South-east England

A 16th century Renaissance astronomical table clock was among the stand-out lots at Dreweatts recent clocks sale.

The organisers of an antiques market that is set to be revived in Winchester are looking to attract more traders.

Dealers delighted by good sales across all categories at latest Petersfield fair

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

Briggsys Emporium, an antiques centre in the north Kent coastal town of Herne Bay, is up for sale.

Lots from the extraordinary collection constructed by the McAlpines come to auction in Berkshire

Ardingly warfest returns with re-enactors and militaria dealers as well as an ‘unforgettable finale’

Two late 17th century recipe books sold for a surprise £15,000 (estimate £400-600) at Dawsons (27.5% buyer’s premium) in Maidenhead on August 26.

A 20in (51cm) transfer printed pearlware dish picturing the Durham Ox sold for £3000 (plus 25% buyer’s premium) at an Antiques & Interiors sale at Bellmans in Billingshurst, West Sussex, on September 1-2.

The dedicated sale Constructing a Legacy: The Collection of Sir William & Lady McAlpine held by Dreweatts (27/26/20% buyer’ s premium) on August 12 included an intriguing bit of football history.

Elektro was built in 1937 by industrial giant Westinghouse in Mansfield, Ohio, for the 1939 World’s Fair in New York: the first robot in the world that could walk, talk and even count on his fingers.

This rare large Steiff brown-tipped mohair Teddy Clown bear offered by Special Auction Services (20% buyer’s premium) in its summer Fine Dolls, Teddy Bears & Traditional Toys Auction was once owned by a Josefina González González of Cuba.

Huge collection concentrates on a world before mass producing

Undaunted dealer takes over Isle of Wight antiques shop at age of 84 working alongside his daughters

Despite a repainted face, and the arms and legs not being original, this William and Mary c.1690 English carved wooden doll still impressed a buyer enough for them to win her at a hammer price of £4600.