Yorkshire and the Humber

A new record for any English bottle was set at specialist saleroom BBR Auctions in Elsecar, South Yorkshire.

Little-known work by the Yorkshire author dating from 1927 is boosted by dedication to Suffragette friend

Long-standing committed dealers made up the bulk of the stalls at 'The Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative, Antiques & Art Fair'.

Prior to the Poisons and Pharmacy Act of 1908, there was no legal requirement that a bottle containing poison should carry a warning.

Crashing waves are the signature subject of 19th century marine painter David James (1853-1904).

World leaders and veterans recently marked the anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France. Highlighting creative responses to war from two generations of the same family is the theme of a new exhibition in Harrogate.

Furniture features as a strong showing at the second Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative, Antiques & Art Fair of the year.

'Large and comprehensive' was the apt description used by Tennants (24% buyer’s premium) for a collection of British Railways photographs and slides offered on April 3.

“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.

Around 200 lots of clocks and watches feature in a strong section as part of a four-day sale

Oil on canvas showing favoured subject of the artist takes top spot so far in UK sales outside London

A substantial piece of Edwardian silver which has served both as a wine cistern and a racing trophy was the most expensive piece of silver in Tennants’ (24/20% buyer’s premium) dedicated auction of jewellery, watches and silver.

This Victorian lacquered brass device made by Elliot Brothers of London is a reflecting goniometer.

A strong provenance is always desirable on the secondary market, but it is essential when it comes to selling works by LS Lowry (1887-1976) - arguably Britain’s most faked artist.

George Medals were awarded to military recipients for bravery not in the face of the enemy, so bomb or mine disposal is a classic reason.

Two sales of the classic furniture include items featuring direct family history

As with many 1980s toys, the Thundercats range was produced to accompany a TV or film series.

When it comes to period costume antique footwear can often command some of the strongest prices.