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Napoleon Pistol

Pistols Napoleon wanted to use on himself make £1.4m

09 July 2024

The pistols were presented by Napoleon to his friend and Grand Ecuyer Armand de Caulaincourt to thank him for his loyalty

2652 AR Bonhams Christ At The Column

A patinated bronze figure of Christ at the Column excels at auction

09 July 2024

The highlight of Bonhams Fine Decorative Arts auction at New Bond Street on July 5 was a patinated bronze figure of Christ at the column.

2652 AR Bamfords Houdini

Harry Houdini's silver padlock-shaped pocket watch stand escapes at auction for 17 times over estimate

09 July 2024

Intriguingly catalogued under the category Magic, Conjuring & Escapology in Bamfords of Derby Collector’s Grand Tour sale on July 4, was a somewhat battered looking Edwardian silver padlock-shaped pocket watch stand.

Clarice Cliff Fantasque ‘Melon’ Pattern Conical Coffee Service

Single owner Clarice Cliff collection comes to Anderson & Garland

08 July 2024

The collection features numerous rare designs of one of the 20th century's most influential ceramic artists.

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Large Minton centrepiece vase is among six lots to watch this week

08 July 2024

With estimates from £1200, here are six previews of items coming up at auction this week

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Top stories this week including a Hanover Tompion clock selling for £3.5m

07 July 2024

The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included the news a Hanover Tompion clock was sold for £3.5m at The Treasure House Fair.

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Elvis Presley’s blue suede shoes make £95,000 at auction

05 July 2024

The size 10½ shoes were worn on the Steve Allen Show in 1956 and carried an estimate of £100,000-120,000.