Christopher Dresser – modern design pioneer
At odds with the overblown Victorian aesthetic, the sleek objects created by the designer Christopher Dresser continue to delight. With
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Gold & Silver
Silver trefid spoon could shine in Derbyshire sale
A beautiful and rare Charles II silver lace-back Trefid spoon has recently been consigned to Hansons Auctioneers Etwall in Derbyshire,
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Medieval posy ring unearthed in Norfolk field
A very fine Medieval gold posy ring, dating from the 13th/14th century, that was discovered by a metal detectorist in
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Napkin ring collection set to shine
Part of the Lion Collection of Silver, including an important collection of napkin rings, will be sold at Tennants Auctioneers
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Vesta cases collection to light up auction
A private collection of vesta cases and other silver smallwork, all collected by a devotee of Portobello Road antiques market,
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Rare Newcastle silver in London sale
Two very rare pieces of antique Newcastle silver come for sale in London on February 26 when a Charles II
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Arts and Crafts silver set to shine in Design Sale
A group of important pieces of Arts and Crafts silver from the Lion Collection will be on offer in the
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Holkham Hall Attic sale first in its history
Holkham Hall in Norfolk is to offer selected contents from its storerooms and attics at an on-the premises auction taking
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Rod Kelly gold beaker shines in sale
An 18ct gold beaker by famed contemporary artist goldsmith, Rod Kelly, was one of the highlights of a recent silver
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Arts and Crafts chalice could strike gold
Two Arts & Crafts masterpieces that represent the pinnacle of the silver and goldsmiths’ art will go on sale at
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