Meet the Team

Ben Gamble

Managing Director

Ben has been at the helm now since Cuttlestones began in 2008 and he manages the day to day running of the company. He has been in the auction industry since 1993! Ben deals with private and professional clients for valuations to include Probate and Insurance.

My best find to date was a wonderful Thomas Sidney Cooper oil which realised over £60,000!

He is also willing to purchase a new set of golf clubs if anyone has a set that works..!

Rosie Blackburn

Wolverhampton Saleroom Manager

Rosie has previously had responsibilities in all areas of the business, her primary role now is managing our Wolverhampton Saleroom. Rosie has expert knowledge of antique maps and books, with over 30 years experience in the field. Rosie has had the pleasure of cataloguing a rare collection of Charles Dickens first editions which sold for over £10,000 and a superb collection of H.G. Wells rare works which sold for more than £20,000.  In her spare time Rosie enjoys reading, knitting, red wine and a good pub quiz.

Dave Eglington

Auctioneer and Valuer

Debbie Curtis

Penkridge Client Manager

Debbie joined Cuttlestones in 2009 to pursue her interest in antiques and 20th century collectibles. She is enthusiastic to provide good customer service and works at improving relationships with buyers and vendors and is the first point of contact if you have any concerns with Cuttlestones Penkridge. She is also cataloguing and accounts manager for our Quarterly Antique auctions.

Dawn Parsons

Penkridge Office Manager

Dawn joined Cuttlestones in 2017 and is the main point of contact on reception. She is responsible for the day to day smooth running of the office and manages the cataloguing and accounts for our fortnightly Home and Antiques auctions.

Harry Wilson

Penkridge Saleroom Manager

Ollie Forrester

Head Porter, IT & Admin

Ollie joined Cuttlestones in 2016 and assists with the running of the saleroom helping to value, catalogue and photograph items in the fortnightly Home and Antiques auctions and is our go to IT guy.

Brian Cantrill

Auctioneer and Auction porter

Will Coxon

Auction Porter

Andy Machin

Auction Porter

After a 30-year career in the Staffordshire Police Force, Andy took retirement keen to pursue his other interests. He is a useful addition to the Cuttlestones team, assisting at pre-auction viewings and on sale days. Andy enjoys skiing and is a keen horseman; taking part in local equestrian one day events and competitions.

Adrian Simmons

Valuer

David Spencer

Jewellery Consultant

Geoff Milsom

Stamp Consultant

Geoff Milsom is a leading international supplier of stamp collections and lots to smaller dealers and collectors. As such, he has a worldwide knowledge of stamps from 1840 to 1960. In 1985 he joined the Philatelic Traders Society and has served on Council since 1998. Along with his wife, Gina, he has traded as Geoff Milsom (Stamps) PTS since 1985.

Clive Haynes

Fine Art and Picture Consultant

Clive is our fine Art and picture specialist. With over 40 years of experience in the business his focus is on developing our Fine Art sales in Penkridge. In his spare time he is a keen fisherman and quiz enthusiast.

Roy Stokes

Specialist Consultant

Roy Stokes, who hails from the Black Country, specialises in the identification and valuation of collectables including toys, trains, postcards and other ephemera. A keen collector himself - with interests in diecast toys, slot cars, military badges, medals and old post cards - Roy has worked for several local auction houses over the past 20 years, following a 27 year career in the Wills and Trusts Department at Barclays Bank.

Gareth Stanford-Iddon

Porter and Junior Valuer

Gareth joined Cuttlestones in 2018 and assists with all aspects of the saleroom. With 14 years’ experience in the antiques world he also responsible for valuations especially Furniture and Jewellery items.  In his spare time he competes in clay pigeon shooting competitions and has previously represented Team GB

Barnie Gamble

Top Dog

The one who is really in charge