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Cover image of George Smart the Tailor of Frant by Jonathan Christie

Talk at Robert Young to feature George Smart - a folk artist emerging from the shadows

10 May 2016

An upcoming talk at Robert Young Antiques will focus on the life and art of a British folk artist who is celebrated today though he died a pauper.

Middle-earth map annotated by Tolkien and Baynes

Tolkien's Middle-earth map bought by the Bodleian

09 May 2016

Oxford’s Bodleian Library has acquired a map of Middle-earth annotated by JRR Tolkien (1892-1973).

Yongzheng vase at Mallams

Yongzheng perfection brings £750,000

06 May 2016

Made under the watchful eye of the third Qing emperor, a Chinese porcelain vase valued at just £12 in the 1950s sold for £750,000 at the latest sale held by Mallams in Cheltenham.

King John’s House Romsey

Five venues for Romsey fair as extensive first event aims to draw crowds

06 May 2016

Jackie Edwards knows all about the logistics of organising antiques street markets and fairs, having launched and run events across Hampshire.

Fire destroys entire showroom stock of Aberdeenshire dealer

05 May 2016

An Aberdeenshire dealer whose shop was destroyed by a fire last week says she may not return to deal from a shop.

Edward vom Hofe salmon fly reel

The reel deal: items wanted to value at this year's vintage fishing tackle fair

05 May 2016

Now in its 12th year, the annual 40-dealer National Vintage Fishing Tackle Fair is increasingly attracting visitors, some from Germany, Italy and Denmark, to have their vintage tackle valued by dealers, particularly by Neil Freeman of event sponsors Angling Auctions.

Deauville Beach Resort, venue of Miami Beach fair

New jewellery and antiques fair launched in Miami

05 May 2016

The Palm Beach Show Group have announced the launch of a new fair in Miami Beach.