Bonhams has announced the appointment of Kate Flitcroft as Senior Specialist in the London Jewellery Department effective 5 July 2021. She is based in New Bond Street.
Kate joins Bonhams from Lyon and Turnbull where she was head of the jewellery and silver department in London, having previously spent 10 years at Christie’s also in London.
Winner of the 2016 prestigious Anderson Medal for gemmology from the Gemmological Association of Great Britain awarded annually for the best set of papers in the Gemmology Foundation Exam, Kate is also a regular expert on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow.
Kate is a qualified auctioneer. Her many achievements on the rostrum include a rare white glove sale (i.e. every lot was sold) and more than £2.5 million raised in charity auctions.
Bonhams Head of Jewellery UK Emily Barber said: “I am very pleased to welcome Kate to Bonhams. Her wealth of experience will be invaluable as we continue to expand our jewellery offering in the UK.”
Kate Flitcroft said: “I am delighted to be joining Bonhams. The jewellery department has an enviable reputation, and I am looking forward to adding my knowledge and enthusiasm to what is already a very strong team.”
