Thomas Nielson Miller Founded in 1902 by Thomas Nielson Miller, the auction house traded for its first ninety three years from its Gallowgate salerooms in the centre of Newcastle Upon Tyne. Original Thomas N. Miller Auction House   In 1995, due to expansion, the firm moved the east of the city and now operates from Algernon Road in Byker. The building we now occupy was formerly The Ringtons Tea Factory, a landmark made famous, at least locally, by its appearance on the bottom of the Maling Ware china tea caddies commissioned by the tea merchants. The seven-storey auction complex has been totally refurbished and now boasts six salerooms, purpose-built loading bays, long and short-termed storage facilities and a large customer car park.

Current Thomas N. Miller Auction House

Malcom J. Scott joined the company in 1958 and took over from his father Cecil as senior partner in 1982. A general valuer with some 42 years experience, he also has a specific interest in furniture, silver and books. He is a director of The Universal Building Society. He is a former High Sheriff of Tyne and Wear and is a Deputy Lieutenant of the county.

Malcom J. Scott

Brian T. Brownlee joined the auction rooms in 1967 and became a partner in 1984. As well as running the company's haulage and storage services, he also oversees all commercial and bankruptcy auctions.A valuer with over three decades of experience, his areas of special interest include china, glass and objets d'art.

Brian T. Brownlee

Alistair J. Scott B.A.(Hons) joined Thomas N. Miller Auctioneers as a partner in 1994 after spending six years in charge of the print department at Bonhams Auctioneers of Knightsbridge. He represents the family's third generation in the business and specialises in prints and paintings. He is also responsible for the company's accounting.

Alistair J. Scott