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The importance of an original box in good condition to the value of a toy is well known. But what about a display without any toy in sight, box or no box?

Designer Gaetano Pesce liked ‘beauty full of mistakes’, an approach reflected in his playful creations

“An impressively sized fine and rare” coin-operated upright 22in Polyphon Disk Musical Box-on-Discbin sold for £5500 in Tennants’ (24% buyer’s premium) Scientific & Musical Instruments Sale on May 15.

Our selection of lots from 13 upcoming auctions

This Huntley & Palmers factory fire service helmet with white metal mounts and H&P monogram was the highlight of a collection offered at Kent saleroom Bentley’s (20% buyer’s premium) on May 15.

Medal group sold for £43,000 at a Devon sale recognised the bravery of a medic who cared for others

A world atlas produced by a Dublin-born man who is considered the first US commercial publisher made its way to the Irish capital to be sold at auction house Adam’s (25% buyer’s premium).

Television host's collection yields rare studies at London auction

Victorian mountaineering book annotated by the author climbs to 20 times the top estimate

In his native Hungary, Károly Patkó (1895-1941) is a recognised name in early 20th century art.

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including the new fees for buyers and sellers at Sotheby’s now applying globally.

A spectacular 19th century Steinway concert grand piano sold for $80,000 (£64,000) at Nadeau’s (23% buyer’s premium).

Our regular listing of UK and Irish books and works on paper auctions