Antiques Saleroom
The Octagon Salerooms, 113a East Reach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3HL
01823 332525 antiques.saleroom@gth.netMeet the Team
Tom joined Greenslade Taylor Hunt in 2005, working within the milk quota department in Taunton. He was sponsored by GTH to undertake correspondence courses in both a Diploma in Surveying Practice and then an Honours Degree in Estate Management. Subsequently he qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 2013 and a Fellow of the Association of Agricultural Valuers in 2016. Tom relocated offices to Sedgemoor Auction Centre when it opened its doors in 2008, with his varied work load now including Red Book valuations, compensation claims, tenancy matters, subsidy claims, machinery auctions and any other rural professional matters. Tom also has a regular auctioneering slot at Sedgemoor, where he can be found selling sheep each Saturday. Tom became a Partner in 2020.
Tom Mellor MRICS FAAV
Partner
01278 410250
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Peter joined Greenslade Taylor Hunt in 1999 as a saleroom assistant and rapidly assumed responsibility for the company’s sales of Books, Maps & Documents. He was also instrumental in the development of regular Collector’s Sales and, in 2004, moved on to become Head of the Collector’s Department for the country’s largest provincial auctioneers. That year he wrote the Miller’s guide to Collecting Diecast Vehicles (published 2005). He re-joined Greenslade Taylor Hunt in 2014, to run both its Collector’s and Book Departments from newly acquired premises, and was appointed an Associate Partner in 2016. He holds a doctorate from Oxford University.
Peter Rixon D.Phil., B.A (Hons)
Associate
01823 332525
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Derek joined WRJ Greenslade & Co in 1983 from Berry Bros in Northampton. A dairy farmer’s son from Castle Cary in Somerset, he trained at the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester and was articled at RB Taylor & Son in Yeovil in 1978. Derek became an equity partner in 1986 at the age of 27. He heads up the farm sales department as a specialist live and deadstock auctioneer and spends up to two days a week at Sedgemoor Auction Centre. In 2009 he took over the management of the antiques department based at The Octagon Saleroom, Taunton, where he, along with his team, including his wife Samantha, conduct monthly Antique and Specialist Sales, as well as General Sales staged at Sedgemoor Auction Centre. He is on the Arbitrator’s panel for specialist livestock valuations of all types. He is actively involved in carrying out TB valuations in Wales and in his spare time he manages his livestock farm in the Vale of Taunton.
Derek Biss FRICS FAAV
Partner and Auctioneer
01278 410251
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Stuart joined W R J Greenslade & Co in October 1975. The Priory Saleroom was open in the late 1970's and general sales were then held at the former Taunton rugby clubhouse. The department moved to Magdalene House in Church Square, Taunton in 1992. Moving back to the Priory Saleroom he became saleroom manager in 2008 and the department later opened at the Octagon in East Reach. Stuart heads the sporting sale department and became a consultant valuer in 2017 carrying out valuations for all purposes, branch office valuations and house visits.
Stuart Triggol
Valuer
01823 332525
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Samantha joined the Greenslade Taylor Hunt agricultural department in 2006. In 2009 she was temporarily seconded to the Fine Art department to provide emergency cover. This move heralded her true vocation. Suitably equipped with an Arts degree and formidable organisational skills she was never destined to sever the Fine Art tether, and to this day remains an invaluable part of the Antiques team. In 2017 Samantha joined forces with her husband and Greenslade Taylor Hunt Partner, Derek Biss, and together they manage the Antique Saleroom. In her spare time Samantha enjoys the outdoor life and helps to run their family stock farm in the Vale of Taunton.
Samantha Biss
Office Manager
01823 332525
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Mike joined the Antiques team at the Octagon Salerooms in Taunton in 2006. He has a variety of roles including coordinating the successful monthly general sales, merchandising the saleroom, photographing the items entered for auction, and also conducting the live bidding operation.<br><br>On Saturdays, Mike also conducts house viewings for the Taunton Residential Sales department.<br><br>Mike's son is a very good golfer who is looking to have a career in the game. In Mike’s spare time he volunteers as the Junior Organiser of Taunton & Pickeridge golf club junior section looking after up to 60 boys & girls aged 5-18 years, organising weekly tournaments, matches and many other events. He holds positions on various committees at the golf club along with a successful role for England golf to promote junior golf throughout the country, and he is also the secretary for the Somerset golf league.
