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In the islands of the Pacific, where hardwood trees were abundant and iron virtually non-existent until the 19th century, the fighting club was elevated to an art form – made in a wider variety of forms and with more lavish decoration than any other weapon.

Cameras and photographic equipment are among the fastest growing categories for Newbury saleroom Special Auction Services.

Top price of the day at Peter Francis’ recent sale in Carmarthen was provided by this 4½in (11cm) Swansea creamware tea caddy made in the early years of the Cambrian Pottery.

Dorchester auctioneers Duke’s have unveiled plans for a new saleroom in the heart of the county town.

The British Museum and Wiltshire Museum have bought the Lacock Cup, a silver chalice made in the first half of the 15th century, for £1.3m.

The annual Christmas Present sale held by George Kidner at their saleroom in Lymington included this French Art Deco ruby and diamond-set brooch or jabot pin.

The New York Court of Appeals has overturned a decision that could have forced the state’s auctioneers to make public the names of their consignors.