His name is Tom Keane and he is indeed at Chiswick Auctions in west London. Here is what their website said:
HISTORY
Chiswick Auctions is actually Chiswick and West Middlesex Auctions. The current auction room is the result of a merger between two salerooms. Originally opened in the early 90's, Chiswick Auctions was started by Dennis Wells. West Middlesex Auctions was started by Tom Keane at a similar time, then in Brentford. In 2001 Dennis and Tom decided to merge and form a joint venture from the Chiswick location premises.
Today, many of the valuations are carried out by Tom, with the assistance of Tony Sullivan, John Carrol and William Rouse. Between the four, is a breadth of experience covering both Christie's and Sotheby's auction rooms and many years at the forefront of the London trade. The auctioneering is shared between Tom, William and guest auctioneer Ivor Lloyd. The office is run by Dennis and Tom's wife Harminder.
The saleroom is featured almost daily on television, with programmes such as Cash in the Attic, Flog It!, Bargain Hunt, Dealing Duel and Car Booty. The frequent television coverage has already helped to make the auctioneers surprisingly well known public figures and considerably increased the publics knowledge of the saleroom. A visit to the saleroom on saleday will invariably bring you into contact with celebrities such as Alistair Appleton, Ben Fogle and the new presenter of Cash in the Attic, Jennie Bond.
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