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Ambitious Dutch online auction firm aims to be a high-end eBay

30 July 2015

Dutch online auction business Catawiki has raised $82m to build its business.

Showground exhibitors must pay VAT on pitch rentals

30 July 2015

Exhibitors at British showground fairs must pay 20% VAT on pitch rentals, a tribunal has decided.

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Rare August UK antiques fairs north and south

29 July 2015

As dealers’ and buyers’ thoughts turn more to Pinot Grigio by the pool than art and antiques in August, only a few fairs rattle around to provide solace for those eager to earn or spend some money.

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Book dealer Tom Donovan sets up his battle lines

28 July 2015

The Battle of Waterloo bicentenary has sparked a number of special auctions and dealer shows.

Industry urged to give views on gun laws

27 July 2015

The antiques industry is being called on to take part in a consultation to reform the law governing the sale and ownership of antique firearms.

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Edward VIII Nazi salute photos on sale at Morgan Evans

27 July 2015

A photo album showing the former King Edward VIII giving Nazi salutes is on offer for the first time in 30 years, auctioneers Morgan Evans have revealed.

Dealer backs move to change US ivory trade ban

27 July 2015

A London dealer has welcomed a new wide-ranging bill aimed at amending the law passed in the US last year banning the commercial trade in elephant ivory.