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Antiques for everyone

First views of latest Antiques for Everyone fair in Birmingham

21 July 2017

The crowds descended on the latest Antiques for Everyone fair at the NEC in Birmingham for its opening day yesterday.

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Dunkirk 1940 evacuation in movie form and now original photos up at auction

21 July 2017

With Christopher Nolan’s epic new film Dunkirk released today in the UK, it is a perfect time to focus on still rather than moving images which reveal the original picture of the 1940 evacuation.

UK silver hallmarks

Consultation launched into overseas hallmarking

20 July 2017

The British Hallmarking Council has launched a public consultation into the issue of UK assay offices using traditional hallmarks in overseas operations.

Elvis contract

Elvis Presley’s first music agency contract goes to auction in Wiltshire

20 July 2017

Auctioneer Henry Aldridge & Son is known for its Titanic memorabilia sales but this weekend it will shake things up and auction items from rock ‘n’ roll star Elvis Presley.

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WATCH: Auctioneer Chris Aston on amazing film memorabilia treasure trove

20 July 2017

It’s all about Facebook. Oh no, hang on, it’s Instagram. But what about Tweeting? Where does YouTube fit into all this? We ask West Midlands auctioneer Chris Aston about his video tips.

Nic McElhatton of Christie’s South Kensington

WATCH: Christie’s South Kensington chairman Nic McElhatton makes emotional speech at saleroom’s final auction

19 July 2017

The final auction at Christie’s South Kensington took place today with a 466-lot ‘Interiors’ sale rounding off the saleroom’s 42-year history. Before offering the final two lots of the sale, chairman of CSK Nic McElhatton made an emotional speech to bid farewell to one of London’s most popular auction venues.

Full text of Christie’s South Kensington chairman Nic McElhatton speech at saleroom’s final auction

19 July 2017

Rounding off the last ever auction at Christie’s South Kensington, chairman of CSK Nic McElhatton delivered a heartfelt farewell speech as the saleroom closed its doors for the final time.