Antiques Trade Gazette 26-05-08

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08 May 2026
Friday briefing for buyers and sellers of art & antiques

Art Market
Blooming marvellous: Cedric Morris flower painting triples estimate
A detailed and colourful flower study by Sir Cedric Lockwood Morris (1889-1982) attracted fervent competition at Lyon & Turnbull’s latest Modern Made auction in London. READ MORE

Silver
Castle-tops: Private collection of 100 vinaigrettes shows variety of subjects
So-called castle-tops represent a moment in British social history. Fashioned by the silver ‘toy’ makers of Birmingham, these snuffboxes, vinaigrettes and card cases engraved with British landmarks were marketed as souvenirs. READ MORE

International
Furniture: Dublin-made Egyptian revival mirror brings competition between 16 bidders
An Irish Regency overmantel mirror in Egyptian Revival style by the Dublin artisan Joshua Kearney (1797-1849) drew a major bidding battle in Los Angeles. READ MORE

Letters
Collectables: Titanic pocket knife was made by Sheffield maker with taste of luxury
A small pocket knife that was recently sold together with its own story from the Titanic disaster was of particular interest to our correspondent. READ MORE

Regional sales
Victorian art: Major record for Alfred Parsons as view of the Somerset hills flies over predictions
Alfred Parsons (1847-1920) is generally considered a solidly collectable Victorian-Edwardian artist but has never been in the same league as the major masters of the age, at least in terms of auction prices. READ MORE

ALSO TODAY:

Price Reporter: A selection of latest auction results READ MORE
Expert’s Lamorna Birch collection to be sold READ MORE
ATG's in-depth guide to English Drinking Glasses READ MORE
Calendar of upcoming auctions and fairs Browse here

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