Dates

• Existence: Established c1978

Biography

David Lay is an auction house based in Cornwall founded by David Lay.

David left school and went straight into the auction industry. He began working as a porter at a local auction house before setting up his own business in his early twenties.

He began with his offices on Morrab Road, Penzance before purchasing a site in Penzance in the 1980’s. David studied to join the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, becoming a member in the 1980’s and later a fellow.

David’s knowledge base is broad, he is an expert valuer and regularly carries out probate and insurance valuations as well as valuing and cataloguing items for sale. He received the National Auctioneer of the Year Award in 2003-2004 and a National British Antiques and Collectables award.