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Pen shows are write on time

29 May 2026

UK Pen Shows runs pen fairs across the country and is launching a Cheltenham Pen Show at the town’s racecourse on Saturday June 27.

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Precious metals prices: issue 2746

29 May 2026

On Thursday, May 28, Michael Bloomstein of Brighton was paying the following for bulk scrap against a gold trading price of: $4391.50 €3782.59 £3277.24

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Earliest Celtic FC winner’s medal nets a record for such Scottish memorabilia

29 May 2026

On the day the 15ct gold and enamel medal Celtic FC’s latest Scottish title success clinched in the very last game of the season against Hearts came 133 years after their first.

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Auction lots act as reminders of Hammers, Wolves and Spurs in happier days

29 May 2026

A horrible season for West Ham, Spurs and Wolves has come to an end... but glory days for the clubs were recalled by several lots sold recently.

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Intended for a queen but given to a king

29 May 2026

A silver and horn casket made for Queen Victoria but given to King Edward VII is offered by Mark Goodger Antiques at the Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative, Antiques & Art Fair from June 12-14.

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The day the mighty Man Utd beat Joe Simpkins 5-0

29 May 2026

In May 1950 Manchester United embarked on a 12-match tour of North America.

Items designed by William De Morgan

Showcase staged to celebrate William De Morgan

29 May 2026

From May 26-29 Gloucestershire auction house Kinghams held a spring exhibition titled 'William De Morgan Master Potter'.

The portrait of Lady Florence Amabell Cowper by Frederic Leighton, now on display at Wrest Park.

Two Leighton portraits back on display at Wrest Park – but where are the other three?

29 May 2026

English Heritage has launched an appeal to help find three portraits by artist Frederic Leighton (1839-96) once on display at Wrest Park in Bedfordshire.

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Previews: issue 2746

29 May 2026

Our selection of stand-out lots from 10 upcoming auctions

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Album of designs includes Louvre’s famous snuffbox

29 May 2026

The Van Blarenberghes were a dynasty of artists from Lille in northern France.

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Not to be sneezed at: 1776 hankie bought by US museum

29 May 2026

A handkerchief made in early 19th century Scotland celebrating the 1776 Declaration of Independence and featuring portraits of George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson hammered for $55,000 (£40,425) at Eldred’s (26% buyer’s premium).

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When the World Cup kicked off

29 May 2026

The Sportingold (20% buyer’s premium) World Cup, International & North American Soccer Sale on May 27 was timed handily just before the 23rd World Cup begins in the US, Mexico and Canada.

An atmospheric corner of Chesapeake Mill in Hampshire.

Action stations at shipshape mill to accommodate more dealers

29 May 2026

Expansion on way at historical premises built using timbers of famous American naval frigate

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Blackadder goes forth at Burlingham

29 May 2026

This summer, Jenna Burlingham Gallery is turning its attention to the early work of Elizabeth Blackadder (1931-2021), before the flower paintings and cat pictures that made her one of Scotland’s most recognisable artists.

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Enamelled glass bowls over buyer

29 May 2026

Rare Renaissance item hammered at €450,000 is boosted by armorial for two significant families

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Interview with dealer David Harvey: In step with a rewarding career

29 May 2026

ATG chats to David Harvey from Oxfordshire dealership WR Harvey to discuss the firm’s 75 years in the furniture business, as well as his diamond jubilee exhibition, Marquetry to Metamorphic, which runs until June 13

Books and works on paper auction calendar, June 2-21, 2026

29 May 2026

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

An interior at Kaboodles Emporium in Rochester.

Trio who launched high street centre are also excited about a Rochester antiques trail

29 May 2026

Antiques trails are proving to be a popular way of promoting the shops and centres in a particular place or region.

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Going back to the origins of Crystal Palace and Arsenal – postcards capture club pioneers

29 May 2026

The two images of 1907-08 shown here are from a group of nine postcards relating to Crystal Palace FC that were given a modest estimate of £50-80 in the Paper Collectables sale at Toovey’s (25% buyer’s premium) on May 20.

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Bid Barometer: issue 2746

29 May 2026

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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