Collectables

“Analogous to the Tunbridge ware but of a superior character” was Robert Russell’s description of his work at the 1851 Great Exhibition.

New environmental laws in Germany and France mean overseas sellers of smaller items such as books are tackling another layer of red tape on top of those already presented by Brexit.

The sale of Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs at Lyon & Turnbull in Edinburgh on July 13 included a document signed by the adventurer and courtier Sir Walter Raleigh (1554-1618).

A recent sale held by Thomson Roddick (18% buyer’s premium) of Carlisle, one that included further items of local interest from the library of the late Maurice Cole, was led by one of the newer books on offer.

Couple move upstairs in their 17th century Cotswolds townhouse to open an antiques shop below

‘The Gregson House’ and its contents date from the early Victorian period.

I was enjoying reading the article on the queen’s brooch, which sold recently (ATG No 2550), when I was surprised to come across the name of Ray Lindwall, the scourge of English cricket in the 1950s.

A cheery Retail Fruit Trade Federation 1930s poster promoting healthy breakfast food features in AntikBar’s summer exhibition The visual Impact of Nourishment in Vintage Posters.

This early 17th century harpsichord is inscribed to the name baton for Andreas Ruckers, Antwerp, 1614.

Selection of sale highlights from the exceptional Henry Rogers Broughton collection

The Map of Florida shown here was issued in 1829 to encourage settlement following its still recent acquisition from Spain.

A ‘Jolly Roger’ or pirate flag that records the Second World War exploits of a British submarine flew once more in a militaria sale earlier this summer.

Referring to the UK’s near-total ban on selling antique ivory objects, would the beautiful Vizagatapam, India, c.1830-50, ivory chess set in the collection of Mr Holger Langer (Collector Interview, ATG No 2550) be classed as museum quality?

Our regular listing of UK and Irish book auctions.

Bonhams has closed its coin and medals department in London and specialist John Millensted will now work as a consultant to the firm.

The queen’s menacing message to Protestant courtiers makes an auction appearance

Butterscotch in New York is holding its summer estates auction on July 17.

You reported on the front page of the ATG (No 2550) that Bonhams has added another auction house to its expanding stable.