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British government dispatch box

Dispatch box involved in end of British Empire appears at Bonhams

14 March 2025

A British government red leather dispatch case belonging to the minister of state for colonial affairs achieved an above estimate price at a recent Bonhams’ timed sale.

Gold stater of king Caratacus

Iron Age coin narrowly misses out on breaking auction record again

14 March 2025

Despite achieving an impressive sum, an important Iron Age coin fell short of setting a new auction record at Stanley Gibbons Baldwin’s.

Bonhams Great Bustard

Picture of bird extinct in Britain hammers down at Bonhams

14 March 2025

In a rare double sighting of the great bustard – a bird extinct in Britain – a picture and taxidermy are offered at auction

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Flambards theme park village sells ahead of auction

13 March 2025

The ‘Victorian Village’ at Flambards theme park, consigned to Penzance saleroom Lay’s for sale on March 25-28, has been sold by private treaty

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BAMF welcomes import duty change for art and antiques

13 March 2025

The British Art Market Federation (BAMF) has welcomed the government’s announcement of changes to the Temporary Admission procedure, which relieves the import duties for eligible goods that are imported temporarily.

Gold presentation cigar case

Spanish leader’s cigar case gifted to Navy lieutenant tops estimate

13 March 2025

The cigar case given as a token of appreciation for safely transporting General Espartero Baldomero to exile in England found plenty of admirers at Noonans

Elizabeth I gold Sovereign

Rare Elizabeth I gold Sovereign emerges at auction

12 March 2025

Held by the same Dutch family for just over 300 years, a very high grade Elizabeth I gold Sovereign comes for sale this week.