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Marye The Quene

Mary I letter outlining Wyatt Rebellion response to appear at Edinburgh auction

23 January 2025

A letter signed 'Mary the quene' to William Paget on the outbreak of Wyatt's Rebellion, January 28, 1554, is to appear at Edinburgh auction house Lyon & Turnbull on February 5 with an estimate of £15,000-20,000.

Edward Curtis Three Chiefs

Edward Curtis' 'Three Chiefs' photograph triples estimate at Bonhams Skinner

22 January 2025

Over a 30-year period Edward Curtis (1868–1952) published the largest volume of work photographing indigenous Americans.

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US 13 star 'boat flag' set to fly in Battersea

22 January 2025

Flags may have become more fashionable, but there is an evergreen appeal to items that are steeped in history and meaning.

Welsh estate Plas Teg

Contents from historic Welsh estate Plas Teg to be sold at Rogers Jones

21 January 2025

Welsh auction house Rogers Jones is conducting the largest house clearance it has undertaken in 33 years.

Italian giltwood mirror

The last hurrah: Sworders to offer dealer’s stock without reserve as Guinevere Antiques finally closes

20 January 2025

After 61 years on the King’s Road, Guinevere Antiques shut its doors for the last time at Christmas.

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Traditional gypsy caravan is among six lots to watch

20 January 2025

With estimates from £1000, here are six previews of items coming up at auction this week

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Top stories this week including the ban on selling antique scrimshaw coming into effect

19 January 2025

The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included news of the UK’s ban on the trade in antique scrimshaw and narwhal tusks coming into force this month