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About Us
Thomas Del Mar Ltd was founded in 2005 and has been holding
sales biannually entitled "Thomas Del Mar Ltd in association with
Sotheby's" since then. Thomas was formerly Head of
Sotheby's Worldwide Department of Arms, Armour and Militaria and
assisted Sotheby's with sales in London, New York, Denmark,
Zurich, Billingshurst and Hanover. The sale of works of
art from the Royal House of Hanover included arms and armour
which sold for £4,764,004 ($8,392,610) which continues to stand
as a World Auction Record for an ancestral collection in this
field. Thomas continues to work as a Consultant to
Sotheby's on valuations and sales of major collections.
Thomas Del Mar works closely with his former Sotheby's
colleagues, Peter Smith and Ian Eaves (former Keeper of Armour
at the Tower of London) who have both been working as
consultants since the founding of the company in 2005. The
day to day running of the office is organised by Clair Boluski
assisted by George Duckett who is also responsible for front of
house.
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Thomas Del Mar Ltd is the largest independent saleroom of
Antique Arms, Armour and Militaria in London and has held a
number of distinguished sales in this field. Recent sales
include:
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Property removed from Warwick Castle
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£ 840,000
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The Peter Cottis Collection
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£ 280,000
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The Property of a German Princely
Family
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£ 240,000
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Fine Eastern Arms and Armour From A
Private French Collection
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£ 200,000
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The Property of a U.S. Collector
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£ 190,000
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The Property of a German Nobleman
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£ 140,000
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