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A renewed plea for eight Anglo-Saxon brooches still missing following a theft in 1995 has been issued after the recovery of one of the group.

This rare Victorian silver vesta case with an enamelled scene of an early tiller-driven automobile is hallmarked for Sampson Mordan & Co, London 1896.

After settling in to its new showroom in the West End, Koopman Rare Art has expanded its jewellery department.

As 1980s rocker Shakin’ Stevens once sang: ‘Green Door, what’s that secret you’re keeping?’

The government has reminded owners of certain old firearms that they will need to obtain a licence following a change in the law from September 22.

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

After dealing ‘under the radar’, showground fair regular opens shop

The London Antique Arms Fair, founded in 1967, will be running its 103rd fair at a new venue, the RAF Museum in Hendon on Sunday, October 3.

Serving in the Glider Pilot Regiment was a tough task during the Second World War.

Prices for good-quality writing desks continue to recover – as was evident when a George II example more than tripled top hopes.

Next month’s dates for the antiques, home and vintage shows run by Continuity Fairs have been confirmed.

Dealers, collectors, and textile enthusiasts including students looking for design inspiration will be gathering at Chelsea Town Hall on Sunday October 10.

Fellows’ Fine Jewellery sale in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter on September 30 includes an extraordinary collection of 63 mourning rings.

A painted wooden shop sign that hung for many years from a store in Norwich sold at Norfolk’s newest auction house.

This large Ottoman metal thread and silk hanging features a dedication to Sultan Ahmed III (1673-1736).

A recent sale at Wotton Auction Rooms (21.6% buyer’s premium) in Wotton-Under-Edge included this set of three yellow metal fobs set with carnelian intaglios.

Jennifer Titmuss, organiser of the St Albans Antiques and Vintage Market and the Chiswick High Road Antiques and Vintage Market has an upbeat update.

A collection of Belleek porcelain totalled £7600 at Cuttlestones (20% buyer’s premium) on July 21.

Our regular listing of UK and Irish book auctions.