Story of the world’s first Boy Scout who died a hero 12 November 2012 At the tender age of 15 young ‘Bob’ Wroughton became the world’s first Boy Scout, and had a glittering career of success in front of him. Yet just seven short years later, he became one of the first to die in the killing fields of the First World War.
Anyone for sphairistike? 10 June 2011 The OED lists ‘sphairistike’ as the name under which a certain Englishman, Major Walter Wingfield patented the equipment and rules for a new outdoor racquet and ball game in 1874. Auction Reports
German war artist emerges 65 years on 28 March 2011 ONE of Germany’s official war artists, Roman Zenzinger, who has long remained in the shadows because of his apparent hatred of the Nazis, is now having his works bought to light.
Tadema stock book nets £25,000 01 June 2010 THE original autograph stock book of Sir Lawrence Alma Tadema, found in a box of girlie magazines, sold for £25,000 (plus 17% buyer's premium) at the Shropshire auctioneers Mullock's in Ludlow.
Alma-Tadema treasure found with girlie mags 18 May 2010 • Stock book should help rewrite story of leading artistAN overlooked item in a box of magazines sold at auction for a few pounds could help rewrite the story of one of the most sought after of England’s Victorian painters.
A good result says vendor – I’ll see you in court 10 May 2010 WHEN Shropshire auctioneers Mullock’s sold a dealer’s stock for nearly 50 per cent above estimate, they thought that the vendor’s sole reaction would be one of satisfaction. Instead, they found themselves in court and having to pay out hundreds of pounds in compensation and costs.
Anglers rise to the bait as authorities force the sale of key collection 12 April 2008 IT was the finest UK collection of antique fishing tackle to come to auction for a decade and it arrived via an unusual route. Auction Reports
Hardy reels see robust demand 12 April 2008 THREE bespoke Hardy reels were offered by Holts as part of their shooting sale at Princess Louise House, Hammersmith on March 20. Auction Reports
Top provincial rooms build average lot values in 2007 14 January 2008 Prize lots boost smaller salerooms
Hobbs Parker say farewell 26 November 2007 Kent auctioneers Hobbs Parker are to close in the New Year. After more than 50 years selling antiques and fine art in Ashford, the parent company have chosen to close the division in the face of rising rent and external competition.
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