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Metal detectorist’s discovery linked to flamboyant earl who was a favourite of Elizabeth I

This Neo-classical silver tea service combines the talents of two giants of the Regency era.

This Victorian silver and enamel cigarette box is decorated to the lid with humorous scene from John Surtees’ Jorrocks, Jaunts and Jollities.

Made using woollen yarns on a linen ground, crewelwork is most typically associated with England in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Spring is here (ignore the weather) and fairs and markets are suitably blooming again with the prospect of getting back to business.

Alex Stevens began selling collectables aged 14, going on to specialise in vintage wristwatches. He launched Alex Stevens Vintage in late 2020.

This rediscovered portrait depicts a youthful-looking William Hazlitt (1778-1830).

British Studio Ceramic is Messums Wiltshire’s third annual show.

Silver dealer David Addlestone is a longstanding trader at the Bermondsey Antique Market in south London which is reopening on Friday, April 16.

Angela Whittle is one of the 30-plus group who take part in salvage supremo Drew Pritchard’s regular virtual Salvage Sundays.

Sir Winston Churchill’s towering presence in the art market was on full display last week as his auction record was broken four-and-a-half times over.

Police are investigating the provenance of a collection of Japanese ivories in connection with a high-value burglary in Surrey.

Fair organisers are now planning for the spring and summer as the roadmap to ease coronavirus restrictions in England allows outdoor events to be held from April.

This copper alloy and champleve enamel brooch would once have graced the chariot of an Iron Age chieftain.

Kensington and Chelsea Council is launching a new five-year plan for Portobello Road Market and is asking the trade to submit feedback.