Staff Profiles
Stephen Whittaker
Managing Partner and Auctioneer
stephen.whittaker@fellows.co.uk
0121 212 2131
Stephen joined Fellows & Sons in 1986 after five years in the Army and two years working for Vickers Defence Systems in Newcastle-upon-Tyne as a regional export sales manager. Specialising in Silver and Furniture, Stephen's interest in antiques came about when he met and married Jayne Fellows and joined the family business. Stephen has the responsibility of the day-to-day running of the firm supported by Jayne who has been involved in the business from a very early age. Stephen has a degree in Spanish and French which helps with some enquiries from abroad!
Jewellery, Silver and Watch Department
Richard Slater
London Office
richard@fellows.co.uk
020 7127 4198
07810 097 408
Richard was formerly a director and spent the last 11 years heading up Jewellery , Silver and Watches for Dreweatt Neate in Newbury. He has been appointed to spearhead the expansion of Fellows to London and the South.
Heather Bailey
Jewellery Valuer
heather.bailey@fellows.co.uk
0121 212 6303
Heather has more than 16 years experience in the jewellery trade having worked for Geoffrey Richard of Birmingham and JJ Rudell of Harborne before joining Fellows & Sons in 1987. Twenty years later Heather is responsible for the eight major Antique and Modern Jewellery auctions which take place each year, arranging all aspects of preparing the catalogues and dealing with both buyers and vendors alike.
Claire Marsh DGA, FGA
Jewellery Valuer
claire.marsh@fellows.co.uk
0121 212 6306
Claire studied Gemmology for two years at the School of Jewellery and is a member of the Gemmological Association. She was awarded the Diploma in Gemmology and Diamond Diploma. Claire helps value, catalogue and provide condition reports for items in the Antique and Modern Jewellery Sales and Secondhand Jewellery and Watches.
Georgina Kettle
Jewellery Valuer
georgina@fellows.co.uk
01212 212 6308
Georgina has been at the Jewellery School for four years. She gained a BA Hons in Jewellery Design and Silversmithing and has taken gemmology this year. She has done the DGA and is currently awaiting her results in August. She has also completed the practical part of her FGA and will be finishing the theory in January.
Louise Ludlam B.A. (Hons)
Jewellery Department Administrator
louise@fellows.co.uk
0121 212 2131
Louise relocated to Birmingham after the completion of her degree in Silversmithing and Jewellery at Loughborough University. She has recently joined Fellows & Sons as jewellery administrator and will be assisting the antique & modern jewellery department.
Karen Southam DGA
Jewellery Valuer
karen@fellows.co.uk
0121 212 6304
Karen joined Fellows in 2004 having studied at the Jewellery School for two years and gaining her D.G.A. Karen is responsible for Secondhand Jewellery and Watch Sales.
Katja Schoebel M.A.
Jewellery Assistant
katja@fellows.co.uk
0121 212 5504
Katja graduated from the University of Chemnitz, Germany, in 2000 with an M.A in Business Administration & Political Science. Since then she has worked for Heickmann KG, an auction house in Germany and The Barber Institute of Fine Arts, before joining Fellows in 2008.
Naomi Wilson DGA B.A (Hons)
Silver and Watch Valuer
naomiw@fellows.co.uk
0121 212 6302
Naomi Wilson joined Fellows & Sons in 2006 to complement her position as Jeweller in Residence at Bilston Craft Gallery. Her residency followed completion of a BA in Silversmithing and Jewellery at Loughborough University. She now heads up the Silver and Watches department.
Rebecca Webster
Watch Valuer
rebecca@fellows.co.uk
0121 212 5501
Rebecca has recently joined Fellows & Sons after completion of her BHI and HND in Horology. Additionally she studied for 2 years as a jeweller and silversmith. She is responsible for cataloguing and valuing wrist and pocket watches.
Samantha Butler
Junior Departmental Assistant
samantha@fellows.co.uk
0121 212 5505
Samantha covers the jewellery, silver and watch departments in showing items to customers on viewing days for sales and is currently studying a course in Gemmology at the School of Jewellery.
Sharna Bridgewood
Saleroom Manager
sharnab@fellows.co.uk
0121 212 5503
Sharna hails from the world of retail. She spent three years in the jewellery trade industry managing a jewellery shop right in the heart of The Quarter. You'll most likely see her in the saleroom where she is responsible for showing items on viewing days and bidding on behalf of customers via the telephone. She also supplies condition reports, is responsible for customer relations and commission bids.
Furniture & Toys Department
Kevin Jackson
Valuer, Auctioneer
kevin@fellows.co.uk
0121 212 5508
Kevin returned to Fellows & Sons in May 2006 bringing with him a great deal of experience as a general valuer and auctioneer. He also has a specialist interest and knowledge of Toys.
Marketing
Mary Long
Marketing Manager
mary@fellows.co.uk
0121 212 5500
Mary's background stems from the world of fashion, starting with completion of her design degree at the University of the Arts, London College of Fashion. From there she worked in the field of fashion PR for design and retail fashion companies. Returning from London, Mary has joined Fellows & Sons and is responsible for our marketing activities.
Alexandra Bennett
Marketing Assistant
alexandra@fellows.co.uk
0121 212 5500
Alexandra has completed her first year studying Business Administration at the University of Bath. She has joined Fellows & Sons as part of a six month industrial placement for her degree. She assists with the marketing department.
Administration
Sandra Ford
Office Manager
sandra.ford@fellows.co.uk
0121 212 2131
Sandra has been with Fellows & Sons for twenty five years and knows everything there is to know about the administration of auctions and Fellows & Sons!
Wendy Butler
Administration and Customer Relations
wendyb@fellows.co.uk
0121 212 2131
Wendy joined Fellows in 2003 with over 15 years experience as a Customer Relations Manager. She is the first point of contact for our customers, dealing with all aspects of Customer Relations, telephone bidding, invoices, and administration.