Mike Hooper
Saleroom Co-ordinator
01823 332525
Email Mike
Tom Mellor MRICS FAAV
Partner
Tom joined Greenslade Taylor Hunt in 2005, working within the milk quota department in Taunton. He was sponsored by GTH to undertake correspondence courses in both a Diploma in Surveying Practice and then an Honours Degree in Estate Management. Subsequently he qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 2013 and a Fellow of the Association of Agricultural Valuers in 2016. Tom relocated offices to Sedgemoor Auction Centre when it opened its doors in 2008, with his varied work load now including Red Book valuations, compensation claims, tenancy matters, subsidy claims, machinery auctions and any other rural professional matters. Tom also has a regular auctioneering slot at Sedgemoor, where he can be found selling sheep each Saturday. Tom became a Partner in 2020.
Peter Rixon D.Phil., B.A (Hons)
Associate
Peter joined Greenslade Taylor Hunt in 1999 as a saleroom assistant and rapidly assumed responsibility for the company’s sales of Books, Maps & Documents. He was also instrumental in the development of regular Collector’s Sales and, in 2004, moved on to become Head of the Collector’s Department for the country’s largest provincial auctioneers. That year he wrote the Miller’s guide to Collecting Diecast Vehicles (published 2005). He re-joined Greenslade Taylor Hunt in 2014, to run both its Collector’s and Book Departments from newly acquired premises, and was appointed an Associate Partner in 2016. He holds a doctorate from Oxford University.
Derek Biss FRICS FAAV
Partner and Auctioneer
Derek joined WRJ Greenslade & Co in 1983 from Berry Bros in Northampton. A dairy farmer’s son from Castle Cary in Somerset, he trained at the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester and was articled at RB Taylor & Son in Yeovil in 1978. Derek became an equity partner in 1986 at the age of 27. He heads up the farm sales department as a specialist live and deadstock auctioneer and spends up to two days a week at Sedgemoor Auction Centre. In 2009 he took over the management of the antiques department based at The Octagon Saleroom, Taunton, where he, along with his team, including his wife Samantha, conduct monthly Antique and Specialist Sales, as well as General Sales staged at Sedgemoor Auction Centre. He is on the Arbitrator’s panel for specialist livestock valuations of all types. He is actively involved in carrying out TB valuations in Wales and in his spare time he manages his livestock farm in the Vale of Taunton.
Stuart Triggol
Valuer
Stuart joined W R J Greenslade & Co in October 1975. The Priory Saleroom was open in the late 1970's and general sales were then held at the former Taunton rugby clubhouse. The department moved to Magdalene House in Church Square, Taunton in 1992. Moving back to the Priory Saleroom he became saleroom manager in 2008 and the department later opened at the Octagon in East Reach. Stuart heads the sporting sale department and became a consultant valuer in 2017 carrying out valuations for all purposes, branch office valuations and house visits.
Samantha Biss
Office Manager
Samantha joined the Greenslade Taylor Hunt agricultural department in 2006. In 2009 she was temporarily seconded to the Fine Art department to provide emergency cover. This move heralded her true vocation. Suitably equipped with an Arts degree and formidable organisational skills she was never destined to sever the Fine Art tether, and to this day remains an invaluable part of the Antiques team. In 2017 Samantha joined forces with her husband and Greenslade Taylor Hunt Partner, Derek Biss, and together they manage the Antique Saleroom. In her spare time Samantha enjoys the outdoor life and helps to run their family stock farm in the Vale of Taunton.
Mike Hooper
Saleroom Co-ordinator
Mike joined the Antiques team at the Octagon Salerooms in Taunton in 2006. He has a variety of roles including coordinating the successful monthly general sales, merchandising the saleroom, photographing the items entered for auction, and also conducting the live bidding operation.
On Saturdays, Mike also conducts house viewings for the Taunton Residential Sales department.
Mike's son is a very good golfer who is looking to have a career in the game. In Mike’s spare time he volunteers as the Junior Organiser of Taunton & Pickeridge golf club junior section looking after up to 60 boys & girls aged 5-18 years, organising weekly tournaments, matches and many other events. He holds positions on various committees at the golf club along with a successful role for England golf to promote junior golf throughout the country, and he is also the secretary for the Somerset golf league.
On Saturdays, Mike also conducts house viewings for the Taunton Residential Sales department.
Mike's son is a very good golfer who is looking to have a career in the game. In Mike’s spare time he volunteers as the Junior Organiser of Taunton & Pickeridge golf club junior section looking after up to 60 boys & girls aged 5-18 years, organising weekly tournaments, matches and many other events. He holds positions on various committees at the golf club along with a successful role for England golf to promote junior golf throughout the country, and he is also the secretary for the Somerset golf league.
About this Office
Opening Hours
Monday:09:00 - 17:30
Tuesday:09:00 - 17:30
Wednesday:09:00 - 17:30
Thursday:09:00 - 17:30
Friday:09:00 - 17:30
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed
