The Company
The Company was founded by Doug Raffan and Jim Kelaher in 1976, conducting weekly auctions of Antique & General Furniture and Decorative Arts. Doug Raffan retired in 1992. Phillip Thomas became joint owner in 2005. At this time the Company name became Raffan, Kelaher & Thomas. Jonathan Alford joined Phillip as partner in 2008, on Jim’s retirement from the business.
Phillip Thomas and Jonathan Alford are the Directors of RK&T and bring with them over 80 years of combined experience as Auctioneers and Valuers.
Raffan, Kelaher & Thomas is a corporate member of the Auctioneers & Valuers association of Australia. Jonathan Alford is a Member of the National Council of Jewellery Valuers and National Council of Jewellery Valuers (Fine Art).
