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The theft of an Elizabethan silver chalice in Dorset has sparked fears it could be the latest in a spate targeting churches across the country.

A 13th century Mamluk (Egyptian or Syrian) manuscript on astronomy sold for a surprise £140,000 (plus 25% buyer’s premium) in south London on April 28.

East Bristol Auctions is expanding with a new saleroom near Bath and plans to rebrand as Auctioneum.

Estimated at £15,000-20,000, this 8½in (22cm) Elizabeth I or James I pewter bell-based candlestick sold to a private UK collector bidding online for £25,000 (plus 25% buyer’s premium) as part of the Chapman collection at Bishop & Miller in Stowmarket on April 27.

Large art galleries in the US were the top payers of 2022, according to a new salary report.

Rising to be Admiral of the Fleet during the War of the Spanish Succession, Sir Chaloner Ogle (1680-1750) had a distinguished career in the Royal Navy.

'Firsts: London’s Rare Book Fair' is returning to its usual May schedule this year and is committed to a spring date.

George II coronation bell has considerable regal appeal at £7200

An extensive collection of Edward VIII memorabilia amassed over 55 years has been put up for sale by its owner.

A 1963 Rolex Submariner 5513 that was featured on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow last year is to be offered for auction at TW Gaze in Diss on May 11.

In the run-up to this month’s coronation, collectors and dealers have been eagerly snapping up items with a royal connection – and more sales are set to follow in the weeks ahead.

A series of photographs taken by Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (1832-98) – aka Lewis Carroll – has sold for £94,400 as part of a timed online auction at Sworders.

A small collection of 17th century stumpwork offered at Lindsay Burns in Perth was topped by this japanned and needlework mirror frame.

The Antiques Rescue Centre (ARC) received its first donations from an auction house and has catalogued them for its records.

Historic dealership Mallett has been relaunched with furniture specialist Rufus Bird to lead the firm.

A small Modern British art fair is launching in Aldeburgh this summer to coincide with the town’s historic music festival.

Fifty years after buying it the first time, former dealer Ray Heath has been reunited with a beloved Moorcroft vase.

James Rylands, director and co-founder of Summers Place Auctions, is retiring after 44 years in the auction business