Latest News Articles by Roland Arkell
Bravery recognised by Montgomery
18 September 2023This Second World War Distinguished Conduct Medal group of five was awarded to Serjeant John Chapman of the 4th Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers.
Token halfpennies carry messages about values
18 September 2023In the 1790s a dire shortage of small copper change caused great difficulties in the small transactions of everyday life.
Exceptional tetradrachm toasts divine wine
18 September 2023A collection of Greek coins formed over 20 years ago by a European connoisseur will be sold by Morton & Eden in London on September 26-27.
An auction format that proved to be the right time, right place
18 September 2023Specialist Bleasdale says his sewing antiques and Tunbridgeware timed online sales are working out well
Impressive Storr silver from Hugh Barclay collection emerges
18 September 2023On September 29 Cottone of Geneseo, New York, will offer the collection of lawyer Hugh Barclay (1932-2021), a former 11-term New York State Senator and US Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador.
Two Anthony Caro sculptures offered in Seattle auction
18 September 2023Modernism from Northwest collectors at MBA Seattle Auctions on September 29 includes two works by the British abstract sculptor Anthony Caro (1924-2013).
Butcher Cumberland of Culloden fame celebrated
18 September 2023Among the highlights of The Premier Sale at St James’s Auctions on September 27 is this Battle of Culloden gold commemorative medal.
Cavalry charges into history at Omdurman
18 September 2023Australian saleroom Abacus Auctions will feature a compact but significant collection of medals formed by British expatriate Dr Cecil Walkley.
Nabeshima dish design draws on Japanese traditions
18 September 2023Nabeshima porcelain takes its name from the clan that controlled the Saga domain in the Edo period.
Shell out for ornamental combs
18 September 2023Massive ornamental hair combs such as this are associated with the East Sumbanese people of modern Indonesia.
Pop art at Hindman puts avocado salad on the menu
18 September 2023Hindman’s 116-lot auction of Post War & Contemporary Art on September 28 includes a classic pop art painting by Wayne Thiebaud that comes for sale from the estate of Kansas City collectors Morton and Estelle Sosland.
Chinese export porcelain wins its spurs
18 September 2023Over the course of four decades, medical stenographer Angela Gross Folk and her husband amassed an impressive collection of Chinese porcelain.
Auction houses hold sales to coincide with prestigious Coinex event
18 September 2023The Coinex extravaganza brings out the big guns of the UK numismatics trade alongside continental European dealers.
Led Zeppelin album cover signs in at £15,000
18 September 2023A copy of Led Zeppelin’s Houses of the Holy album signed by all four members of the band sold to a phone bidder for £15,000 .
From civil war to George III via two single owner collections
18 September 2023On October 3 Noonans will sell two single-owner collections.
Neil Gow fiddles on portrayed by 'Raeburn and studio'
18 September 2023Sir Henry Raeburn (1756-1823) painted several versions of his portrait of Neil Gow, the most famous 18th century Scottish fiddler, for a number of patrons.
Georgian high society portrayed by Nathaniel Hone
18 September 2023This 18th century portrait, sold for $10,000/£7965 ($12,600 including premium) at Merrill’s of Williston, Vermont, is by Nathaniel Hone (1718-84).
Japanese 17th century dish stars in our selection of five lots to watch in the US
13 September 2023ATG’s selection of items coming up for auction in the US includes a c.1680 Nabeshima porcelain dish from Japan.
Big bidding for a small prayer book: Hebrew manuscript takes five times estimate
11 September 2023An 18th century copy of Tikkunei Shabbat (an amalgam of Hebrew prayers and devotions for the Sabbath) sold for £57,000 to an international phone bidder at Hansons on September 5.
Pick of the week: Signing the first England captain
11 September 2023A timed online sale of sporting memorabilia that closed on August 27 at Graham Budd was topped by a photocard of Cuthbert J Ottaway (1850-78).