Valuations are carried out for:-

• Insurance

• Probate

• Inheritance Tax Assessment

• Capital Transfer Tax

• Family Division

• Capital Gains

• Open Market Sale

• Valuation following loss

Valuation Costs

Verbal assessments will usually be carried out without charge.

Written valuations are charged on an individual basis, taking into account the time taken and the importance of the items assessed. You will be advised on the cost of your written valuation during your initial telephone enquiry. Telephone (01803) 813781 or email me.

Appraisal of your items can take place in your own home, solicitors office or bank.

You can also bring items to Bearne's Auctioneers in Torbay or Exeter, where Jethro Marles has overseen the valuations and sales of jewellery and silver since 1977.

Items are valued at the time of inspection, so if you wish, you can ask questions as the valuation is being recorded.


For further information or to make an appointment, please telephone (01803) 813781 or email me.

Your valuation document will describe in detail all items valued individually above the threshold required by your insurance company. A brief list of all other less valuable items will be included providing a complete inventory of items assessed.

A photographic record can be made of all items valued in excess of the valuation threshold and can form part of the valuation document for insurance purposes.

A CD for use in a computer can also be provided. It will contain the files used to generate your valuation and photographs. This means that clients with a personal computer will be able to generate additional copies of their valuation and the photographs as and when required. Also, updating the valuation in the future is a much easier, less time consuming and therefore a less expensive task. Telephone (01803) 813781 or email me.