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Patek Philippe watch attracts worldwide interest at Penzance auction

18 September 2026

The Patek Philippe Ref 448 dress watch is one of original Calatrava references, named after the ornate ‘Calatrava’ cross that is part of its brand.

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Art Deco knife rests sharpen bidding in Chicago sale

18 September 2026

A set of 24 Art Deco Gallia animalier knife rests hammered for $8000 (£5950) against a guide of $3000-5000 at an Objet sale at Wright (28% buyer’s premium) in Chicago, Illinois.

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It’s never too late to subscribe to ATG

18 September 2026

Here at ATG we are always pleased to hear from potential new subscribers.

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18th century cartoon of Britain taking on America emerges in London auction

18 September 2026

Issued in January 1781 by London publisher Robert Wilkinson, the caricature The Ballance of Power depicts the figure of Britannia standing as Justice proclaiming, No one injures me with impunity.

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‘Rockefeller’ porcelain returns to the rostrum

18 September 2026

Among the most coveted of all the standard Chinese export porcelain designs is the so-called ‘Rockefeller’ pattern or Palace ware.

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Drysdale landscape blows into auction

18 September 2026

A Russell Drysdale (1912-81) landscape that has not been on the market for over 40 years is being offered at Leonard Joel’s Fine Art auction in Melbourne on October 6.

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Louis Vuitton luxury luggage showcased in catalogues

18 September 2026

The Louis Vuitton 1914 catalogue was issued as the company opened its flagship store at 70 Avenue des Champs-Élysée.

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Nelson’s command notebook of HMS Bellerophon on offer

18 September 2026

Arch Rare Books & Antique Prints offers a command notebook chronicling Admiral Nelson’s command of the HMS Bellerophon in 1799.

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Previews: issue 2761

18 September 2026

Our selection of lots from 16 upcoming auctions

Lola Bate pictured at the Textile Society’s fair in Manchester in June 2026

Events that make a material difference

18 September 2026

Updates from textiles, vintage fashion and haberdashery fairs

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Liberty Oriental Carpets makes new home in Petworth

18 September 2026

Liberty Oriental Carpets has relocated to Petworth after decades in the famed Liberty department store in central London.

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Original Cook islands scene makes waves at Leski

18 September 2026

Although John Webber’s (1752-93) engraved plates emerge on the market with some regularity, his original works are much rarer.

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Stairway to £10,000 as early Led Zeppelin poster comes to Merseyside auction

18 September 2026

Formed in London in 1963, English blues rock band The Yardbirds kickstarted the careers of three of rock's most famous guitarists: Eric Clapton (in the group from 1963-65), Jeff Beck (1965-66) and Jimmy Page (1966-68).

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Museum sales for ceramics specialist E&H Manners

18 September 2026

E&H Manners has made two sales to London museums.

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Silver stand-outs in Newcastle auction

18 September 2026

An unusual lot offered in the Fine Silver sale at Anderson & Garland (25% buyer’s premium) in Newcastle upon Tyne was a ‘pair’ of oval teapots and stands modelled as staved barrels: one a ‘period’ example with marks for John Harris, London 1786, the other by early Victorian maker John Terry (London 1838).

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One-shot at the Atomic Age featuring Bat-Man’s return

18 September 2026

Issued by Agar Publishing in September 1947, Atomic Age Comic was a British answer to the action-adventure comics of the American Golden Age.

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Putting the Onus on Aboriginal art

18 September 2026

The latest Australian and international art sale at Menzies (25% buyer’s premium including GST) in Melbourne compared well to previous auctions in terms of sell-through rates, even if the overall total was slightly lower than its previous two auctions – something the saleroom said was not uncommon for a winter sale.

US Antiques Roadshow

It’s 24th time lucky for American antiques TV show

18 September 2026

At last, the US version of Antiques Roadshow has won its first Emmy award.

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Dinky toys shop display makes top auction result

18 September 2026

Weighing in at over 40kg, a toy showpiece was not so Dinky after all.

Simon Spero

Obituary: ceramics dealer Simon Spero (1943–2026)

18 September 2026

Simon Spero’s childhood was spent in the Home Counties.

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