Buffs tune in to Marconi’s answer to a radio rival’s jibe 18 January 2013 When in 1903 the Marconi Wireless Company began a public demonstration of its systems, an unwelcome message began to appear via the Morse printer: “There was a young man from Italy, who diddled the public so prettily…” Auction Reports
Chiparus bronze in Suffolk sale 10 October 2012 This 17in (43cm) high bronze by Demetre Chiparus has been consigned by an elderly lady who had owned it from new to Durrants’ sale on October 12 in Beccles, Suffolk.
Child of its time takes £26,700 10 April 2012 THIS large, 18in (45cm) high, London-made brass lantern clock, c.1660, proved the highlight of the recent single-owner estate sale conducted by Durrants of Beccles. Auction Reports
Still no payment from dealer who bounced cheque 10 August 2009 THREE weeks after cheque-bouncing dealer Tony Nowaosad vowed to settle his debt at Durrants Auction Rooms, he has still not done so, say the auctioneers.
Dealer who bounced cheque defends himself over ‘hiccup’ 20 July 2009 THE dealer who bounced a cheque at Durrants Auction Rooms, reported in last week's ATG has come forward to say it was a 'hiccup' and the bill will be paid.
Auction house issues alert over cheque bouncer 13 July 2009 DURRANTS Auction Rooms have issued an alert about a man claiming to be an antiques dealer from Belgium, who has recently bounced a cheque for nearly £3500 at their rooms.
Three auctioneers look to the future 27 April 2005 SPECIAL Auction Services, the West Berkshire auctioneers best known for regular sales of commemoratives and pot lids, are themselves on the market.
Collection of 18th century Chinese monochromes 05 December 2003 Private consignments of Chinese porcelain are increasingly difficult to source and competition is rife between provincial and London rooms. Prices regularly spiral for the best quality works whether they are offered in the provinces or in the capital.
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