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Interesting things can be picked up at auctions – like lost Rembrandts and biscuit tins decorated with surreptitiously rude pictures. Agent Pete has written about both of these, and much, much, more.
Skeletons on cinema seats have ’em rolling in the aisles
No bones about it: they look like a couple who’ve waited too long for the opening credits at a cinema renowned for its late-starting films. And the cover of the catalogue from last week’s auction of antiques at Moore Allen … Continue reading
Human remains and cinema seats go under hammer
It’s almost Hallowe’en and supermarket shelves are packed with decorations for a spooky costume party. But for those who want to add a bit of authenticity to their creepy celebrations, there’s only one place to go. For a macabre lot … Continue reading
Hoard of silver and gold nets family £111,000
A hoard of silver and gold antiques that were found littering an unassuming house in Swindon achieved a staggering £111,000 when it went to auction on Friday. The extensive collection of silver plate, watches, gold coins and military memorabilia was … Continue reading
Fun in the rain at car boot sale with a difference
As a months’ worth of rain started to fall in 24 hours, charity supporters at a car boot sale with a difference were faced with a stark choice – get wet, or pack up and go home. And as 1,000 … Continue reading
Hoard of silver and gold could net family a fortune
A hoard of silver and gold antiques that were found littering an unassuming house on the outskirts of Swindon could net relatives of the owner tens of thousands of pounds The extensive collection, which will be auctioned in Cirencester next … Continue reading
Moore Allen sponsors car boot sale with a difference
Antiques experts from Moore Allen & Innocent will be offering a valuation service with a difference in September – at a car boot sale. The firm is sponsoring the NSPCC’s Country House Car Boot at Lodge Park, in the Cotswolds, … Continue reading
Tally ho! Hunting theme at Sporting Sale
It’s a decade since Scotland became the first region in the UK to outlaw hunting with hounds, and eight years since the Hunting Act rolled out the ban to the rest of the UK, but enthusiasm for the pastime has … Continue reading
Jam today, jam tomorrow at metallic Moore Allen auction
Auctioneers are promising jam today, jam tomorrow as an antique marmalade maker comes to a sale with a definite metallic feeling. The Victorian marmalade maker, by Fallows & Bate Ltd of Manchester (estimate £20 to £30), is just one of … Continue reading
World’s biggest binoculars sell for £1,800
Two bidders had their sights set on what is believed to be the world’s largest pair of binoculars, pushing the hammer price to £1,800 – the top price of the day – at Moore Allen & Innocent’s antiques auction on … Continue reading
Auction means the show will go on
The successful auction of costumes, props and equipment amassed by a Wiltshire theatre company over 40 years means the show will go on. Cirencester auctioneers Moore Allen & Innocent were asked to sell the effects of the Lyneham Stage Club … Continue reading