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A snapshot of the past: Highlights from Chiswick Auctions’ selection of affordable photographica
The coming weeks could be the perfect time to settle down with some old photo albums, so why not make them real classics?
Sold on thesaleroom.com: a society portrait by Ambrose McEvoy
An early 20th century portrait, in the family of the sitter since it was painted, sold to an online bidder for £35,000 earlier this month
Stamp of approval: Books from assay office’s remarkable collection come to auction
A fascinating collection of books from The Birmingham Assay Office Library will be offered at auction tomorrow.
Sold on thesaleroom.com: A rare The Who poster headlines Somerset auction
A poster for a gig by The Who at The Blue Moon Club in Cheltenham attracted fans at a recent Gardiner Houlgate sale.
Get up to the frills with fans at Tennants online
Interested in starting a new habit or simply curious about historic objects? Fans are an enduringly popular if somewhat niche collecting field, but there are plenty out there to choose from.
What to buy online – four lots under £2000 coming up at auction
A Coadestone bust, a silvergilt cup and a pepperbox revolver are among four lots with estimates ranging from £300-2000.
Featured classic cars and more at Bonhams “MPH” auction
Bonhams offers a variety of classic cars at its regular MPH auctions.
Sold on thesaleroom.com: a table from New Zealand and £5500 memories of Duleep Singh’s pet hawk
From the thousands of lots that appear at auctions every week on thesaleroom.com, here we focus on three exceptional lots bought by online bidders this month.
Go with Noakes for the best in Dutch Art Nouveau from Rozenburg
John Noakes (1934-2017) is best remembered for his tenure as the longest running presenter on BBC’s Blue Peter. Together with co-presenters Valerie Singleton, Leslie Judd and Peter Purves, and his valiant sidekick Shep, an entire generation remembers his action man style with great affection.
Five wonderful pieces of Welsh porcelain to wow bidders in Cardiff
If you wish to investigate Welsh porcelain, then Nantgarw and Swansea are two names synonymous with the regional output, famed for beauty and quality.