South-east England

The London-based design company Isokon, which produced furniture by Wells Coates and Marcel Breuer, and Gerald Summers’ firm Makers of Simple Furniture both explored the radical possibilities of lamination.

Sussex and Kent saleroom Gorringe’s begins a new chapter this month under full family ownership and new management.

A white-glove sale tells its own story about the health of a market

The sale at Bellmans (25% buyer’s premium) in Billingshurst, West Sussex on February 17 included a small silver gilt rococo-style cream jug of a type that remains something of an enigma.

The Fine Jewellery sale at Dreweatts (26% buyer’s premium) in Newbury on March 19 included two quite different lots from the subcontinent - and both were well received.

Two very different works offered in Oxford now have new owners from Australia and continental Europe

Sussex and Kent auction house Gorringe’s begins a fresh chapter next month under full family ownership and new management.

This year marks the 200th anniversary of a major milestone in the railway age: the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR).

Local scenes by the incredibly prolific artist from the Channel Islands are favourites in today’s market

Highlights from the extensive David Finn German toy collection sold at Special Auction Services

Blacking ink was widely used in the 19th century for the cleaning and polishing of boots and shoes, floors and doorsteps.

Dealer duo started online showcase during the pandemic but around 20 traders continue to feature

One of the rarest and most colourful Lehmann toys put in a bright performance at Special Auction Services.

Sunbury Antiques Fairs has successfully taken over the running of the event staged in the Surrey hills

When it comes to collectables, the 007 films are on a level of their own. So much so in fact, that a Surrey auction house stages a dedicated sale.

The YZ-branded range of novelties – a whimsical selection of ashtrays, match holders, pipe holders, pipe racks etc fashioned in tropical hardwoods and cherry amber bakelite – was produced by walking stick and cane maker Henry Howell and Company in the 1920s-30s.

The French inventor André Romain Guilmet (1827-92) took out many patents for his ingenious designs including in 1868 the idea for a driving chain on a bicycle.