William Smith Auctions
Antique and vintage flatware sets, tea service, historically significant pieces, candelabras, sculpture, accessories, bowls, presentation, serving, and more can be found consistently throughout many auctions hosted by William Smith.
Bill grew up learning the antique business at his father Bill Sr.’s side. In 2001, he took the helm of the business and ushered it into the next century. He expanded the facility, updated operations, modernized systems and grew Smith’s into a regional and nationally acclaimed Auction House. Bill’s passion for antiques is evident to all who know him. He looks forward to hunting for treasures every day. He is proud to carry on the family business that was started by his parents Bill and Merilyn in 1968.
Leon Rogers has been working with William Smith’s since 2002, when at 14 years old he knocked on the door of the auction house asking if he could help around the gallery. With a lifelong interest in antiques and interior design, Leon has honed his craft and knowledge over the years, being involved in every aspect of the auction business. He is now an auctioneer and senior member of our staff. He continues to be captivated with the industry and enjoys traveling the country meeting with clients to unearth and bring their treasures to auction. Among Leon’s many strengths are his positive attitude, genial personality, sense of design and passion for learning. His specialties are in recognizing Chinese porcelains, Oriental rugs, paintings fine silver, contemporary and mid-century modern. Leon is a Plainfield, NH native, who cherishes the natural beauty of New England life.
A veteran in the art and antiques transportation business, Steve began at Hanover Transfer in 1963, a moving company founded by his relatives in the 1930s. He spent 40 years with the company. He specialized in art transport for Dartmouth College, working with the Hopkins Center to transport art and installations across the country. He worked with Dartmouth’s Artist in Residence and professor Varujan “Bugsy” Boghosian for 25 years, regularly transporting his art from Hanover to New York City for gallery shows and exhibits. At age 64, he retired from Hanover Transfer and came to work at William Smith’s, where he has imparted his vast knowledge of art handling to help strengthen and grow the company’s transportation division.