Young Guns promise a healthy future for the trade 28 February 2013 “Britain’s antiques industry is thriving, and full of bright young things – an up-and-coming generation that are ensuring its vigour.” News
Bidders set to go head-to-head 18 January 2013 This 19th century ceramic plaque painted with two duellists in sepia forms part of the collection of the late Bernard Popland, a former championship fencer.
Elkington’s finest emerge in Cheshire 02 January 2013 A routine house call in the Macclesfield area saw Cheshire auctioneer Adam Partridge return with a superb pair of Elkington & Co ormolu and cloisonné enamel vases in the boot of his car. Auction Reports
Cloisonné vases at Cheshire sale 30 November 2012 A pair of 2ft 3in (71cm) high Elkington & Co cloisonné vases with ornate ormolu mounts will be offered on December 13-14 by Cheshire auctioneers Adam Partridge.
Ornate wig stand in Macclesfield 29 October 2012 This Chinese porcelain enamel-decorated wig stand was purchased by the vendor’s father from a country house sale in 1953.
The different faces of the Doulton market 23 October 2012 In a marketplace seriously in need of entry-level collectors, the great majority of Royal Doulton character jugs and HN series figures are worth under £100 – and most of them less than £30 when sold without reserve at auction. Auction Reports
British auction houses announce ambitious expansion plans 14 August 2012 Regional auctioneers are showing their confidence in the future as they embark upon new building projects. News
Gymnast’s Olympic blazer up for sale 01 August 2012 An Olympic blazer and a painted diploma belonging to Ada Smith, a bronze medal-winning gymnast from Leigh near Wigan, will be up for auction on August 16-17 at Adam Partridge auctioneers of Macclesfield, Cheshire.
Britain’s Best Antiques Awards – the shortlist 06 February 2012 THE shortlist for Britain’s Best Antiques Awards is now in – the winners to be announced next month. Dealer News
Partridge set for expansion 25 October 2011 ADAM Partridge auctioneers and valuers are to move their Congleton operation to new premises in Macclesfield.
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