Avery Associates

House Clearance & Probate Valuation Services


  • HOME
  • HOUSE CLEARANCE
    • Probate House Clearance
    • House Clearance
    • FAQ
    • Hoarder House Clearance
    • Garden Clearance
    • Charity Donations
    • Recycling
    • House Clearance Gallery
    • Our Locations
  • PROBATE HELP
    • Probate Valuation Guide Fees & Advice
    • Probate House Clearance
    • Executors Information
    • Services For Solicitors
    • Our Locations
  • PROBATE VALUATIONS
    • Probate Valuation Explained
    • RICS House Valuation
    • Classic Cars
    • Jewellery
    • Coins
    • Books
    • Stamps
    • Vintage Toys
    • Records
  • REVIEWS
  • NEWS
  • ABOUT
  • CONTACT

RICS Probate Valuation Bracknell Forest, Berkshire – Rare Regency Tea Caddy Found

March 15, 2012 By Avery Associates

In a recent probate valuation in Bracknell Forest, Berkshire one of our probate valuers discovered a very rare blonde tortoiseshell tea caddy.

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy Valued For Probate

Avery Associates are regularly instructed to carry out probate valuation in Berkshire and it was during the valuation of chattels at the Bracknell Forest property that the rare Regency blonde tortoiseshell tea caddy was found. We have also carried out probate valuation in Binfield, Warfield and Winkfield, but it was during the probate vauation of house contents in Bracknell Forest that the tea caddy was discovered. The use of tortoiseshell for decorating tea caddies and other objet d’art was common in the Regency period from which this particular tea caddy dates.

About The Use Of Tortoiseshell For Decorative Objects

Unfortunately, trading in real tortoiseshell was devastating the hawksbill turtle population. Although the hawksbill exists worldwide, it is now considered to be a severely endangered species. The possible extinction of the hawksbill, as well as difficulty in harvesting led to a substitute with the 20th century invention of celluloid (an early version of plastic) mimicking the much desired tortoiseshell design. Today, few areas export true tortoiseshell, in hopes the species will survive if it is not hunted.

Other Items Valued Include Rare Bank Notes

Among other items of interest found were a number of early Bank of Jamaica £20 notes, pocket watches and a selection of modern art. Apart from this the contents were what you would expect to find in a bachelor flat. The remainder of the contents were general and of a modest value so the total valuation was less than £1500 and with the estate subject to IHT this meant an added tax liability of £600. Our RICS probate valuation will ensure that the chattels are not under or overvalued.

To reduce risk and avoid the possibilities of Inheritance Tax Investigation call Avery Associates for an accurate and professional RICS probate valuation in Berkshire – Call 0800 567 7769

Filed Under: Chattels Valuation Tagged With: berkshire, Bracknell forest

Our House Clearance Services

We provide a full house clearance and property management solution:

  • We clear hoarded houses, regardless how big or how cluttered
  • We clear all types and sizes of property, irrespective of location, or access is restricted or where parking is difficult or not available.
  • We can help avoid water damage by draining the central heating system.
  • We can secure the property and change the locks.
  • We can reinstate the gardens and maintain them whilst the property is empty.
  • We can provide 24 hour security to eliminate the risk of squatting or unlawful occupation.

As well normal house clearances we specialise in clutter clearance and we can clear a hoarded house which may contain years of accumulated possessions, or which have abnormal amounts of general household items, sometimes as a result of compulsive hoarding syndrome.

Equally we can help to clear a property where the occupants were previously unwell and unable to care for themselves or their property which sometimes results in insanitary, dangerous or just plain unpleasant conditions.

More info

What We Do

Get A Quick Quote

Client Reviews

Feb 1, 2021
by Sally Thompson on Avery Associates
Sensitive House Clearance

You have done an excellent job, given that you had very little time. Brenda and I do appreciate how much you have done and feel it is really kind of you... Read More

Feb 1, 2021
by Sacha Hawes on Avery Associates
Hoarded House Clearance

I would firstly like to thank everyone at Avery associates for their hard work . We called Jeff after the sudden death of my father. He was a "hoarder... Read More

Feb 1, 2021
by Jennie Adams on Avery Associates
House Clearance And Search For Valuable Items

We are very grateful to Jeff and his team for carrying out a clearance on a very cluttered relative’s house. He fitted in with our timeframe organising... Read More

Page 1 of 39:
«
 
‹
 
1
2
3
›
 
»
 

Share, Email or Print

Looking For Something?

Our Latest News & Advice

  • What is the Difference Between Probate Value and Market Value?
  • A More Holistic Approach to Animal Hoarding
  • How Covid-19 Affects the Way We Do Our Probate Work


Avery Associates
291 Mitcham Rd
Tooting SW179JQ

Tel: 0800 567 7769 or 0208 640 0044

Services provided throughout London and the Home Counties. View our clearance case studies.


Website Terms | Privacy Policy | Sitemap | Copyright © 2005-2018 Avery Associates
Website Development by Avara Web Media