Collectables

Lake District cabinetmaker and woodcarver Ernest John Oldcorn trained at Gillows of Lancaster but he found his niche after joining the Arthur W Simpson workshop.

Magic books library reflects obsession of collector who prized exceptionally clean examples

An original Georg Dionysius Ehret illustration of a magnolia blossom hammered for $330,000 (£242,000) at Arader Galleries (20% buyer’s premium) on February 7 in New York.

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Eighteen letters written by Beatrix Potter to an antiques dealer between 1933-43 come for sale in Nottingham this month.

This Georgian treen tobacco stopper or pipe tamper sold for £2900 at Hartleys in Ilkley, West Yorkshire.

Norwegian kjenge or kasa have been used for drinking ale at special occasions since the medieval period.

Books from a routine call proved disappointing until a first edition Dracula loomed into view

AH Wilkens (22% buyer’s premium) worded the lot notes carefully.

For followers of rock stars, style icons, actors and actresses, opportunities abound to acquire signed photographs of some of the famous cultural figures of the 20th century.

Two 20th century posters in quite different genres set records at auction in early March.

Despite events that seemed to be conspiring to make life difficult, TEFAF Maastricht remains a must-visit

Original works and prints by the likes of Bob Dylan and Ronnie Wood are increasingly sought after

For some who are thinking of a visit to TEFAF Maastricht, the cost of staying over and paying for a hotel can be offputting and Maastricht appears too far away.

Compared with Scandinavian exploration by illustrious figures such as Nansen and Amundsen, the Vega Expedition is little known outside the region.

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