Print Edition

The government has reminded owners of certain old firearms that they will need to obtain a licence following a change in the law from September 22.

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including the US ruling on whether Turkey could take ownership of the Guennol Stargazer.

Thousands of items are available to buy from dealers online. Here we pick out one that caught our eye this week.

After dealing ‘under the radar’, showground fair regular opens shop

The London Antique Arms Fair, founded in 1967, will be running its 103rd fair at a new venue, the RAF Museum in Hendon on Sunday, October 3.

In the wake of ATG's 50th anniversary issue last week, Alexander 'Sandy' Rich of Tregeagle Fine Art, who not so long ago left behind the thrilling world of art insurance to become a dealer, posted on Instagram about his own anniversary:

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.

Serving in the Glider Pilot Regiment was a tough task during the Second World War.

Prices for good-quality writing desks continue to recover – as was evident when a George II example more than tripled top hopes.

This recently discovered 18th century portrait was painted by John Vanderbank (1694-1739) and depicts Holles St John of Lydiard Park.

An early work by Alexej von Jawlenksy (1864-1914) will feature in the Côte Basque auction in Saint-Jean-de-Luz on November 19.

Next month’s dates for the antiques, home and vintage shows run by Continuity Fairs have been confirmed.

Dealers, collectors, and textile enthusiasts including students looking for design inspiration will be gathering at Chelsea Town Hall on Sunday October 10.

Well known in the antiques trade and art world, Philip Astley-Jones died after a short illness in mid-August.

Fellows’ Fine Jewellery sale in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter on September 30 includes an extraordinary collection of 63 mourning rings.

A painted wooden shop sign that hung for many years from a store in Norwich sold at Norfolk’s newest auction house.

This large Ottoman metal thread and silk hanging features a dedication to Sultan Ahmed III (1673-1736).

Sought-after Russian artist stormed to US sale stardom with a marine scene

This 1950s battery-operated Mickey Mouse toy is part of a selection of Disney-related items in Potter & Potter’s Steiff, Toys and Pop Culture auction.

A recent sale at Wotton Auction Rooms (21.6% buyer’s premium) in Wotton-Under-Edge included this set of three yellow metal fobs set with carnelian intaglios.