Bonham’s sale to include 15th century antique chests

Lancashire antique dealers have heard exciting news about “one of their own” from across the border, where on 24 May Bonham’s of Chester are to hold an important sale of oak furniture covering the period 1450 – 1750. (more…)

When antique dining chairs really can send you potty with delight

An antique corner chair purchased for less than $700 turned out to be a rare form of early pre-plumbed toilet, worth hundreds of thousands of pounds. (more…)

Taking a seat for the Queen at Holyrood

To celebrate the Queen’s 60 years on the throne, a spectacular exhibition of treasures from the Royal Palaces will go on display – including a number of antique dining chairs . (more…)

Antique dining chairs at Holyrood prove the Queen is a treasure

In celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, the Royal Collection is to hold a stunning exhibition of its finest treasures at Holyrood House, Edinburgh, in March 2012. (more…)

£13,000 for antique dining chair with short history

There were quips of, “Is it from the low countries?” when a curiously squat antique dining chair arrived at Bonham’s Oak Sale in Chester recently. The carved walnut side chair, which carried an estimate of £400 – 600 and catalogued as 17th century and later, was recognised as a (more…)

TV antiques show discovers lock of Napoleon’s hair

A lock of hair belonging to Napoleon has been discovered at Abbotsford House, which was previously the home of Sir Walter Scott. A team from the Antiques Road Trip discovered the lock of hair while studying a blotter book which had been owned by Napoleon. The Abbotsford Trust believe that the discovery proves the importance of the preservation of the home. (more…)

Antique furniture on display

Judy Fuller, from North Bend in Oregon has an unusual collection of antique furniture which will soon be on display for the public. However, if anyone tries to sit down on one of her antique dining chairs they may get a shock, as the furniture is for a dolls house. (more…)

Second sale for Harry Sheldon Wedgwood collection

A second sale is to be held by Peter Wilson auctioneers in September 2011, which will include items from Harry Sheldon’s Wedgwood collection, previously thought to have been auctioned in 1998, following his death in 1996. However, the son of Harry Sheldon, also named Harry was left some pieces from the Wedgwood collection in his father’s will, which he continued to add to over the years. A second sale will now be held which will include the highly sought after Wedgwood. (more…)