Latest News Articles by Matt Ball
US auction house Morphy unveils transatlantic tie-up with Swiss firm
12 February 2024In a move that will be watched closely by US and European auction houses, Morphy Auctions of Denver, Pennsylvania, has launched a new operation in Zwingen, Switzerland.
Morphy unveils transatlantic tie-up
08 February 2024In a move that will be watched closely by US and European auction houses, Pennsylvania-based Morphy Auctions has launched a new operation in Switzerland.
Collector Interview: How the flavour of times past can be discovered in a single glass
05 February 2024Geoffrey Walton has a collection of 18th century cider and perry glasses. He has used his considerable knowledge of the items and the social background at the time they were made and used to write a book on the subject.
Cash in the attic… or garage, cupboard, barn, back of the wardrobe perhaps
18 December 2023Valuable art and antiques can be discovered in all sorts of places, inside and outside the home, obvious or not
Previews: issue 2622
11 December 2023Our selection of lots from seven upcoming UK and Irish auctions
Chess collecting: now it’s your move
27 November 2023How much would you spend on an antique or vintage chess set? Here are three examples from different periods that sold across a wide range of prices.
Collector Interview: Bookplates and a sense of belonging
13 November 2023Anthony Pincott, who lives in Islington, north London, has gathered an extensive collection of bookplates.
Two 18th century samplers related to Robert Burns are among five lots to watch
30 October 2023With estimates from £200, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week.
A George III truncheon is among five lots to watch
16 October 2023With estimates from £500, here are five previews of items coming up this week.
A Viennese flower brooch is among five lots to watch
25 September 2023With estimates from £200, here are five previews of items coming up at auction next week.
Significant Suffragette collection comes to auction
18 September 2023One of the largest private collections of material on the Suffragette movement will be sold next month.