Auction catalogues, 1848-1868; sales particulars and auction posters, 1781-1888; auctioneer's licence, 1850
Records of Thomas Thomas and William Harry Rees of Neath, printers and auctioneers
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- ReferenceGB 3167 NAS WHR
- Dates of Creation1781-1888
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description0.027 cubic metres (1 archive box)
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Thomas Thomas (born in Neath c. 1819) traded from 1 Charlesville Place, Neath, as an auctioneer. After his death in 1868 the business was sold to William Harry Rees (born in Swansea c. 1844). In a trade directory of 1891 he was described as auctioneer, accountant, land, estate & house agent, printer, bookbinder, machine ruler & account book manufacturer, agent to the Alliance Fire & Life Insurance Co. & the Crown Accident Insurance Co. The 1881 census adds that he employed 3 men and 2 boys.
Arrangement
Arranged into auction catalogues, sales particulars and auction posters and auctioneer's licence.
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Note
Compiled by Andrew Dulley for the ANW project.
Other Finding Aids
A hard copy of the catalogue is available at the Neath Mechanics' Institute.
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Usual copyright regulations apply.
Appraisal Information
All records have been retained.
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