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Five toy and model tips for unusual ornament Christmas gift ideas
Stumped for something unusual to buy for a Christmas present? What about an antique toy or model that can take pride of place as an eye-catching decoration for the home?
Sold on thesaleroom.com: Sooty, Sweep and Soo change hands for £5000
A vintage set of Sooty, Sweep and Soo hand puppets, given as a gift by magician and presenter Harry Corbett to a Yorkshire family, sold on thesaleroom.com for a hammer price of £5000 yesterday.
Brilliant British studio pottery to buy on thesaleroom.com
Learn about six leading figures in British studio pottery from examples in the collection of dealer Peter Dingley.
Five ways to brighten up your room from auctions on thesaleroom.com
If you are looking for simple ways to brighten up a room at home without planning a full redecoration, the easiest way is to pick statement objects that will make an impact when you walk into the room.
Build a brilliant Meissen collection with this auction opportunity
If you want to start your own Meissen collection or add to an existing one, a group of lots coming up at Matthew Barton at Olympia Auctions on thesaleroom.com should be in your sights.
Most watched lots right now – including a rare Dambusters mascot
Pictured here is our latest round-up of some of the most watched items on thesaleroom.com.
Cufflinks for Christmas: Six marvellous modern and vintage examples to buy on thesaleroom.com
From stocking fillers to major gifts, cufflinks can make an ideal Christmas gift. This year, go off the beaten track to find the perfect pair by buying vintage and modern examples at auction.
Five vibrant vintage posters to buy at auction and why
As bold and colourful graphic statements designed for mass consumption, original posters are a great way to fill a wall.
Soldier bears: A piece of Remembrance Day history to buy at auction
A set of ‘soldier bears’ available at auction next month comes with a story worthy of Remembrance Day.
Election-mania – five historical election collectables at auction this month
The official start of the election period began this week when Prime Minister Boris Johnson met the queen at Buckingham Palace in the run-up to voting on December 12.