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The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF) has announced the launch of an online series that explores the homes and private collections of high-profile figures in the art world.

While the Taylor collection is this summer’s horological focus – “a once in a generation event” is how one dealer described it – plenty of other purchasing opportunities are available for enthusiasts of the best in early English clockmaking.

This walnut longcase, c.1710, by Daniel Quare (1648/49-1724) with a month duration movement is priced at £95,000 by Howard Walwyn.

Tennants’ recent sale of Jewellery, Watches & Silver included, at a top-estimate £9000, a rare Omega aviator’s watch.

Gavin Campbell (1851-1922), the 7th Earl of Breadalbane, was a prominent society figure and Liberal politician in the Gladstone administration but is best known in collecting circles as the owner of a vast array of silver.

She was among the first female students to study at the Slade and exhibited with major galleries, but for many years Gwen John (1876- 1939) was forgotten, overshadowed by her famous lover Auguste Rodin and flamboyant artist brother Augustus John.

All exhibitor slots are filled as the Adams fair keeps fingers crossed for July opening.

After a decade riding a market wave, ‘original owner’ Rolex tool watches are increasingly scarce at auction.

Two very good pieces of English treen were offered by Hannam’s (23% buyer’s premium) at a recent auction in Selborne.

Auction marking German firm Reiss & Sohn’s 50th anniversary included earthly and heavenly delights

Naive-style Cornish art has been on a good run at regional auctions over recent months.

A selection of 16 upcoming lots from auctions taking place around the UK and Ireland.

Karen and Paul Rennie of Rennies Seaside Modern in Folkestone are well-known collector/dealers in Modern British design.

The annual York River Art Market is running every Saturday from June 26 to the end of August with 30-plus artists and designers selling their work.

Scarce variations of the classic dress watch come to market as interest rises in vintage Cartier

Beer jug or wine jug? The expect purpose of Georgian silver pear-shaped jugs is sometimes unclear.

The artist Mary Fedden (1915-2012) was a great lover of opera.

Asian Art in London has announced the dates for its autumn 2021 season and the launch of a 60-page digital sales magazine called Spotlight.

The first tranche of one of the finest English clock collections in private hands comes for sale in London and Winchester this summer

In these days of the internet search engine and the live bidding platform, it is reassuring to know that bargains are still out there.