Latest News Articles by Tom Derbyshire
Travel memorabilia: Bradshaw railway guides remain an affordable route into the collecting market
19 October 2020“Bradshaw becomes first-hand for any sort of railway guide – you can argue whether or not he was the very first to create them, but he was the first to be successful. It is a bit like everyone calling vacuum cleaners Hoovers.”
Promotion poster pre-Titanic tragedy comes to Wiltshire sale
19 October 2020This lithographic poster design of Titanic and Olympic, c.1910-11, was withdrawn after the disaster of 1912 so there are only a handful in existence today. They would have been used in travel agents and White Star Line offices to advertise the liners.
Dealer hails ‘exceptional’ campaign chest
19 October 2020An early 19th century campaign chest designed to be broken down into two parts for easier travel has been hailed as “exceptional” by the specialist dealer who bought it at an Essex auction.
All you need for a civilised packed lunch
19 October 2020Motor cars became more affordable and reliable particularly in the 1920s-30s, making day trips increasingly popular.
Mobile wardrobe brings demand in Norfolk
19 October 2020At TW Gaze (18% buyer’s premium) in Diss, Norfolk, on August 12 this early 20th century Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk, no 796731, sold for £4200 against an estimate of £1800-2500.
Antikbar offers best of British
19 October 2020What could be more British than a policeman in traditional garb standing on Tower Bridge?
Early 18th century documents detailing a slavery abolitionist's ill-fated project emerge at auction
17 October 2020Decades in advance of Britain’s Slave Emancipation Act of 1833, 275 British men, women and children attempted to settle an African island to prove plantations could be run without slavery.
Auction previews: issue 2463
12 October 2020A selection of 14 upcoming lots from auctions taking place around the UK and Ireland.
Very early Victoria Cross awarded for Crimean War gallantry features in London auction
01 October 2020One of the earliest Victoria Crosses ever awarded is coming to auction at London specialist saleroom Dix Noonan Webb.
Auction previews: issue 2458
07 September 2020Sixteen upcoming lots from auctions taking place around the UK.
Autumn delights: 31 upcoming lots from auctions taking place around the UK
31 August 2020With more than 700 auctions set to take place in the UK in September and buyers back from whatever summer break they managed to take, this month is set to be a busy one for gavel-wielders and bidders alike. Here we showcase an array of items to be offered across a range of categories and price points.
Auction previews: issue 2455
17 August 2020Sixteen upcoming lots from auctions taking place around the UK and Ireland.
Whole lotta love for Led Zeppelin signed album and original cover artwork
13 August 2020There were good times but no bad times for the vendors of Led Zeppelin memorabilia which came to auction recently and flew beyond estimates.
Innovative masterpiece: Pioneering 16th-century pistol trebles estimate at Thomas Del Mar auction
10 August 2020A mid-16th century 54-bore south German breech-loading wheel-lock holster pistol trebled its top estimate to take £75,000 at a recent sale held by Thomas Del Mar.
Collectors give Grosvenor artist Greengrass a try
10 August 2020The linocuts produced by artists from the Grosvenor School provided an ideal medium to portray speed and movement in the inter-war machine age – and were perfect for sport subjects too. Those created by Sybil Andrews, such as her classic speedway image, are the best known on this theme.
Player promotes Player’s
10 August 2020Victor Mee Auctions’ Irish Pub Memorabilia & Collectibles sale on August 12 will offer Irish football and hurling lovers and collectors the chance to bid on three advertising figurines, estimated at €200-450 each.
Two collections of football programmes at auction surge over estimates
10 August 2020While Manchester United and early FA Cup match programmes often make the big money at auction, a group on offer at a West Sussex saleroom showed that far less famous names can also make the running.
Auction previews: issue 2454
10 August 2020Eight upcoming lots from auctions taking place around the UK and Ireland.
Club used by golf great Seve Ballesteros and glorious early trophy ready to tee off at auction
10 August 2020A legend of golf is represented at Shropshire saleroom Mullock’s Golfing Memorabilia and Antique & Modern Fishing Tackle auction on August 13-14.