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A 19th century ceremonial truncheon created for the High Constable of the Hundred of Ringmer in Sussex under William IV was snapped up by a local buyer.

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A dealer’s entire stock of antique and later domestic and collectable silver was stolen during a break in at a shop in Sherborne, Dorset.

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Modern British ArtRare view of wartime wreckage sets major auction record for artist

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London dealer sells rediscovered watercolour by English Orientalist to British Museum

Doctor’s gift from Hepworth could fetch £80,000

18th century sculpture depicting The Black Prince blocked from export

Coin hoard found by a metal detectorist is among five lots to watch

Price Reporter: Latest auction results including

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Mod Brit artworks saved for nation ahead of Phillips' Frieze Week auction

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News DigestTip-top price for rare truncheon at auction

NewsSilver dealer vows to keep trading despite theft of entire stock

FeatureArms and armour: Missillier marvels reflect taste of a market master

BackpageA lawyer writes: Why the prospect of legal action over potential sale of politician’s letters proved too risky

BackpageObituary: Collector and antiques expert Geoffrey Bond (1939-2026)

Dealers’ DiaryIndian buyers out in force at Frieze Masters

Books & Works On PaperModern firsts drive high prices for celebrated works of 20th century fiction

Art MarketOnce looked down on, now later works by Simeon Solomon prove popular

Auction ReportsFab Four continue to thrill: recent sales from autographs and records to a front door key and fridge

International EventsOld Master drawings draw in five-figure prices over two days

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Ceramics and GlassWilliam De Morgan ships come sailing in

Ceramics and GlassMystery Beatrix Potter teapot merchandise may have been made in Germany

Ceramics and GlassMartin Brothers birds at the double in salerooms

Ceramics and GlassMinton peacock makes rare auction appearance

Ceramics and GlassKPM porcelain vase bought at auction by the saviour of the Berlin manufacturer

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Ceramics and GlassPerfume bottles bring aroma therapy

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Jewellery‘Medusa’ emerald pendant turns heads at Dorset auction

JewelleryCar worker made a bumper metal detecting find with a £17,000 gold ring

JewelleryKutchinsky shines in Stuttgart

JewelleryThe name’s Bondt, Jean-Thierry Bondt

JewelleryLacloche bracelet sparkles in Kent

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JewelleryCameo appearance for glyphic art among Salisbury’s jewels

JewelleryA price to remember – spotlight on mourning

JewelleryRecord prices for diamond jewels at UK auctions

JewelleryHow 'transformable' combination designs can be broken down to suit any occasion

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