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DD2670 Collar Necklace

Gallery exhibits timeless offerings from the ancient world

20 November 2024

ForgeLynch is getting into the Christmas spirit with an exhibition called 'Gifts from the Ancient World'.

Titanic Pocket Watch

Titanic memorabilia record set as pocket watch fetches £1.31m

19 November 2024

The pocket watch was awarded to the captain of RMS Carpathia, whose captain and crew saved more than 700 people

Lavinia Fontana painting

Bidders spot the hand of Lavinia Fontana in Cologne auction

19 November 2024

Lot number four, estimated at €8000-10,000, achieved the most spectacular result at Van Ham’s (27% buyer’s premium) sale of paintings on November 14 in Cologne.

Buccaneers Of America

Early book on piracy in the Caribbean emerges at Bonhams

19 November 2024

'Buccaneers of America' by Alexandre Olivier Exquemelin offered a rare glimpse into the eye-opening exploits of pirates in the Caribbean

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Tunbridge ware table cabinet is among five lots to watch

18 November 2024

With estimates from £500, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week

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Top stories this week including a 16th century purse making 60 times estimate

17 November 2024

The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included news of a late Tudor or early Stuart purse with a connection to Mary, Queen of Scots bringing remarkable competition at an auction in Skipton, North Yorkshire.

DD 2669 Anglo Indian Sewing Column

Dizzying range on offer as Classic Antique Fairs returns to NEC Birmingham

16 November 2024

Arriving just in time for those seeking to do some Christmas shopping, Classic Antique Fairs return November 29-December 1.