David has spent his career in the auction world, leading the saleroom team at Addisons of Barnard Castle and serving as Director at Thomas Watson Auctioneers in Darlington before founding Elstob Auctioneers. He holds an MA in Antiques from the University of Central Lancashire and is a regular face on antiques television programmes.
Although his knowledge spans many fields, David has a particular passion for 20th-century design and is especially recognised for his expertise in the work of Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson, the renowned Yorkshire craftsman. Under his direction, Elstob Auctioneers has become a focus for the buying and selling of Mouseman furniture and related pieces.
In addition to valuations and sales, David provides clients with trusted advice on conservation, restoration, storage and shipping, ensuring they receive expert support at every stage of the process.
