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Top stories this week including Tim Wonnacott consigning his collection to auction
The most read stories on this website over the last week included news of Bargain Hunt and Antiques Road Trip star Tim Wonnacott selling his collection at Sworders 23 August 2026
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Portrait miniature of Anne Lefroy
Jane Austen’s House buys portrait miniature of writer’s friend and mentor at auction
21 August 2026
Toasting the Bride by Louis Wain
Louis Wain wedding scene is toast of Gillingham auction
21 August 2026
  • Montblanc fountain pen owned by Singapore’s first prime minister makes seven times estimate
    20 August 2026
  • Suspects charged after Chipping Norton antiques centre theft
    20 August 2026
  • Dealer James Birch to sell items at Sworders
    20 August 2026
  • Antiquarian book trade reacts to news AI companies bulk buying and destroying books
    19 August 2026

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NewsCrescent mark stirs up bidding on liner teapot
An Edwardian ‘Regent Plate’ teapot by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company of London sold to a UK bidder for £4300 (plus 25% buyer’s premium) at Adam Partridge in Liverpool.
News DigestChelsea football amateur helped win the first-ever league title
Remarkably, given Chelsea FC’s modern-day huge spending and multi-year lucrative contracts, two of the squad who helped to win their first-ever league title in 1954-55 were amateurs.
Auction ReportsIsfahan to Islington: tiles ended up with ‘almost legendary’ dealer Jack Webb
Fair ReportLot of Love: Detling Showground Antiques & Vintage Fair's summer success
InternationalChair from c.1680 emerges at auction retaining original upholstery
InternationalFour Clarice Cliff Age of Jazz classics dance, play and sing into auction action
Auction ReportsZoffoli cast of the Farnese Hercules found in a box under the stairs steps up to £12,000 hammer
Dealers’ DiaryBath Book Fair: Beautiful city, bountiful business
Dealers’ DiaryInterview with Runjeet Singh: ‘I’ve always liked to challenge myself’
Auction ReportsTempting tazze courtesy of maker Ker take £16,000

Ceramics and Glass

Recent coverage of the ceramics and glass market
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Ceramics and GlassWilliam De Morgan ships come sailing in
A pair of William De Morgan ruby lustre four tile panels depicting galleons in full sail with fish swimming in sea sold on top estimate at Martel Maides
Ceramics and GlassMystery Beatrix Potter teapot merchandise may have been made in Germany
Ceramics and GlassMartin Brothers birds at the double in salerooms
Ceramics and GlassMinton peacock makes rare auction appearance
Ceramics and GlassKPM porcelain vase bought at auction by the saviour of the Berlin manufacturer
Ceramics and GlassHuge Flambé Landscape vase sets new record for any piece of Moorcroft pottery
Ceramics and GlassFirst of six auctions from same source offers Meissen
Ceramics and GlassActor star value pushes up prices
Ceramics and GlassLeech jars provide a healthy showing at auction
Ceramics and GlassPerfume bottles bring aroma therapy

Jewellery Highlights

Recent coverage of the jewellery market
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Emerald carved with head of Medusa
Jewellery‘Medusa’ emerald pendant turns heads at Dorset auction
A George III hexagonal pendant centred by a carved Columbian emerald within a border of graduated cushion cut diamonds proved to be one of the highlights of the year at Duke’s.
JewelleryCar worker made a bumper metal detecting find with a £17,000 gold ring
JewelleryKutchinsky shines in Stuttgart
JewelleryThe name’s Bondt, Jean-Thierry Bondt
JewelleryLacloche bracelet sparkles in Kent
JewelleryPink topaz and diamond brooch sets house record at Perthshire auction
JewelleryCameo appearance for glyphic art among Salisbury’s jewels
JewelleryA price to remember – spotlight on mourning
JewelleryRecord prices for diamond jewels at UK auctions
JewelleryHow 'transformable' combination designs can be broken down to suit any occasion

Modern British Art Highlights

Recent coverage of the Modern British art market
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Modern British ArtCadell fans figure out the added appeal of the Scottish Colourist
Paintings of elegantly attired female figures hold a special place in the oeuvre of the Scottish Colourist Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell (1883-1937).
Modern British ArtStriking sitter captures the attention in Brockhurst portrait
Modern British ArtDrawing of Bloomsbury artist Dora Carrington quadruples estimate
Modern British ArtRare view of wartime wreckage sets major auction record for artist
Modern British ArtIvon Hitchens market creates hive of activity
Modern British ArtWhy Winston Churchill’s paintings have been snubbed by critics but celebrated by the art trade
Modern British ArtLowry beach scene tops estimate
Modern British ArtEdward Burra’s ‘unusual and macabre’ watercolour finds admirers
Modern British ArtEarly Hockney sketch surpasses expectations
Modern British Art‘Overlooked’ Hampstead artist finally gains spotlight

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