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'Lovers', a pastel on paper by Rosalie Brill (1903-92) features in the latest online exhibition by Modern British Art Gallery.

This otherwise mundane late 18th century fiddle pattern silver dessert spoon is from Lord Nelson’s first personal service.

Lot offers US editions of two science-fiction and fantasy classics by the US writer

An early 19th century transformation game featured at Mellors & Kirk (24% buyer’s premium) in Nottingham as part of a January 17 sale.

The personal stories behind medals are becoming increasingly relevant to collectors.

Traditional and contemporary connections examined through London exhibition showing mix of styles

Thousands of items are available to buy from dealers online. Here we pick out one that caught our eye this week.

A sculpture by French artist Louis-Ernest Barrias (1841-1905) caught the eye of an American collector at the recent Mayfair Antiques & Fine Art Fair.

Two organisers whose London events are on hold also run fairs outside the capital that are booming

Vice Admiral Davidge Gould was the last surviving member of Nelson’s Band of Brothers, dying in 1847

Four dealers received a warm welcome as they joined Alfies Antique Market from the now closed Hampstead Antique Emporium.

In its earliest days flying was frequently lethal, in and out of combat.

By the end of the First World War it has been estimated that over eight million horses had died.

Society portraits from the early part of the 20th century retain a good following at auction

Strong provenance helps seated guardian figure estimated at £100-150 to stand out at Derbyshire auction

Focus on two contrasting sculptures from the same era by Feuchere and Boehm sold in recent auctions

Thomas J Symonds of Symonds Rare Books has been trading online since 2017 and previously had a shop in Dusseldorf (until 2002).

Although now long forgotten, the London family firm of Nixey’s was a household name in the second half of the 19th century

Medals awarded to a gallant soldier who was gassed in the First World War were sold at auction just a few minutes’ walk from the house where he was born.

Our regular listing of UK and Irish book auctions.