East of England

A remarkable George II giltwood and marble side table sold for £90,000 at Sworders on June 23.

A work described as an “exciting addition to the oeuvre of Gillis Claeissens (1526-1605)” was the star performer at Sworders’ (25% buyer’s premium) latest Old Master, British and European art sale.

Collection of goalkeeper who survived 1958 Munich disaster generates a strong demand at auction, plus Liverpool FC favourites in focus at auction

A horrible season for West Ham, Spurs and Wolves has come to an end... but glory days for the clubs were recalled by several lots sold recently.

Black Dog Events is known for seeking out historic locations for its brocantes held across East Anglia.

Pioneering book covering daily life in Oman and life of the sultan was actually written by an Italian doctor

An all-time favourite with dealers in East Anglia is the annual Bayfield Brocante held on parkland beside Bayfield Hall near Holt.

The East Anglia sale at Reeman Dansie (25% buyer’s premium) in Colchester on April 8-9 featured a stump work bound book of sermons delivered by the prominent 17th century Puritan divine Samuel Ward (1577-1640).

We turn a spotlight on the bustling Suffolk town as a local antiques centre’s flea market is set to expand

Giles Hume is a dealer who runs Old Painted Furniture and Earsham Hall Antiques in Bungay

Rare family tree drawing by the 18th-century artist, magician, musician and showman comes to auction

Among other recent openings in the centre of Bungay is The Old Store which opened in June 2024.

The grim mortality rate of 17th century Britain precipitated a taste for memento mori jewellery that reached its height of popularity in the early 1700s.