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In 1962, Lord John Hope, the Minister of Works in the Macmillan government commissioned David Mellor (1930-2009) to ‘supply silver you have designed to every British embassy in the world’.

Following the news that Clarion Events is planning to integrate the antiques fair with the Christmas fair at Olympia (News, ATG No 2695) I have to agree with the dealers’ concerns as expressed in your article.

The annual extravaganza in north London features 40 visiting traders as well as the regular shops and centre

Cartier’s aquamarine jewellery appears to have been predominantly produced from the London workshop starting in 1932.

Bonhams’ London Jewels sale on June 5 features a spectacular Cartier turquoise and diamond tiara that comes by descent from Nancy, Viscountess Astor (1879-1964).

Event generates decent sales and a lively atmosphere during a busy weekend overall for collectors and dealers

A previously unrecorded Elizabethan gold signet ring, a gift from the influential Tudor financier and merchant, Sir Thomas Gresham (1519-79), comes for sale at Noonans on June 17.

This Victorian acrostic gold, hardstone and paste necklace, probably made in Rome c.1890, sold for £3800 (estimate £2000-3000) at Olympia Auctions’ (25% buyer’s premium) Jewellery & Watches sale on May 22.

Dealers have voiced their concern at changes to the next staging of The Winter Art & Antiques Fair at Olympia.

There’s no denying that we live in uncertain times. The impact of recent financial turmoil has hit dealers and collectors alike.