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It might be a bit previous to start thinking about summer events but the Norfolk Churches Trust is encouraging people to apply early for pitches at its Stately Car Boot Sale to be held on Sunday, May 4, in the grounds of the privately owned Sennowe Park, near Fakenham in north Norfolk.

Elise Harris, an antiques dealer in Pangbourne, runs White Door Brocante events held in country house settings in southern England.

Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin (1805-71) began to develop the very first mystery clocks in c.1830.

De’ Conti and Tintoretto works shine as part of the Old Master sales in New York

A first edition copy of a book documenting the sinking of a ship by a sperm whale in 1820 went under the hammer at Potter & Potter (25% buyer’s premium).

John Smart (1838-99) was one of the first artists to focus on golf courses themselves rather than the actual players.

A series of British portraits offered across two different Dreweatts (26/25% buyer’s premium) sales got the new year off to a good start at the Newbury saleroom.

Our regular listing of UK and Irish books and works on paper sales

Our preview of lots from 13 upcoming auctions

Victorian arts journal was first to be illustrated with a photograph to promote Fox Talbot book

Logistics firm DHL is to change its policy on shipping knives and other bladed articles from March 1, applying a ban on carrying blades over 8in (20.3cm) long on its Express service.

On February 11, vintage costume specialist Kerry Taylor Auctions sold a private collection of Napoleonic and Regency dress formed over the last two decades by Cristina Barreto and Martin Lancaster.

Holkham Hal l ’s Lady Elizabeth wing became a packed saleroom on February 11, as more than 150 bidders braved a chilly, grey day to attend Sworders’ attic sale on the north Norfolk coast.

This Dutch East Indies gold mounted tortoiseshell betel box hammered at £15,000 (plus 24% buyer’s premium) on the opening day of the sale held by Mellors & Kirk in Nottingham on February 11-12.

The fashion for eye miniatures – or lover’s eyes – is said to have begun with a politically and socially unacceptable royal affair.

Treasure finds in the UK are at an all-year high, a report has found.