Collectables

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.

A cherished piece of golf history came for sale at Carlsen Gallery (20% buyer’s premium) in Freehold, New York, and commanded a significant sum.

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

While a Rowntree centenary brings historic interest, exhibitors are also focused on attracting fresh faces

This year marks the 40th anniversary of one of the most extraordinary music concerts ever held: Live Aid.

Hugh Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale (1857-1944) inherited enormous wealth derived from his father’s coalmines.

Occult group listed by specialist bookseller in the 19th century reappears at a 21st century auction

I thought your readers might like to know a little more about the coquilla nut snuff box I recently purchased at Burstow & Hewett [in Battle, East Sussex, UK, on May 28-29] illustrated on the front page of ATG No 2702.

Estimated at £800-1200, a British Antarctic Polar expedition bronze medal and miniature took £4600 at Bentley’s (20% buyer’s premium) in Cranbrook, Kent.

A late 15th century French illuminated manuscript vellum leaf achieved the stand-out result in a collection of illuminated manuscripts offered at Batemans (25% buyer’s premium).