Antiques Trade Gazette 24-11-20

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Wednesday 20 November 2024
Midweek briefing for buyers and sellers of art & antiques

News
Titanic record: Pocket watch for hero captain fetches £1.31m
The pocket watch was awarded to the captain of RMS Carpathia, whose captain and crew saved more than 700 people. READ MORE

Books and manuscripts
For the taking: Early book on piracy in the Caribbean emerges
'Buccaneers of America' by Alexandre Olivier Exquemelin offered a rare glimpse into the eye-opening exploits of pirates in the Caribbean. READ MORE

Old Masters
Sleeper: Bidders spot the hand of Renaissance female artist
Plenty of bidders were convinced an unattributed portrait was by Italian painter Lavinia Fontana (1552-1614) and were hoping to pick up a bargain. READ MORE

Collectables
Militaria: Medal earned by heroic dog in Second World War up for sale
A Dickin Medal – the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross – is to appear at coin and medal auction specialist Morton & Eden. READ MORE

Feature
Silver: How special quality can help beat a scrapyard fate
With the scrap price of silver at such a high level the sad truth is that many items will end up in the melting pot. READ MORE

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