Antiques & Collectables

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Sale of classic bikes proves Superior

The Charterhouse classic and vintage bike auction on March 30 at the Haynes International Motor Museum was a great…

Batterham pottery auction doubles estimate

The collection of one of Dorset’s best-loved potters has doubled expectations at auction to sell for just under £120,000. The…

Demand high for delight of jewellery

There is a great selection of jewellery, silver and watches in the Charterhouse two day May auction including an…

Century of classic and vintage bikes

There are bikes spanning the past 100 years in the Charterhouse specialist auction of classic and vintage bikes on…

Amazing automobilia available at auction

A brace of vintage petrol pump globes are estimated to sell for thousands of pounds in the Charterhouse specialist…

Victoria’s sketch book

A sketch book filled with drawings by Queen Victoria estimated to sell for £5,000-£10,000 is entered into the Charterhouse…

Queen Victoria’s sketchbook up for auction in Sherborne next month

A DRAWING of a dog curled up for a snooze, and a watercolour of a view from a Windsor…

A fascinating slice of history spanning a century

A group of medals and militaria awarded to the one family spanning nearly 100 years are entered into the…

Eye, eye… have a look at this for your beloved

A rare token of love in the Charterhouse auction of jewellery, watches and silver on Thursday, February 2, will…

Diamonds – a girl’s best friend

A pair of diamond drop earrings, in the Charterhouse auction of jewellery, watches and silver on Thursday, February 2,…