Latest News Articles by Roland Arkell
Nakashima frame design comes to Dallas auction
21 June 2021Included in the design sale to be held by Heritage in Dallas on July 15 is this walnut frame from c.1970 by George Nakashima (1905-90).
Photographer with good eye for antiques
21 June 2021On July 15, Stair in Hudson, New York, will offer the collection of photographer Luigi Pellettieri.
Broders brings elegance at varied sale
21 June 2021Poster Auctions International holds a 500-lot auction that includes Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Modern, and Contemporary designs by a mix of designers.
Top-selling cameo of Napoleon from 1810 stars in our latest pick of five auction highlights
18 June 2021ATG’s weekly selection of items that caught bidders’ eyes includes a rare sardonyx cameo depicting Napoleon as a classical emperor that sold above estimate at Chiswick Auctions.
Infamous forgery 'Oath of a Freeman' doubles estimate at US auction
17 June 2021The 'Oath of a Freeman', one of the most infamous forgeries in US history, sold for a double-estimate $42,000 (£30,000) at Heritage.
Henry VIII gold medal takes six-figure sum in Swiss auction
15 June 2021A gold medal proclaiming Henry VIII as the Supreme Head of the Church of England – the only known example in private hands – has sold in Switzerland.
A 17th century portrait miniature and a royal Sikh archer’s ring are among five lots to watch at auction
14 June 2021With estimates from £500-8000 here are five previews of upcoming items this week.
John Ebsworth table clock emerges at London dealer
14 June 2021John Ebsworth was in the first rank of early makers who were working during the last quarter of the 17th century.
‘Big triangle’ shapes up nicely for Omega Seamaster at Fellows
14 June 2021This Omega Seamaster 300, issued to members of the British Army in the 1960s, appeared at Fellows (23%/15% buyer’s premium) in Birmingham.
One of only five Thomas Tompion Phase I clocks consigned to Bonhams
14 June 2021A fine late 17th century ebony veneered quarter repeating table timepiece by the father of English clockmaking, Thomas Tompion, leads Bonhams’ Fine Clocks sale in London on June 22.
Joseph Knibb: the pinnacle of technology
14 June 2021The first clocks represented the pinnacle of English technology and often lead the way in fashion.
Dealer offers 'more glamorous' Tompion table clock
14 June 2021While the Taylor collection is this summer’s horological focus – “a once in a generation event” is how one dealer described it – plenty of other purchasing opportunities are available for enthusiasts of the best in early English clockmaking.
Daniel Quare walnut longcase on show at Howard Walwyn
14 June 2021This walnut longcase, c.1710, by Daniel Quare (1648/49-1724) with a month duration movement is priced at £95,000 by Howard Walwyn.
A ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ Omega brings £9000
14 June 2021Tennants’ recent sale of Jewellery, Watches & Silver included, at a top-estimate £9000, a rare Omega aviator’s watch.
Breadalbane spoons finally up for sale
14 June 2021Gavin Campbell (1851-1922), the 7th Earl of Breadalbane, was a prominent society figure and Liberal politician in the Gladstone administration but is best known in collecting circles as the owner of a vast array of silver.
One careful owner for a Bond Submariner
14 June 2021After a decade riding a market wave, ‘original owner’ Rolex tool watches are increasingly scarce at auction.
Cracking English treen pieces emerge at auction
14 June 2021Two very good pieces of English treen were offered by Hannam’s (23% buyer’s premium) at a recent auction in Selborne.
Auction previews: issue 2497
14 June 2021A selection of 16 upcoming lots from auctions taking place around the UK and Ireland.
Watches: The right time for Cartier rarities
14 June 2021Scarce variations of the classic dress watch come to market as interest rises in vintage Cartier
Georgian silver jug quadruples estimate in North Yorkshire auction
14 June 2021Beer jug or wine jug? The expect purpose of Georgian silver pear-shaped jugs is sometimes unclear.