East of England

The long journey through private collections, auctions and dealerships taken by a William Burges (1827-81) jade bowl has ended at a museum and art gallery in Bedford, it has emerged.

Artist’s masterpiece sold earlier this year is followed up by plates, prints and paintings from same source

Lomax Fairs holds several events in schools now and the latest in Suffolk has been warmly welcomed

Silver flatware once owned by the so-called Ladies of Llangollen was offered in Cheffins’ (25% buyer’s premium) latest Jewellery, Silver & Watches auction in Cambridge.

Ken Bolan, the retired King’s Road, Chelsea, dealer, is having a second post-retirement auction.

You might not like him when he’s angry, but as a stretch toy The Incredible Hulk is evidently very popular with collectors.

A fine George II period bracket clock by Gray and Vulliamy came for sale at Duke’s (25% buyer’s premium) of Dorchester as part of a summer auction.

A simple Edwardian open face silver pocket watch used on the Trans-Antarctic Expedition sold for £2600 at Kinghams (26% buyer’s premium) in Moreton-in-Marsh.

It is with great sadness that we learn that Terrence Bailey has passed away.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of one of the most extraordinary music concerts ever held: Live Aid.

Occult group listed by specialist bookseller in the 19th century reappears at a 21st century auction

A monthly newsletter sent out by interiors dealer Philip Crosthwaite, organiser of the Easton Antiques Fair in Norwich, is now reaching 2000 subscribers.

Lomax launches third event in portfolio at location already hosting a separate biannual brocante

A rare photograph from the funeral of Victorian explorer Dr David Livingstone (1813-73) comes to auction in Essex this summer.

A fine Indian Kashmir shawl of intricate traditional design offered in Colchester included a sewn label 'Horatia E Erskine, June 26th 1861 (Indian) from H.M. Queen Victoria'.

A signed postcard of Oscar Wilde from an image by Alfred Ellis of Baker Street impressed in a timed online sale at Cheffins (25% buyer’s premium).

Werner watercolour underlines importance of quality local consignments to regional salerooms