That, at least, was the theory. In fact, relatively little Irish ‘provincial’ silver made the journey to the metropolis to receive official approval – for reasons of security and economy. It is a ...

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 ...

Trevor Francis won the European Cup twice with Nottingham Forest and both winner’s medals were snapped up at auction at Piers Motley A football collection of shirts, medals and international caps ...

However, the Poole Pottery, as it became known, is now remembered as the maker of instantly recognisable Art Deco ware and the striking wares of the 1960s which marked it among the most innovative of ...

Christie’s latest evening sale of Modern British and Irish Art got off to a flying start. The first lot, Gwen John’s (1876-1939) Girl in a Blue Dress attracted spirited bidding against a £12… ...

A group of Banksy prints, stencils, sketches, handwritten notes and personal artefacts is being auctioned by the artist’s former agent Steve Lazarides.

Count Manfredi della Gherardesca was known as one of the most colourful and culturally erudite figures in the global art scene. Ceramics were just one of his passions.

Her talent was first spotted in 1916 when she joined Arthur J. Wilkinson, a Burslem maker of standard transfer-printed earthenwares. She trained at art school and was eventually given her own studio ...

The Irish musician’s guitar collection, including his famous Fender Stratocaster, appeared at Bonhams on October 17 ...

Gurr Johns, the art advisor that owns UK auction house Dreweatts, has opened an office in Paris. The firm, which describes ...

A rare English silkwork portrait miniature of Charles I sold for a multi-estimate £8000 at Bellmans’ in Billingshurst on October 15. Following strong bidding online and on the phones, it went to a ...

Next year marks the 220th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, the most famous naval battle in British history. Heading into this year’s mere 219 th anniversary – October 21 – Berkshire auction ...