Silver hallmarks - Antiques Trade Gazette
The hallmarks on a piece of antique British silver typically signify (from left to right): the maker, the purity, the assay office, the date it was assayed and the duty mark (for items from 1784 to 1890). Image courtesy of I Franks Antique Silver. Nine silver hallmarks of different assay offices in the UK and Ireland, some of which have now closed.
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4 days ago · News Medieval gaming piece found in sock drawer flies over estimate. A medieval gaming piece found in a sock drawer sold for £50,000 (plus 25% buyer’s premium) at Gorringe’s in Lewes – smashing its estimate of £10,000-15,000.
Guide to Buying Beswick - Antiques Trade Gazette
This time round it made £4700. A version of the traditional Beswick Shire Horse in a highly unusual strawberry roan colourway which sold for £6600 at Potteries Auctions in June 2017. Beswick first produced this model in 1940, originally in the most common brown colour that sells today at auction for around £15.
Mouseman - Robert Thompson News & Guide | Auction & Sale
Oct 7, 2024 · Mouseman - Robert Thompson. Mouseman is the sobriquet of Robert ‘Mousey’ Thompson (1876-1955), a vernacular furniture maker based in Kilburn, North Yorkshire using traditional construction methods. His pieces are characterised by a small carved mouse ‘signature’. His furniture spawned a whole school of other Yorkshire vernacular ...
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Oct 14, 2024 · Rare 17th century portrait of black and white women goes on display at Compton Verney. 10 October 2024. Following an 18-month conservation and research project at the Yale Center for British Art, an enigmatic double portrait that drew a dramatic competition at auction in 2021 is going on display at its new permanent home of Compton Verney.
Guide to Buying Mouseman - Antiques Trade Gazette
To the back left edge is a very early use of Thompson’s trademark mouse signature. Although estimated at just $4000-6000, it sold to a New York decorator at a massive $70,000 (£40,460). The price remains far above anything ever seen before or since for the Mouseman of Kilburn. Date is the key to the pricing structure.
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Calendar. Welcome to Antiques Trade Gazette’s online calendar of auctions and fairs. Our original and authoritative calendar is constantly updated with UK, Irish and worldwide auction dates and fairs listings, all of which are fully searchable by date, keyword and location.
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Lace News & Guide | Auction & Sale - Antiques Trade Gazette
Mar 4, 2024 · From 18th century lace to 20th century Hermès and Christian Dior – vintage fashion at auction 05 October 2016. Kerry Taylor Auctions’ October sale will feature a wide range of antique lacework, from 17th century Italian needle lace to 19th century bridal veils and Brussels Point de Gaze flounces.
Guides - Antiques Trade Gazette
Oct 11, 2024 · Guides. ATG's Collecting Guides and Information Guides take an in-depth look at specific areas of the art and antiques market and offer practical advice and information for auctioneers, dealers and collectors. Designed to provide a general guide, these pages are also aimed to help those new to the art and antiques trade who are looking for ...