1) Scottish country house giltwood side tables spark international bidding battle
A pair of 18th century giltwood side tables from a Scottish country house made a six-figure sum at Lyon & Turnbull.
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A pair of giltwood tables with brecce pernice marble tops c.1770 sold for £220,000 at Lyon & Turnbull.
2) Ian Towning attacked in violent robbery at Chelsea antiques centre
Two thugs armed with hammers targeted Bourbon Hanby Antiques Arcade, smashing cabinets and attacking three people.
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Dealer Ian Towning following the violent attack in Chelsea. Image: @ian.towning
3) More Withers magic as Dutch Golden Age relic blossoms
The gift of the private collection of the late George Withers keeps on giving.
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Mid-17th century mother-of-pearl inlaid flower picture in the manner of Dirck van Rijswijck, £17,500 at Dore & Rees.
4) Valuable silver and jewellery lost after smash-and-grab in Cheshire
Police are appealing for witnesses following a theft at Congleton antiques centre.
5) A round up of movers and shakers across the art and antiques sector
New joiners at Lyon & Turnbull and Chiswick Auctions and an expanding trainee scheme at Woolley & Wallis feature in our latest round-up of appointments and moves.
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