Latest News Articles by Roland Arkell
1930s petrol pump globe stars in our pick of five auction highlights sold this week
06 November 2020ATG’s weekly selection of items that caught bidders’ eyes includes a rare Dominion petrol pump globe from c.1937 that sold five-times over estimate in Chippenham.
Illuminating an African royal dynasty in India
02 November 2020An early 19th century royal manuscript produced for the Nawab of Sachin, c.1830, was given the Antiques Trade Gazette prize for Outstanding Indian or Islamic Work of Art from an Auction House when the annual Asian Art in London awards were announced last week.
Serving the nation – the Pitt family china
02 November 2020A Chinese export dinner service used in the home of three Georgian prime ministers comes for sale this week as part of Asian Art in London.
An Italian Renaissance plaquette and a paperback first edition of The Hobbit are among the four lots to watch at auction this week
02 November 2020With estimates from £300-60,000 here are four previews of upcoming items this week.
Omega Seamaster with diving history consigned to Woolley & Wallis
02 November 2020This Omega Seamaster 300, c.1967, has been consigned for sale at Woolley & Wallis in Salisbury on November 17-18 by a career member of the Royal Engineers.
Fragment of magnificent dish makes bullish £4600
02 November 2020This tin-glazed earthenware fragment comes from a once magnificent early Italian maiolica ‘istoriato’ dish from the first half of the 16th century.
Zenith chronometer with elegant and award-winning movement makes over 30-times estimate in Exeter
02 November 2020This Zenith chronometer dating from c.1954 is powered by a calibre 135 movement which is widely considered to be the most elegant manual wind movement ever made.
Condition counts for sugar box
02 November 2020In family ownership for several generations, this 27oz Charles II sugar box was described by Nottingham auction house Mellors & Kirk (24% buyer’s premium) as “in an exceptional state of preservation, with hardly any sign of wear and no damage or repair worthy of note”.
Example of first Heuer skipper model sells at Fellows
02 November 2020The Skipper Carrera Ref 7753/54, nicknamed the Skiperrera, was the first of the Heuer skipper models and a trophy lot in the collecting sphere.
Pick of the week: Manuscript at Roseberys reveals a little-studied era
02 November 2020As referenced in an inscription to the opening folio, this early 19th century manuscript – offered at Roseberys in south London – was produced for the Nawab of Sachin, Ibrahim Muhammed Yakut Khan I Bahadur (r.1802-53).
Extraordinary hidden statuary brings demand out in the open at Summers Place
02 November 2020An extraordinary group of garden statuary, unseen for decades, was offered for sale recently at Summers Place Auctions (25% buyer’s premium) in Billingshurst, West Sussex.
Two bears show sale bite
02 November 2020The October 9-10 sale at Kingham & Orme (25% buyer’s premium) in Evesham included this rare pot lid inscribed Genuine Bears Grease.
‘Pussy Galore’ Rolex watch bought in Singapore brings demand in Wiltshire
02 November 2020The Rolex GMT-Master Ref 6542 is known to collectors as the ‘Pussy Galore’ as it was worn by Honor Blackman in Goldfinger. Made from 1954-59, it was replaced by the more commonly encountered GMT-Master Ref 1675.
Last 007 Submariner emerges at Tennants
02 November 2020The Submariner 5508 released in 1958 was the last of the so-called ‘James Bond’ Submariners.
Fergusson is new head of watches at Lyon & Turnbull
02 November 2020Formerly of McTear’s, Sarah Fergusson has become the new head of watches at Lyon & Turnbull.
Award for ‘oldest rowing race’ brings strong bidding at Gloucestershire sale
02 November 2020This large silver arm badge was awarded to a late 19th century winner of Doggett’s Coat and Badge Race – the oldest rowing race in the world, held from London Bridge to Cadogan Pier since 1715.
Rolex Dato Compax 'Olympian tribute' watch offered in November sale
02 November 2020Dorotheum’s auction of wrist and pocket watches in Vienna on November 27 includes this Rolex Dato Compax ref 4768.
Watches: vintage era parts bring forward demand for timepieces
02 November 2020Watch parts such as replacement dials, cases and hands from well-known models can add up to a lot of interest at auction, as recent results show.
Elvis Presley’s 18ct Corum Buckingham watch to be offered at Sworders this month
02 November 2020A watch worn many times by the king of rock and roll at the peak of his career comes for sale at Sworders this month.
Auction previews: issue 2466
02 November 2020A selection of 16 upcoming lots from auctions taking place around the UK and Ireland.