Devon

An auctioneer who relocated to the West Country after working at a London saleroom for eight years has launched two antiques fairs.

Recognised as the ‘Father of Geology’, in 1815 William Smith was the first to map the geology of England and Wales, with part of southern Scotland.

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

Following the major sum for a rare picture painted in India by Arthur William Devis (1762-1822) at Gorringe’s, another work by the artist flew over estimate a fortnight later in Devon.

Russian porcelain is still in demand, especially those early Soviet-era pieces from the years following the Revolution.

Pictured here are three highlight lots from recent sales held by Whittons (20% buyer’s premium) in Honiton, Devon.

The murder of William Weare in the Hertfordshire village of Radlett in 1823 has been called the first trial by newspaper. It was also the first subject in the ‘crime and punishment’ series of earthenwares that proved curiously popular in the Victorian era.

Core group of 14 works by the artist on offer could represent significant moment in secondary market

Account of the discovery of Tutankhamen’s tomb comes as rare set with dust jackets intact

The best-known type of Maori jewellery is the pounamu (greenstone) hei tiki pendants, the figural carvings representing ‘the first man’ that were typically worn by women.

This brass cased mining aneroid pocket barometer altimeter, c.1885, was almost certainly a one-off order or commission.

Matchbox can sell well even when there isn’t an actual vehicle in sight.

Recent results for the Bloomsbury Group artist show how his prolific output creates a wide price range

An addition to the businesses on the Ashburton Antiques Trail is Reuben Lenkiewicz Fine Art & Antiques Gallery, which is run by the son of the charismatic, renowned and prolific artist Robert Lenkiewicz who died in 2002.

Kate Day, known as the ‘Queen’s Milliner’, made hats for Queen Elizabeth II even before her coronation and continued afterwards.