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

Works from the collection of British fashion magnate Peter Simon, the founder of the Monsoon fashion chain, could set a house record for a single-owner collection sold in London when they appear at Christie’s in October.

An unconventional creator who influenced Mondrian finally gets her moment in the limelight with a new London show.

Coinex returns to Grosvenor Square this month with 50 exhibitors and a raft of auctions.

Eminent Georgian instrument maker George Adams (c.1709-72) first described his ‘variable’ microscope in 1771 in the fourth edition of his Micrographia Illastrata.

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

Portland Gallery of St James’s, London, holds an exhibition of all its artists to celebrate its 40th anniversary.

Cartier debuted the Coccinelle ladybug brooch in 1935, and the design – a whimsical and colourful symbol of good fortune – was popular into the 1940s.

Another newcomer to the rising popularity of antiques fairs held in garden centres is Elephant Promotions.

Such messages from second-class passengers on the liner are some of the rarest to be offered at auction

The first selling exhibition of original artworks by the artist and writer Ralph Steadman (b.1936) in 30 years will open in London this autumn.

Tennants (24% buyer’s premium) recorded some impressive results in its latest Fashion, Costume and Textiles sale.

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

The Patek Philippe Ref 448 dress watch is one of original Calatrava references, named after the ornate ‘Calatrava’ cross that is part of its brand.

Issued in January 1781 by London publisher Robert Wilkinson, the caricature The Ballance of Power depicts the figure of Britannia standing as Justice proclaiming, No one injures me with impunity.

Among the most coveted of all the standard Chinese export porcelain designs is the so-called ‘Rockefeller’ pattern or Palace ware.

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