The form emerged in the early 18 th century, though the origin of the name is obscure. Chairs of this type were manufactured in large numbers in the Thames Valley in Buckinghamshire, and Windsor may ...

When they first came into use in the 1830s, friction matches were hazardous and could combust without warning, so vesta cases were something of a necessity. But as their production became more ...

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The 15.5 x 23.5in (39 x 60cm) watercolour by Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe (1901-1979) was spotted by Adam Partridge himself ...

Chiswick Auctions has nudged forward its own record for an Alfred Dunhill Aquarium table lighter. The highlight of the Design ...

The collection is one of a range of highlights announced this week as highlights at London Art Week, running from June ...

Following an investigation by the NCA a painting by artist Frank Auerbach (b.1931), Albert Street 2009, will be offered for ...

The original 3ft long model of USS Enterprise, used in the original opening credits, has been presented to the son of Star ...

Lark Mason Associates sold the Shahmoon family collection over the iGavel auction platform. By the time the lot closed on ...

The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included news of a ram-raid break-in at Derbyshire saleroom ...

An 18th century bracket clock by the English clockmaker Thomas Hunter Jr (c.1760-70) has been recovered after being stolen 23 ...

As the showpiece lot in Bonhams’ 138-lot sale auction titled Nelson Forever! A Naval Legacy in Ceramics and Glass, it was ...