New Henley antiques centre in high demand 28 March 2013 All spaces taken at antiques centre in Oxfordshire town within two weeks of opening Dealer News
The sword of Catherine the Great’s bodyguard 30 November 2012 A gold sword that belonged to the bodyguard of Empress Catherine II of Russia is estimated at £40,000-60,000 in Thomas Del Mar’s December 5 Antique Arms, Armour and Militaria sale in West Kensington, London.
Wartime relic with special connection to Nantwich 08 November 2012 Nantwich, Cheshire auctioneers Peter Wilson are selling this item, believed to be from the engine of a fighter plan which was steered away from houses in the town into the River Weaver by a heroic American pilot.
Blythe Road to sell pictures online 17 September 2012 The hub of specialist auctioneers in West London, 25 Blythe Road, founded by arms, armour and militaria specialist Thomas Del Mar, is launching web-based picture sales. News
‘Elizabeth I’ saddlecloth in Newbury sale 17 September 2012 A saddlecloth reputedly used by Queen Elizabeth I during her state visit to Bristol in 1574 is to be offered at auction.
Big game rifles – a short history 18 August 2012 An interesting sporting gun found its way into Wallis & Wallis’s (17.5% buyer's premium) predominantly militaria sale in Lewes on June 12. Auction Reports
Power speeds to £96,000 record 25 June 2012 Lockdales of Ipswich are probably best known as coin and militaria specialists but, having moved premises earlier this year, they have also offered some stand-out items in their fine art and antiques sales in 2012. Art Market
Falklands War battle trophy for sale 10 April 2012 WHEN the Royal Navy seized an enemy patrol boat in the Falklands War the name of it must have given particular satisfaction at the capture.
Lawrences to sell extensive naval history archive 28 February 2011 MORE than 20,000 naval postcards, thousands of photographs and slides, and a large quantity of books will be put up for sale at Lawrences in Crewkerne in May.
Chinese bonanza brings rising turnovers for provincial rooms 17 January 2011 LARGELY thanks to the voracity of Chinese buyers, four of the UK’s heavyweight regional auctioneers enjoyed record sales figures in 2010.
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