Jan Keyne Age【 Wikipedia Bio 】Married Husband, Antiques, Jewish

Name Jan Keyne

Age / How old / Birthday / Date of Birth / DOB Born in December 1953. As of 2024, she is around 71 years old.

Wedding & Marriage / Husband / Engaged / Spouse / Partner Married. Check the full bio for relationship details.

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Introduction :

Jan Keyne, known for her appearances on Dickinson’s Real Deal, has established herself as a prominent figure in the world of antiques and decorative arts. As the co-owner of Hampshire Gallery Ltd., under the umbrella of Town & Country, Jan has been a regular participant in the prestigious Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair held in the Battersea area for numerous years. Her expertise and keen eye for valuable pieces have made her a sought-after authority in the industry.

Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :

In her personal life, Jan hails from a family with a strong background in the trade. Jan also enjoyed a close partnership with her mother for almost five decades (beginning in the 1980s), engaging in the world of antiques together. Currently residing in Bournemouth, Dorset, Jan continues to be actively involved in the antiques trade.
Additionally, Jan’s husband Simon Paul Keyne boasts an impressive 60-year career as a picture dealer, while her son James has continued the family legacy by specialising in the Chinese market, establishing himself as an expert in the field.

Early Life and Education :

While details about Jan’s early life and education are not available, her professional achievements and dedication to her craft speak volumes about her expertise and commitment.

Work, Career, Salary and Net Worth :

As the co-owner of Hampshire Gallery Ltd., Jan has established a successful career in the industry, showcasing her collection at renowned events such as the Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair.

While Jan primarily focuses on the antique trade, she admits to occasionally succumbing to the allure of collecting unique, finely crafted pieces. During the 1970s, Jan assembled a collection of Clarice Cliff items when they were more affordable than they are today.

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In an episode of Dickinson’s Real Deal that aired in October 2022, Jan purchased a “useless” pen set in Weston-super-Mare and showed kindness. The host, David Dickinson, remarked to the seller, Dave, that he couldn’t let him walk home empty-handed. Dave entered the ITV program with the pen set, but Jan, an authority on antiques, needed to be addressed first. The seller hoped to get between £60 and £70 for the pens. Jan acknowledged the craftsmanship of the box but claimed that such items are no longer used. She quickly examined the box as well as the pens before deciding against it. Eventually, she made him an offer slightly less than Dave had requested. She started with an initial offer of £20 before increasing it to £40. Jan put down an additional £5 in response to his opinion, bringing her final offer to £45. Dave accepted the cash.

Throughout her career, Jan has made several significant discoveries. In her younger years, she acquired a complete set of vintage figures of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs made by Chad Valley. Despite the initial investment of around £30, Jan sold the set for a considerable sum of approximately £500, a significant return in the 1970s.
On November 9th, 2020, Mr. Willie, Jan’s father, sadly passed away unexpectedly. He was the youngest of his three siblings and led a remarkable life, blessed with a loving spouse named Marian, to whom he was married for an impressive 68 years. Willie was also a proud parent of two children, a grandparent to five grandchildren, and a great-grandparent to four great-grandchildren. Despite leaving school at the age of 14, he went on to serve his national service in the Royal Air Force (RAF) and later married Jan’s mother at the tender age of 19.
A frog-enthusiast named Carol stumbled upon a peculiar artifact at Bristol’s St. Nicholas’ Market, leading to a profitable encounter on Dickinson’s Real Deal. The artifact, an exquisite perfume bottle adorned with a well-crafted frog figurine, caught Jan’s attention. Jan was intrigued by the rarity of such perfume bottles featuring frogs and praised the quality of the bottle’s spiral glass design with cream and blue accents. Despite Carol initially declining Jan’s final offer of £290, she ultimately received £100 more than expected. Jan found it slightly annoying when Carol later admitted to purchasing the bottle for just £120, but still commended her sharp eye for making a wise investment.

Jan acknowledged in her mother’s obituary that her path wouldn’t have been possible without her mum’s decision to set up a tabletop in a run-down shop near Alfies in Church Street, NW8, back in April 1969. This pivotal moment sparked Jan’s interest and set her on the trajectory she continues to follow today. Her mother’s skills as a saleswoman and natural communicator greatly influenced Jan, who admired her ability to endure long hours outdoors in harsh weather. Jan marvelled at her mother’s first sale – a Chinese rug sold for 3.10 shillings, which had a profound impact on their lives, despite initially causing distress to her father. It marked a promising beginning for her mother’s entrepreneurial journey.