Penzance

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).

An RAF uniform, log book and medals that belonged to one of ‘The Few’ was a highlight when Cornish saleroom Lay’s (21% buyer’s premium) dispersed the contents of Flambards theme park.

With this year marking the 100th anninversary of the exhibition that gave Art Deco its name, we report on the British designers whose creations appear on the market

The Leicester engineer Robert Crawford Johnson (1882-1937) registered the design for the cube teapot in 1916.

First printed book dedicated to the game took the intriguing form of a heroic clash on Leith Links

‘Charming’ view by the Cornish artist lacking his usual dominant figures takes top spot in Penzance sale

Letters and postcard written by Antarctic expedition members were sent to New Zealand host family

One of the most important groups of works by the artists’ colony to emerge recently indicates level of demand in this market

The handstitched booklet titled Balls & My Partners, 1844-1845 was written by Adelaide Horatia Elizabeth Seymour (1825-77) as she enjoyed the life of a debutante.

Cast-iron provenances and first appearances on the market combine to boost value in a Cornish saleroom

Two portraits and a shipping scene by the Newlyn School artist were consigned from three different sources