Louis Wain watercolour is purr-fect picture
A signed watercolour of two stray cats by celebrated Victorian artist Louis Wain (1860-1939) were the stars of a recent
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Nelson’s shoe buckles in Derbyshire sale
Shoe buckles worn by Horatio Nelson are set for auction after the renowned naval commander gave them to a fellow
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Country estate clothing in Derbyshire sale
An aristocratic treasure trove of period clothing – including a gown worn to royal coronations – is set for auction.
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Minton majolica could smash estimate
One of the biggest Minton majolica ceramics pieces ever seen – bought for a few pounds in 1950 – could
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Who Killed Cock Robin taxidermy could fly
A creepy Victorian taxidermy box depicting ancient nursery rhyme Who Killed Cock Robin? Has been hailed as the strangest find
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Fijian throwing club could fly
A rare Fijian throwing club found in a Kent wardrobe is expected to spark a bidding battle at auction. The
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Silver found in garage could deliver windfall
A garage bought by chance by a pensioner is set to deliver an auction windfall after antique gems emerged among
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Everest mitten set to scale heights in sale
A mitten worn by British Everest expedition leader Sir John Hunt at 27,400 feet in May 1953 has been discovered
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Second World War Easter egg could be sweet success
A chocolate egg which has survived uneaten and unbroken since the outbreak of the Second World War, is set to
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Baroness Boothroyd’s ‘Royal Bag’ to sell
A ‘Royal Bag’ used by legendary politician Betty Boothroyd is set for auction – emblazoned with her name. Baroness Boothroyd,
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