Latest News Articles by Tom Derbyshire
Frieze launches ‘pop-up gallery’ space
22 February 2021Frieze is opening No 9 Cork Street, an initiative housed in two converted townhouses that will accommodate visiting galleries throughout the year with a focus on Modern and Contemporary art.
George Cross record broken again by London saleroom
22 February 2021The world record for a George Cross has been broken by a medal awarded to a courageous British soldier who died in captivity during the Korean War.
Roman mosaic to remain in Dorset after fundraising success
22 February 2021A Roman floor panel sold at auction in 2018 and then to an international buyer will be reunited with two other fragments from the same mosaic after a successful fundraising appeal to keep it in the UK.
Shankly inspiration at Liverpool FC sale
15 February 2021Liverpool are leaving their Melwood training centre after 70 years and specialist sport auctioneer Graham Budd has been tasked with selling the contents.
Liverpool FC memorabilia on offer as Melwood training centre comes to an end after 70 years
10 February 2021The Reds are leaving their Melwood training centre and specialist sport auctioneer Graham Budd has been tasked with selling the contents.
Coley joins Hindman
08 February 2021US auction house Hindman has appointed experienced antiquities expert Jacob Coley as director and senior specialist of the Antiquities Department.
Handy combo for a Scottish picnic
01 February 2021This Victorian dirk – with ensuite knife and fork – sold for 10 times the top estimate, £2000, at McTear’s (24% buyer’s premium) in Glasgow on January 21.
How hurling a lump of iron at Churchill earned a medal
01 February 2021A ‘Hunger Strike’ Women’s Social and Political Union Medal awarded to a Suffragette who threw at lump of iron at Winston Churchill’s car made £10,000.
Lockdales finds high demand for militaria in lockdown
01 February 2021Weapons proved a highlight of the Lockdales (18% buyer’s premium) Coins, Medals & Militaria auction on January 23-24 held during the third lockdown.
Early railway toys puff into Newbury
25 January 2021This charming early English-style station below was produced for the export market by German toy manufacturer Märklin.
Bing model fires the imagination at Tennants
25 January 2021As with so many other collecting areas recently, the conditions of lockdown – meaning spare money and time for the fortunate – have led to buoyant demand for toys, models and collectables.
Pelham Puppets galore appear at Devon sale
25 January 2021An extensive selection of Pelham Puppets came up on the first day of the Piers Motley (18% buyer’s premium) auction in Devon on January 18-20.
TV legend Gerry Anderson treasure trove brings demand at Surrey sale
25 January 2021Models, props, scenery and scripts linked to Gerry Anderson emerged for sale at Ewbank’s (25% buyer’s premium) in Send, Surrey at the end of last year.
Dolls’ house furniture is sitting comfortably
25 January 2021The collecting market for dolls’ house furniture has been enjoying a boom period if recent prices have been anything to go by.
Pelham professor makes his mark at British Toy Auctions
25 January 2021The British Toy Auctions (18% buyer’s premium) sale on January 8 in Runcorn included several Pelham Puppets rarities.
18th century Neapolitan world in miniature comes to US auction
25 January 2021It was not uncommon in the 18th century for a doll to be presented within its own miniature doll-scaled world.
Put your foot on the pedal as Junior Austin sells at H&H Classics
25 January 2021Auction house H&H Classics (15% buyer’s premium) is best known for selling full-sized vehicles but a smaller model impressed in a recent automobilia sale.
Dinky Octopus pulls in eager bidders
25 January 2021A Dinky Supertoys 935 Leyland Octopus flat truck with chains in its original box sold for £8200 at Kent saleroom C&T (22% buyer’s premium) on January 14.
Sales push: miniature pram and doll among the Kent stand-out lots
25 January 2021The strong level of prices being paid by collectors for dolls’ house furniture was underlined at a recent C&T sale.
Collectors answer action figure call to arms
25 January 2021How did toy manufacturers get boys in the rather less PC 1960s to play with dolls?