Flints Auctioneers

Flints Auctioneers was launched in summer 2017 when dealers Matthew Nunn and Keith Petts teamed up with auctioneer Jonathan Brown.

Holding auctions in Thatcham, Berkshire, the firm specialises in cameras, antique scientific and medical instruments.

Nunn and Petts previously set up specialist online dealers’ website Fleaglass.com which they will continue to run.

Pick of the Week: Microscope looks good at £88,000

07 May 2018

A rare 18th century variable microscope by eminent instrument maker George Adams sold for £88,000 at specialist science and early technology auctioneer Flints (20% + VAT buyer’s premium).

Niche specialists launch auction firm for cameras and scientific instruments

10 July 2017

A new auction house is to open in London hoping to find a gap in the market for cameras, scientific and medical instruments.