Antiques Trade Gazette 26-03-02

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Monday 02 March 2026
The week ahead for buyers and sellers of art & antiques

Image: Chiswick Auctions.

UK
Mass evacuation: Emergency measures at West London valuation day after unexploded weapons emerge from a Harrods bag
A routine valuation day at Chiswick Auctions led to an evacuation of the venue and the surrounding estate after live shells, ammunition and a landmine were brought in for valuation. READ MORE

UK
News: Trump tariffs ‘have slashed UK antiques exports to the US’, says BADA
The value of exports of antiques from Britain to the US may have fallen by as much as 49% since US President Donald Trump began his tariff announcements in April 2025. READ MORE

Legal cases
A lawyer writes: How a ‘cabinet in the corner’ of a house clearance caused a dispute
An act of charity can lead to a high cost later on, as a party to a recent case found out. READ MORE

Regional sales
Ceramics: Clare Durham's first sale at Henry Aldridge is set for this month
The first standalone sale for the new ceramics and glass department at Henry Aldridge & Son in Devizes is coming soon. READ MORE

Auctions
What to buy: Iron Age coin found by metal detectorist is among five lots to watch
With estimates from £300 here are five previews of items coming up this week including a rare stater that was part of a hoard found by a keen metal detectorist in a field near Bury. READ MORE

ALSO TODAY:

Our most read stories including Sotheby’s raising its buyer’s premium READ MORE
News in brief including an exhibition on the late ceramicist Geraldine Phillips READ MORE
Bid Barometer: top prices and most in-demand lots online READ MORE
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