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A fine example of Viking metalworking was offered at Noonans (24% buyer’s premium) in Mayfair on July 18.

Thousands of items are available to buy from dealers online. Here we pick out one that caught our eye this week.

William Lenthall (1591-1662) was chosen as Speaker of the Houses of Commons at the beginning of the Long Parliament in 1640.

Most terracotta plank figures from Bronze Age Cyprus have been found in Lapithos, a once important coastal centre on the north of the island.

Strong results and supply boost the market but challenges remain with bidders highly selective

Ornate creation from Gothic fantasy comes for sale as part of the Bayreuth collection

The presence of a cat added commercial appeal to a 17th century portrait of a young girl offered at Bonhams’ latest Old Master sale in London.

A silver and gold presentation belt given to a civilian volunteer nurse who looked after the sick and wounded during the Siege of Ladysmith during the second Boer War has soared over estimate in a London auction.

Such was the notoriety of Gunner James Collis that his family did not attend the funeral even though he had three sons in the army.

Thousands of items are available to buy from dealers online. Here we pick out one that caught our eye this week.

Founder of London gallery Agi Katz had personal experience after escaping from persecution herself

A privately produced Victorian silver bravery medal proved hugely popular when offered at Noonans (24% buyer’s premium) on June 21.

Christie’s Books and Manuscripts sale on July 12 included a remarkable copy of 'Insectivorous Plants' by Charles Darwin (1809-82).

An early version of virtual reality, the Victorian craze of stereoscopes is firmly in focus this summer

US museums have been particularly active as underlined by London gallery showcase event highlights

Among the sales at 'An Eye into the Ancient Past', the collaborative exhibition from Oliver Forge and Brendan Lynch and Claire Brown Art, was this attic black-figure amphora, dated to 500BC.

Collecting genre is being boosted by fresh bidders with deep pockets who work in the technology sector

Leica cameras of rather different dimensions to normal clicked into action at Chiswick Auctions (25% buyer’s premium).