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VOL 56 NO 3 AUGUST 2021
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CHRISTINA TREVANION DISCOVERS A GEM SALE RESULTS ARTS & CRAFTS FOCUS
ANTIQUECOLLECTING
AUGUST 2021
INSIDER GUIDE
Inside: DRAWING A LINE UNDER ARCHITECT’S TABLES TOP OF THE CLASS POST-WAR SCHOOL PRINTS. YOUR BEST NEXT INVESTMENT GOING GREEN FOCUS ON AUGUST’S GEMSTONE: PERIDOT
PUTTING on the GLITZ
COSTUME JEWELLERY
IS BACK IN FASHION
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
The Magic of MAJOLICA
Whimsical, quirky, or downright bonkers, it’s the ceramics style everyone is talking about
Drew Pritchard
Discover the antique furniture really making him sit up
Years of the Reverso watch 95
The art deco classic on every serious collector’s ‘must-have’ list
ALSO INSIDE Latest auction listings • Lots under the hammer • Book offers
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COVERStrawberry Hill House, the backdrop to this autumn’s Flower Festival. Photo Julian Coe, see page 6
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THIS MONTH
REGULARS 3 Editor’s Hello: Georgina Wroe introduces this month’s issue, which has a distinctly nostalgic feel
6 Antique News: With more of the country opening up, there is a wealth of events for antique and fine art lovers to make the most of
10 Around the Houses: This month’s round up includes a record-winning medal and an impressive diamond necklace
13 Your Letters: Read the latest offerings from this month’s bulging Antique Collecting postbag
19 Lots of Love: Christina Trevanion uncovers a major 16th-century portrait from Cromwellian England
58 Without Reserve: Lennox Cato remembers a time when every home had one, or several, antique clocks
60 Auction Calendar: Keep abreast of all the best sales with our up-to
-date listings
64 Fairs Calendar: They are back and better than ever! Check out the events in your area
66 Marc My Words: Antiques Roadshow’s Marc Allum praises the latest class of fine art graduates,
succeeding in difficult times
FEATURES 14 Flights of Fancy: Love it or hate it, majolica is back on collectors’
wish lists on the eve of a major new exhibition coming to the UK
29 Subscription Offer: Save more than a third on the cover price and receive a free book worth £65
30 Waxing Lyrical: Furniture expert
David Harvey wonders if 18th-century architect’s tables were commissioned by more wealthy owners
36 Book Offers: Looking for the perfect summer read? Dive into the latest titles from our sister publisher ACC
Art Books and save a third on the RRP
38 Puzzle Pages: Pit your antiques knowledge against that of our resident quiz master Peter Wade-Wright
41 In the Loupe: Our nine-page special devoted to watches and jewellery
20 Howard’s Way: Furniture from the maker Howard & Sons has never been more popular, with fans including the Salvage Hunter and dealer, Drew Pritchard
24 The Right Type: Beloved by many collectors, including Tom
Hanks, antique typewriters are hitting all the right notes
32 Class Act: The School Prints series by leading post-war British and international artists has never been more popular
42 Putting on the Glitz: Ever wondered what the experts see in costume jewellery? Our specialists reveal just what to look for
49 Gemstone of the month: In praise of peridot – August’s birthstone
54 Saleroom Spotlight: Two collections of arts and crafts gems go under the hammer in Wiltshire
56 Top of the Lots: A preview of upcoming lots in August, including a trio of Mouseman tables
46 Ahead of the Field: On the 90th-anniversary of Jaeger
Le-Coultre’s ground-breaking
Reverso watch, we consider how it’s stood the test of time
50 Lost in Translation: Emile de
Bruijn on the influence of
East Asian art on 18th-century
British country house interiors
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