PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED BY HARRY POTTER
TO BE AUCTIONED

A black and white photograph, signed by Daniel Radcliffe (Harry potter), is to be auctioned at Clarke Gammon Wellers’ Guildford Auction Rooms, Bedford Road, at their forthcoming Fine Art Sale, 24th June 2003.

The only autographed still so far released from Warner Brothers is of the scene where Harry receives his acceptance letter in the first Harry Potter film, The Philosopher’s Stone, and is to be issued together with an original acceptance letter addressed to Harry Potter and used in the film. Also included in the lot is the letter’s original envelope, with its wax seal, and a letter of authenticity from Warner Brothers.

Clarke Gammon Wellers, the only Auctioneers in Guildford, was approached by a Lady called Barbara Datson who is raising money for a Children’s Hospital in India that has virtually no equipment. All the money from the lot will go to the Kanti Children’s Hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal.

“ The sale is perfectly timed with the release of JK Rowling’s latest Harry Potter book,” says Gordon Patrick, Auction Room Manager at Clarke Gammon Wellers. The sale is expected to fetch between £5,000 and £7,000. Mr Patrick commented “I have heard of the letters alone selling for £7,000 so this is unique for us. It may sell to a collector, perhaps in America.”

The buyer will receive copies of the letter it holds so he or she can read it without damaging the example.

 

Issued 20th June 2003

 

NEW ERA FOR CLARKE GAMMON WELLERS

AThe two highly respected firms Clarke Gammon and Wellers have now formally merged to form Clarke Gammon Wellers.

Long established independent estate agents, Clarke Gammon, has a proud history of over 80 years experience in the property industry. Incorporating Wellers, specialists in agricultural and equestrian property and rural practice has resulted in a truly multi-faceted firm. Wellers (formerly known as Weller Eggar) was originally formed from the amalgamation of two highly respected and complimentary agricultural practices, Weller & Co of Guildford and Eggar & Co. of Farnham, founded in 1871.

Jeremy Zeid, partner of Clarke Gammon Wellers commented: “The new firm heralds a new era as we will now be able to offer an even greater range of services covering all aspects of residential, rural and agricultural property complementing the existing professional services of land and new homes, surveying, commercial, fine art auction and valuation, throughout Surrey, West Sussex and North East Hampshire.”

Commenting on the merger, senior partner of Clarke Gammon Wellers, Tony Jamieson said: “It is important to be able to offer a broad range of services to all customers. We feel the merger between two highly regarded and experienced firms fulfils a gap in the market, giving us a leading edge over our local competitors.”

As a result of the merger, the sales, professional and agricultural departments will be based at 4 Quarry Street in Guildford and Residential Lettings and Commercial property division are now located at 59 Quarry Street. To discuss the range of services that Clarke Gammon Wellers offer contact the head office on 01483 880900 or visit their website www.clarkegammon.co.uk.

 

Issued June 2003