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
This material is held atNeath Antiquarian Society Archives
- Reference
- GB 3167 NAS WHR
- Dates of Creation
- 1781-1888
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 0.027 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.
Access Information
No restrictions
Acquisition Information
Source not recorded.
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.
Conditions Governing Use
Usual copyright regulations apply.
Appraisal Information
All records have been retained.
Accruals
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