Organisations

A group of antique snuff boxes has been recovered after a theft more than 40 years ago.

A previously unknown bill for furnishings supplied by Thomas Chippendale (1718-79) has been bought at auction on behalf of The Chippendale Society (TCS).

The British Antique Dealers’ Association celebrated the completion of its first BADA Week events programme at a drinks reception held at the Tomasso gallery in St James’s, London, on Friday, October 15.

The British Antique Dealers’ Association (BADA) has appointed Lord Carrington of Fulham as honorary president.

Grand venues can work wonders for fair organisers helping to get punters through the door while providing an ideal backdrop for dealers to showcase their stock.

Encompassing mezzotints from the court of George III, gentleman’s library objects and furniture by master craftsmen of the Belle Époque period in Paris, BADA members are gearing up for a week-long series of gallery-based shows, talks and tours.

After 18 months, Etc Fairs in London has reinstated its themed fairs – starting with the 'Bloomsbury Photograph Fair' which will run concurrently with the book fair starting on Sunday, October 10.

A renewed plea for eight Anglo-Saxon brooches still missing following a theft in 1995 has been issued after the recovery of one of the group.

The final consultation on the Ivory Act has been launched ahead of the near-total ivory ban coming into force in spring 2022.

This special edition of Antiques Trade Gazette celebrates the newspaper’s 50th anniversary. Every week for the past 50 years, the Gazette has brought unrivalled news coverage and analysis of the fine art and antiques market to readers in the UK and around the world.

Plans for a new association to protect the interests of art and antiques dealers in St James’s in central London are under way after textile dealer S Franses succeeded in winning the costs of its recent high court case.