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Crunch time: dedicated auction of novelty biscuit tins at McTear's
Glasgow auction house McTear's is offering an extraordinary collection of biscuit tins.
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All the fun of the fair at auction
Bonhams is offering the extraordinary fairground memorabilia collection of Ross Hutchinson. Formed over 40 years, it features a wide range of figures, carvings, ride seats, games and posters.
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Five highlights at UK auctions for August
While August is a traditionally quieter month for auction houses in the UK, this year a surprising number of salerooms are taking the opportunity to offer some exceptional lots. A selection of them appears here.
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Tsar's shashka comes to auction
The sword, once belonging to Nicholas II, carries an estimate of £1.6m-£2.4m at Apollo Art Auctions
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Five affordable antiquities that look fabulous
It might sometimes seem that attractive antiquities are beyond the budget of the average collector. In fact, many pieces can be acquired at affordable prices.
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Elaborate Italian Renaissance armour to be sold at Apollo Art Auctions
The armour is part of Apollo Auction’s Ancient Art, Antiquities & Militaria sale and carries an estimate of £600,000-£1.2m.
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Wedgwood's Portland vase copies lead Goldfein collection
Five examples of Wedgwood’s copy of the Portland vase come for sale at Dreweatts in Newbury on June 27 as part of the Stanley F Goldfein collection of ceramics.
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Star cars to bid for at Humbert & Ellis
Imagine having one of these on your front drive.