In the latest issue of Antique Collecting magazine – subscribe now to get it each month – we celebrate the life and work of artist Fred Yates, reveal which movie posters are achieving blockbuster prices, take a ride through the world of antique fairground artworks and reveal the history of pottery by the Devonshire Fishley family.
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Great Yates: Gallery owner Simon Rastall reveals how a connection between his great grandmother and the artist Fred Yates sparked a lifelong friendship
Devon Sent: Auctioneer Mary Chilcott celebrates the Fishley family of potters from Devon and their remarkable designs, some even praised by Bernard Leach, the father of British studio pottery
The Greatest Show on Earth: Fairground art has never been more collectable. Antique Collecting goes behind the scenes at a single-owner collection amassed over 40 years
In the Knowles: Eric Knowles describes how the recent find of a dish on a Staffordshire sideboard turned out to be a mother-of-pearl bowl dating back to the late 1500s
Lots to Talk About: Catherine Southon gives the inside story on the sale of a pair of John Lennon’s glasses to the famous spoon-bender and museum owner, Uri Geller
Marc My Words: Antiques Roadshow expert Marc Allum calls for some customer understanding when it comes to the post-sale melee
Also inside this month’s issue:
Waxing Lyrical: Fine English furniture expert David Harvey shines a light on a special Sheraton-period secretaire bookcase
Top of the Lots: A preview of some of September’s most exciting upcoming lots
All the latest news from the UK salerooms and fairs
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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.