Canadian Silver Tea and Coffee Service, Carl Poul Petersen, Montreal, Que., mid-20th century

Bill Kime

Senior Specialist, Ceramics, Glass and Silver

William (Bill) Kime is a Senior Specialist in the Decorative Arts department at Waddington’s and is one of the company’s senior auctioneers. Educated in England, including further studies at Sotheby’s (London) and at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, Bill joined Waddington’s in 1975.

With over 45 years’ experience, a wealth of accumulated knowledge in his field and veteran of three seasons on the CBC’s Canadian Antiques Roadshow, Bill enjoys a respected reputation as one of North America’s foremost experts in 19th and 20th century decorative arts.

Hayley Dawson

Associate Specialist (On leave until 2025)

Hayley Dawson holds a Master’s degree in Art Criticism and Curatorial Practice from OCAD University and a BAH in Art History from Queen’s University. While completing her Master’s program, she interned at auction houses in Toronto and Taipei on a travel grant, where she was drawn to the fast pace and hands-on work of the auction world. Hayley has been a member of the Waddington’s Decorative Arts & Design team since 2017. She has recently published articles in Ornamentum Magazine and is a member of the board of directors of the Canadian Society of Decorative Arts.