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News DigestPick of the week: The scoop on an Austral Islands kava ladle found in Derbyshire

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BackpageObituary: Ceramics dealer Rod Jellicoe

Fairs ReportStoneleigh gets off to a fine start

Dealers’ DiaryFive questions with tribal art specialist Ian Shaw

Auction ReportsA feather in the cap of Eliot Hodgkin

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Ceramics and GlassDesirable Doulton: inkwells and ashtray

Ceramics and GlassWhat’s your poison? Auction lots show bottles evolved for safety reasons

Ceramics and GlassEarthly pleasures: Avisseau's basin draws dramatic bidding

Ceramics and GlassDoulton jug does its Nelson duty

Ceramics and GlassRaise your Jacobite drinking glass to toast the Old and Young Pretenders

Ceramics and GlassBizarre pearlware beast catches the attention

Ceramics and GlassGoss Harvard rarity emerges in a group lot

Ceramics and GlassSale underlines stateside popularity of Wedgwood

Ceramics and GlassWilliam and Mary portraits drive delftware demand

Ceramics and GlassMason’s shows signs of making a collecting comeback

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JewellerySleeper in Colchester: an intaglio ring emerges at auction

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JewelleryIntaglio has a golden moment in Birmingham

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Modern British ArtEurich’s mystery girl makes notable price

Modern British ArtBidders just dig the Mary Potter style

Modern British Art Another strong sum for Frederick Gore

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