Hogben Trivia

Michael likes his coffee strong with one sugar.

Michael was once offered a job as a Customs Officer.

Michael stands 5ft 7 on a good day.

Michael collects gavels and sometimes wears a miniature golden lapel pin gavel on his suits.

Michael does the National Lottery.

Cameras filming 'Auction Man' followed Michael for over 150 days - all that time for six half hour shows!

The Hogben Auction Room was the only one to play background music. They played music for 14 years. It created a good atmosphere!

Michael had a screen test to present the BBC antique show "Flog It" but turned it down so that he could concentrate on his business.

Michael drives a Jaguar XK8 with a personalised number plate.

Michael believes that a love for antiques and art is in your blood and used to visit a lot of museums and galleries for relaxation.

A lot of people think his accent is cockney but he is Kentish born and bred.

"I bid you farewell!"