In this month’s Antique Collecting magazine we welcome a familiar face with new columnist Catherine Southon, auctioneer and star of Antiques Road Trip, writing about her love of antique silhouettes. Elsewhere this month, explore ceramics once owned by naval hero Lord Horatio Nelson, the life and career of potter and artist William De Morgan, plus the intricate beauty of Chinese singing clocks. Subscribe now to get the magazine delivered to your door each month – plus receive a free book and jute bag – see what’s inside by scrolling down.
Naval Gazing: Ceramics owned by the British naval hero Admiral Lord Nelson and other high-end commemorative ware go under the hammer in London this month
Rennaissance Man: The life and career of the celebrated Victorian artist potter William De Morgan is under the spotlight in wake of a new exhibition
Making An Impression: Paintings by Claude Monet’s great grandson (by marriage) appear in two exhibitions this month. Antique Collecting looks at his portrayals of Giverny
Magic Carpets: Rugs specialist Louise Broadhurst goes undercover at the sale of a collection of carpets this month, including examples by two important Armenian makers
Clock This: Chinese singing clocks were beloved by the country’s emperors. But beneath the cranes and lotus-leaf decoration they had some very British makers at their hearts. Antique Collecting reports
Also inside this month’s issue:
Lots of Love: Bargain Hunt star and auctioneer Irita Marriott is impressed by the longheld tradition of handing out Maundy money and why the coins are enticing collectors
Marc My Words: The Antiques Roadshow expert Marc Allum discovers auction salerooms are still alive and kicking when one very special collection goes under the hammer
In the Knowles: Decorative arts specialist Eric Knowles praises the masterful glass creations of the French designer Emilé Gallé
Lots to Talk About: New columnist Catherine Southon reveals her love of silhouette portraits ahead of an upcoming sale of miniature marvels next month in Surrey
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When did you start publication?
We started publication in 1966 – so this year is our 50th anniversary!
On p.54 of the current issue – Top of the Lots – the main illustration is described as an armorial crest. This is quite incorrect as it is a Coat of Arms. In fact a crest is not present at all which if it were would be a Lion standing on the Crown This is elementary and whoever wrote the description (even without being an heraldic expert) should know the difference between an Armorial and a Crest, (the latter being the emblem on the top alone as the name implies) – especially when writing in a specialist magazine !
Many thanks for your comments regarding the story in this month’s magazine. The description for the news item was taken from the auctioneer’s catalogue.
I have many vintage post cards and birthday cards from my family members. Pre WW 1 and earlier.
Could you please recommend someone that could advise me of the value and sense of history.