Collectables

The British engineering company formerly known as Guest, Keen and Nettlefolds can trace its origins back to 1759 and the birth of the industrial revolution

I do hope that a good home will be found for the manuscript of Bernard Romans’ chart of Florida (‘Museum buyer sought to keep ‘outstanding’ £6m maritime chart collection in the UK’, News, ATG No 2706).

Rare vinyl such as demos and limited editions can generate significant demand at auction, but sometimes it is the personal touch that matters as well.

Our regular listing of UK and Irish books and works on paper sales

First part of extensive array amassed by Mike Standen attracts strong results

Two markedly different publications prompted contests from quite different groups of bidders at Millea Bros (25% buyer’s premium) in Boonton, New Jersey, the second day of a three-day auction at the house.

Piece produced by jobbing London silversmith Simmons was owned by one of Washington’s favourites

Second printing of Robert Hooke’s most famous work offered from Ohio collection boasts an impressive provenance

The AMI Continental II jukebox appeared in 1962, a time when space race excitement was gripping the US.

A gilt metal cloak clasp taken from the apartment of Napoleon Bonaparte after his death on St Helena in 1821 has sold at auction for £10,000.

While modern communications would appear to have diminished the role of the King’s or Queen’s Messengers in the 21st century, the job and title remains.

Bellmans is holding its first Arms & Armour auction in Billingshurst on September 10.