Tom Derbyshire

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Pick of the Week: Vulliamy’s public clocks

3 weeks ago | antiquestradegazette.com | Tom Derbyshire

He was the last of four generations of royal clockmakers. For over 100 years (1753-1854), the Vulli…
Witness to Napoleon’s death: fascinating letters emerge from a family archive

3 weeks ago | antiquestradegazette.com | Tom Derbyshire

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Right on cue: billiards and snooker books in demand

3 weeks ago | antiquestradegazette.com | Tom Derbyshire

Right on cue: billiards and snooker books in demandBy the time H Turner’s book on billiards came out in 1849 (Northampton, printed for the author by JT Burgess) the game was hundreds of years old – with roots back to the 15th century.
Minerva with Medusa shield stands tall after £20,000 bid

3 weeks ago | antiquestradegazette.com | Tom Derbyshire

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US library purchases include letters on 17th century British Atlantic slave trade originally sold at UK auction

3 weeks ago | antiquestradegazette.com | Tom Derbyshire

US library purchases include letters on 17th century British Atlantic slave trade originally sold at UK auctionAn American library has announced the purchase of six “exceptional collections” including letters shedding light on the early British Atlantic slave trade that were originally sold at a UK auction.
007 gold-plated 2CV model motors its way up to £2600

3 weeks ago | antiquestradegazette.com | Tom Derbyshire

007 gold-plated 2CV model motors its way up to £2600A Citroën 2CV toy car is not quite as glamorous as a Lotus Esprit, even when the full-size version helps to save James Bond in an epic chase.
David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Mick Rock and even Nasty Nick from EastEnders make for a highly entertaining Surrey auction

3 weeks ago | antiquestradegazette.com | Tom Derbyshire

David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Mick Rock and even Nasty Nick from EastEnders make for a highly entertaining Surrey auctionWhen three teenagers helped Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd’s roadies to lug their gear into Central Hall, Chatham, on December 1, 1967, they found themselves locked in with the stars.
Brave RAF Lancaster bomber pilot flew nine times in the 'Battle of Berlin'

1 month ago | antiquestradegazette.com | Tom Derbyshire

Noonans’ Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria sale on April 9 included a rare group of medals awarded to Lancaster Bomber pilot, Warrant Officer, later Flight Lieutenant, Edward Sydney Ellis of 625 Squadron of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. He flew at least 36 operational sorties - nine of which were to Berlin and back during the ‘Battle o…
Trafalgar combination counts as family medals group takes £19,000

1 month ago | antiquestradegazette.com | Tom Derbyshire

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RAF relics on display in Cornish theme park reflect courage of one of ‘The Few’

1 month ago | antiquestradegazette.com | Tom Derbyshire

RAF relics on display in Cornish theme park reflect courage of one of ‘The Few’An RAF uniform, log book and medals that belonged to one of ‘The Few’ was a highlight when Cornish saleroom Lay’s (21% buyer’s premium) dispersed the contents of Flambards theme park.