Monthly Archives: December 2010

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Bonhams Chess Games and Cards Sale

A selection of intricate and varied Chess sets from around the world will be offered by Bonhams in the Chess, Games and Cards sale taking place on January 17th 2011 at Bonhams Knightsbridge. From Europe a very rare, 300yr old south German, ivory and ebony figural chess set is estimated to sell […]

New York Winter Antiques Show Celebrates 57th Year

The Winter Antiques Show celebrates its 57th year as America’s most prestigious antiques show, providing museums, established collectors, dealers, design professionals and first-time buyers with opportunities to see and purchase exceptional pieces showcased by 74 exhibitors. This year, specialists in 17th to 19th century American furniture and decorative arts, old master drawings […]

Crosby Garrett Roman Helmet Appeal Ends

Following the auction of the Crosby Garrett Roman helmet Tullie House are now ending the ‘Keep it in Cumbria Appeal’. In the three weeks leading up to the auction Tullie House were able to raise £1.96 million. Richard Speirs, Chairman of the Friends of Tullie House said: “I have been amazed by […]

Sale of Jim O’Neal Collection of $5 Indians

The finest collectible 1909-O Indian half eagle, MS66 PCGS, the Mitchelson-Clapp-Eliasberg-Price example – designated by legendary numismatist David Akers as “The Coin” – will provide some New Year’s fireworks on Thursday, Jan 6, 2011, when it comes up for auction as part of Heritage’s Tampa FUN Platinum Night U.S. Coin Auction. This […]

Ashmolean Museum Acquires Rare Coins

Spanning the period from 1470-1526, covering the Wars of the Roses to ten years before the Dissolution of the Monasteries, the hoard is the largest intact assemblage of its kind. It contains some rare pieces, most notably from the reign of Kings Henry VI, 2nd reign (1470-1471) and Richard III (1483-1485). The […]

Hartshorne Glass Collection for Sale at Bonhams

As the only international auction house to have dedicated glass and paperweight sales, Bonhams is proud to announce the auction of The Albert Hartshorne Collection of Glass as part of its Fine British & European Glass & Paperweights auction on Wednesday 15th December in New Bond Street, London. Hartshorne is primarily known […]

Alexandria Stoneware for Quinn’s Sale

On the site where the Tannery Yard condominiums stand today, the influential Wilkes Street Pottery operated from 1813-1877. The relationship between the Wilkes Street Pottery, famous for manufacturing Alexandria stoneware, and Hugh Smith & Company, a King Street retailer, was a driving force in Alexandria’s economy during the early half of the […]