Latest News Articles by Tom Derbyshire
‘Lisbon Lions’ link makes the difference to result
22 August 2022In its catalogue notes for the July 22 Scottish Greats: Football, Golf, Fishing and more sale, McTear’s (24% buyer’s premium) was careful to say regarding a football shirt on offer that it could give no guarantee it was exactly as billed.
Eyelashes help Sasha doll flutter to £1000
22 August 2022Sasha dolls were popular presents in the sixties and seventies and still in demand enough at auction today to hit four figures.
Fourteen bidders eager for a slice of the illusion action
22 August 2022Percy Thomas Tibbles, born in Hampstead, London, in 1881, was destined to become famous for cutting women in half.
Pilkington’s St George so good it was worth a repeat
15 August 2022A large plaster relief panel executed by Pilkington’s, designed by Gordon Forsyth and modelled by Richard Joyce, will be offered at Gildings next month.
A remarkable Jacobite goblet is among five lots to watch this week
15 August 2022With estimates from £250-5000, here are five previews of items coming up at auction.
London armour sale helps New York museum
15 August 2022A composite German full armour, c.1500-10, from a European Collection was one of the highlights of Thomas Del Mar’s (25% buyer’s premium) sale of Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria held at Olympia Auctions on June 29.
Previews: issue 2555
15 August 2022A selection of eight upcoming lots from auctions taking place around the UK.
Calm head in face of mutiny
15 August 2022Admiral of the Fleet Sir John Kelly (1871-1936) had a decent wartime career in the Royal Navy but it was a peacetime crisis that also showed his skills: the Invergordon Mutiny.
Auction lot reveals the remarkable Rake’s progress
15 August 2022The autobiography title Rake’s Progress: The Gay and Dramatic – Adventures of Major Denis Rake MC, the Reluctant British War-Time Agent perfectly sums up the story behind a group of medals on offer in East Sussex.
Tunic displays all the signs of a brave soldier in battle
15 August 2022Although the wearer of a First World War tunic sold by Kent auction house C&T (22% buyer’s premium) on July 26-28 was not listed, it gave plenty of clues to his service.
Internet research now a huge influence on a buoyant medals market, says Spink's department head
15 August 2022To get an idea of the healthy nature of the medals market at the moment, consider the Victoria Cross sold at Spink (20% buyer’s premium) this summer.
Life lost when saving others
15 August 2022Unique medal combinations will always catch a collector’s eye, particularly when accompanied by a highly emotive backstory.
Buyer goes deep into Gulley
15 August 2022This cased pair of English flintlock duelling pistols by Joseph Gulley, London, c.1810-15, sold for £8600 at Halls (20/12% buyer’s premium) in a timed online sale that ended on August 2.
Elegant Zouave uniforms underline the French connection
15 August 2022If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, the French military could feel pretty proud of itself. The dashing style and spirit of their forces in the 19th century often inspired other nations to create copycat units.
Textiles with aristocratic connections including to Mountbatten offered in North Yorkshire auction
13 August 2022The Costume, Accessories & Textiles Sale at Tennants on August 20 will feature a range of textiles with provenance from three aristocratic households.
Pilkingtons charger given as a wedding present is among five lots to watch this week
08 August 2022With estimates from £150-8000, here are five previews of items coming up at auction.
Massachusetts collectables specialist JG joins the auction world
08 August 2022Collectables firm JG Autographs has started to hold auctions, with the first running online until August 23.
Previews: issue 2554
08 August 2022A selection of eight upcoming lots from auctions taking place around the UK.
Movers and shakers including the shortest retirement in the art and antiques sector
04 August 2022Among the latest appointments is a new face at Bonhams Knightsbridge
French musical box and a Harold Knight portrait are among five lots to watch
01 August 2022With estimates from £1000-35,000, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week.