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Liner lined up as part of Bassett-Lowke model boats collection coming up at auction

24 March 2025

A single-owner private collection of pre-Second World War Bassett-Lowke maritime electric, motor, clockwork and live steam model boats is for sale on April 11-12.

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Einstein signature and date teaches a lesson on value

24 March 2025

The second tranche of material from a German autograph collector, the late Franz-Peter Bach, was offered by Anderson & Garland (30% buyer’s premium inc VAT) in Newcastle upon Tyne on March 5.

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A lawyer writes: Selling ‘windfall’ finds after taking possession can throw up legal posers

24 March 2025

Finders keepers? It’s not as simple as that if you discover unexpected items to go with a purchase

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Lockdown event still going strong

24 March 2025

Dealer duo started online showcase during the pandemic but around 20 traders continue to feature

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Medal marks the unpopular royal marriage of Mary and Philip

24 March 2025

A Renaissance gilt bronze medal made to mark the marriage of Queen Mary I (1516-58) and King Philip II (1527-98) sold for £15,500 at Sloane Street Auctions (26.5% buyer’s premium).

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Bid Barometer: issue 2686

24 March 2025

ATG’s pick of auction lots bought by internet bidders on thesaleroom.com, featuring both the highest prices over-estimate and the top prices paid online

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Good bit of monkey money business

24 March 2025

One of several known versions of the most famous painting by Gabriel von Max (1840-1915) caused quite a stir at Plückbaum (26.5% buyer’s premium) in Bonn.

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Derbyshire centre set to close with costs blamed

24 March 2025

An antiques centre in north Derbyshire is set to close on March 31 after 15 years in business.

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Nice little earner: Wealth of Nations generates double the low estimate

24 March 2025

Second edition copy of Adam Smith classic work sells at £8000 in Cumbrian saleroom

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Confidence high at TEFAF 2025

24 March 2025

Collectors and institutions flooded into the huge art fair for an ‘exceptional calibre’ of works on display

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Exhibition shows how women went to war

24 March 2025

Liss Llewellyn is currently hosting an online exhibition titled Women at War, showcasing the vital contributions of women during wartime.

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Lehmann Lo & Li on a high at fives times the low estimate

24 March 2025

One of the rarest and most colourful Lehmann toys put in a bright performance at Special Auction Services.

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Precious metals prices: issue 2686

24 March 2025

On Friday, March 21, Michael Bloomstein of Brighton was paying the following for bulk scrap against a gold fix of: $3021.94 / €2801.74 / £2342 59

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Carafe inscription reveals connection to the Kit Kat Club

24 March 2025

An early 18th century onion-shaped decanter or carafe offered at Halls (24% buyer’s premium) in Shrewsbury was of particular interest for a point-engraved inscription to the body. It read 'The Kit Kat Club at the Fountain Tavern on the Strand'.

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Pulling your leg? No, it really is a portrait with no body

24 March 2025

A curious unsigned oil on linen soared past its $800- 1200 guide to achieve $7000 (£5400) at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries (25% buyer’s premium) in Maine.

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Classic car boot roaring ahead at regular venue

24 March 2025

An event where vintage fashion-spotting and classic car-ogling is part of the weekend is the Classic Car Boot Sale, organised by Hemingway Design.

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Mickey Mouse figure from the early days of Disney marketing

24 March 2025

The Disney character was one of the first examples of using merchandise for promotion and early items are sought after by collectors

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Traders toast fresh Denbies set-up in Surrey

24 March 2025

Sunbury Antiques Fairs has successfully taken over the running of the event staged in the Surrey hills

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Very special Corgi James Bond submersible car surfaces

24 March 2025

When it comes to collectables, the 007 films are on a level of their own. So much so in fact, that a Surrey auction house stages a dedicated sale.

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Masterful Gruber stained glass stands out

24 March 2025

Windows from 1923 by a master of the craft mark the move from Art Nouveau to Art Deco

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