique silver.
Alongside this, Michael carries out research into provincial British silver having a particular passion for early spoons. He is also an author of expert works on silver, having written An Illustrated Guide to York Hallmarks 1776-1858 among other things, including numerous articles for , the journal of the Silver Spoon Club of Great Britain. Michael of course is a proud member!
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