Collectables

Sotheby’s Coronation Sale ending on May 4 is a cross-category collection of manuscripts, jewellery, artwork and objects relating to the British monarchy

This medical spoon bears the crest and inscription The Princess Sophia (the 12th child of George III and Queen Charlotte).

Thousands of items are available to buy from dealers online. Here we pick out one that caught our eye this week.

The final proof coin set bearing Queen Victoria’s portrait was issued by the Royal Mint in two sets in 1893.

Work published in 1808 is one of the highlights of a wide-ranging sale held in Gloucestershire

This rare US patent model, offered for sale by German ‘technical antiques’ specialist Auction Team Breker (21.8% buyer’s premium), aimed to change the way messages were passed via the telegraph in the mid 19th century.

To say that a mid-16th century gold medal that was auctioned by Künker (25% buyer’s premium) in Osnabrück during the sale of March 16-24 is rare would be quite an understatement.

This Art Deco sapphire and diamond brooch, c.1925, cased by Collingwood, was a gift to Princess Margaret from her grandmother Queen Mary, on her confirmation on April 15, 1946, when the princess was aged 15.

South London auction house Roseberys is offering this 1947 Pommery Rose Royal Extra Sec Champagne, France, which has a royal connection.

Among the highlights of Grey-Harris & Company’s Coronation Exhibition is a panorama scroll that depicts the coronation procession of George IV.

A collection of 32 letters and cards written by Diana, Princess of Wales to two friends came for sale at Lay’s (18% buyer’s premium).

Pictured here is a signed photo-portrait of the 20-year-old future Queen Elizabeth II and her then 15-year-old younger sister, Princess Margaret.

A 20-page booklet telling the story of the coronation ceremony using historical cigarette cards from past coronations has been created.

Our regular listing of UK and Irish book auctions

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Boole’s 1847 paper would ‘find widespread use in the design of computers and communication systems’

Nelson memorabilia from a private collection in Devon was keenly fought over at Duke’s Spring auction.