Jonty Hearnden joined Bonham's Auction House in London in 1979 to become a furniture cataloguer. From there he went on to manage Lots Road Galleries, another auction room in London.

In 1990 Jonty opened his own antiques business in Dorchester-on-Thames, from where he still trades. He specialises in C18th and C19th furniture and decorative objects.

Jonty was consultant editor to Miller's Publications incorporating Miller's Antiques Price Guide and Miller's Collectables Guide from 2006 to 2008

He was a member of the judging panel for the British Antiques and Collectables Awards (BACA) since its inception and expert on BBC 1's "Antiques Road Show". He is currently filming his 17th series for BBC 1's "Cash in the Attic." and "Celebrity Cash in the Attic"

Many of his selected antiques can now be viewed at The Chairman and Son 585 Kings Road London SW6 2EH

T.V. Appearances

• BBC 1 Antiques Road Show
• BBC 1 20th Century Road Show
• BBC 1 Going for a Song
• BBC 1 Cash in the Attic (series 1 R.T.S. nominated for best day time show 2003)
• BBC 2 Celebrity Cash in the Attic
• BBC 1 Sun, Sea and Bargain Spotting
• BBC 1 Put your Money where your mouth is
• BBC 2 "Through the key hole"