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Hemswell Antique Centres launches updated website

30 August 2017

An updated website for Hemswell Antique Centres has been launched as part of a larger programme of redevelopment marking its 30th year.

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Christie’s increases buyer’s premium

29 August 2017

Auction house Christie’s has raised its buyer’s premium. The latest changes to the thresholds follow Sotheby’s announcement of a new premium structure last week.

Queen Victoria's coronet

Queen Victoria’s coronet to remain in UK after V&A Museum acquisition

29 August 2017

A sapphire and diamond coronet designed by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria has been acquired by the V&A Museum. It was previously sold by a London dealer to an overseas buyer but was blocked from export by the government in 2015.

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Paolozzi Tube station mosaic study bought at auction by brewers of Paolozzi Lager

29 August 2017

A study for Eduardo Paolozzi’s classic Tottenham Court Road Underground stations has ‘come home’ after being bought at auction. Not to London where the original mosaics by the pop art pioneer are located, but to the artist’s home city.

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London coin company snaps up Roman hoard from Lincolnshire at Hansons

29 August 2017

A world coin specialist vied with other bidders over a Roman coin hoard last week at Hansons Auctioneers.

Grand Tour Necklace

19th century ‘Grand Tour’ necklace with Roman intaglios emerges at Cheshire auction

29 August 2017

A fine example of Grand Tour jewellery comes up for sale at Peter Wilson of Nantwich this month.

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Government issues export bar on Scottish seal linked to Robert the Bruce

28 August 2017

Culture Minister John Glen has placed a temporary export bar on a Scottish two-part seal matrix linked with Robert the Bruce.