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How to buy standout jewellery during Second Hand September
Add some sparkle to Second Hand September with jewellery sourced at auction.
The rainbow selection: fashion and handbags go under the hammer at Chiswick
Organised by pigment rather than object type, the sale comprises more than 300 lots of handbags, jewellery, shoes, watches, scarves, ties and a few items of clothing.
Join in Second Hand September by shopping for watches at auction
These days shopping smart means finding a way to buy that is kind to both people and the planet.
Forget Rolls-Royce or Daimler - Princess Di's Ford Escort sells for £650,000 at auction
While the Royal Mews provided a selection of Rolls-Royces and Daimlers, the late Diana, Princess of Wales far preferred to be at the wheel of her own car, albeit with a detective in the passenger seat, a member of The Royalty Protection Command SO14.
Five nature inspired art and antiques items at auction
Nature lovers and gardeners alike might love antiques and artworks for their home that are inspired by nature.
Five ideas for impressive shelf fillers by big names all estimated under £250
You have spent a chunk of your interior decoration budget on art. Reached into your pockets for furniture, lighting and rugs. But what to put on that marvellous sideboard, dresser or Mid-century unit now funds are running a tad low?
Interior splendour from Barnwell Manor to star in any home
A two-day sale of fine furniture, sculpture, carpet, ceramics and works of art is coming up at Dreweatts in Newbury next month.
Pitch in at Essex auction to buy Colman family cricket book and much more
Any story involving the Colman family of Norwich will involve the phrase ‘keen as mustard’. So here we go: Sir Jeremiah Colman, 1st Baronet (1859-1942) was keen as mustard on cricket.
Five pieces of silver catching the eye at upcoming auction
Looking at both modern and tradition pieces from silver, it is possible to see the styles and fashions of the age in which they were made reflected in these items.