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Hilary Kay was born on 16 December, 1956 in United Kingdom, is a British antique expert. Discover Hilary Kay's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 67 years old?
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Antiques expert, television presenter, author, lecturer |
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67 years old |
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Sagittarius |
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16 December, 1956 |
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16 December |
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United Kingdom |
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United Kingdom
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She is a member of famous television presenter with the age 67 years old group.
Hilary Kay Height, Weight & Measurements
At 67 years old, Hilary Kay height not available right now. We will update Hilary Kay's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Hilary Kay's Husband?
Her husband is Michael Dunning (m. 2001)
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Michael Dunning (m. 2001) |
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Hilary Kay Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Hilary Kay worth at the age of 67 years old? Hilary Kay’s income source is mostly from being a successful television presenter. She is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Hilary Kay's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Hilary Kay Social Network
Timeline
Hilary Marion Kay (born 16 December 1956) is a British antiques expert, author and lecturer, probably best known for her many appearances on BBC TVs Antiques Roadshow programme on which she is a member of the team of experts.
Kay's first job was working for fine art and antique dealers Spink & Son in St. James's.
In 1977, Kay accepted an offer to join Sotheby's Collectors’ Department.
Later that year Kay became head of that department and, aged 21, became the company's youngest ever auctioneer.
As well as working on television as an expert on Antiques Roadshow from 1979 onwards, Kay presented a landmark series for BBC One, Brilliantly British, which explored the lives of Thomas Chippendale, Josiah Wedgwood and William Morris.
Kay has written or contributed to a number of books on the subject of antiques and collectables and has appeared in numerous television and radio programmes.
Kay is a fan of mechanical antiques, having been born into a family of Engineers.
She is also a car enthusiast; one of her early influences was the James Bond film Goldfinger, where she loved the Aston Martin DB5.
A rock and roll fan, in 1981 Kay held the world's first rock and roll memorabilia auction, handled the sale of Elton John's collection in 1988 and in 1992 wrote Rock ’n’ Roll Collectables: An Illustrated History of Rock Memorabilia, the first textbook on the subject.
Kay, by then a Senior Director, left Sotheby's in 1999.
She now runs Art & Antique Events, a corporate entertainment company which provides antiques-based events and entertainments to corporate and private clients.
She created and produces a stage show with fellow Antiques Roadshow expert Paul Atterbury called 'Have You Had it Long Madam?' (Tales from the Roadshow), which has toured the UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
In 2009, for a special episode of BBC TV's Priceless Antiques Roadshow, Kay was behind the wheel of the Aston Martin DB5 driven by Daniel Craig in Casino Royale.
On 27 December 2010 Kay won an edition of BBC One's Celebrity Mastermind, with a score of 36 points, having chosen 'The Life and Works of Josiah Wedgwood' as her specialist subject.
Currently Kay presents and curates the online art appreciation course, The Art Institute, operating in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Canada and Ireland.
Kay has joint British and Australian citizenship.