The Bargain Hunter explains why some paperweights, with their high degree of artistry, are worth their weight in gold
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Nesting instinct Oct 6 2007
The Bargain Hunter describes the pecking order of the milk glass called Hen on Nests more
Wacky Wemyss still in demand Oct 6 2007
OF all the most dotty decorations, Wemyss ware must rank pretty high – even their animals, pigs in particular, were decorated with large pink cabbage roses. more
The writing is on the wall... Oct 6 2007
MEMORIES of the great days of cinema and the dramatic publicity for popular movies will be powerfully evoked by a recently discovered collection. The collection, dating from the 1950s to the ’80s, will be offered for sale by Brightwells of Leominster on November 7. more
Firearms sale targets country sports Sep 29 2007
ANTHEMION Auctions are gearing up for their winter fine sale on November 21 in Cardiff which will include firearms for the first time. more
Following the historic thread of samplers Sep 29 2007
THERE doesn’t seem to be any evidence of samplers being made anywhere in Europe until the late 15th Century and, even then, it was not until circa 1550 they became fashionable. more
Classic car sale has some top gear Sep 29 2007
FANS of classic cars and motorcycles should make a note in their diaries that Brightwells will be hosting their end of year classic vehicle auction in Leominster next month. more
The secret life of artist Agnes Sep 22 2007
AGNES Miller Parker (1895-1980) is regarded by many as the finest wood block engraver of modern times, yet her work has not received anything like the recognition it deserves. more
Collectors gunning for prize pistols Sep 22 2007
Among the several specialist sales run by Brightwells of Leominster, that devoted to the sporting and militaria areas is, without doubt, one of the more visually dramatic. more
Don Rodgers: Bargain Hunter Sep 15 2007
She’ll soon be 50 years old but still looks as good as the day we first saw her. But what’s Barbie’s story? more
Auctioneers on track for railway sale Sep 15 2007
BRISTOL Fine Art Auctioneers Dreweatt Neate is hosting the largest auction of garden railway locomotives in the UK at its Apsley Road saleroom. more
Piece had a brush with history Sep 15 2007
WHEN the Victorian curling quaich was presented to Sir Robert and Lady Moncreiffe of the Trinity Gask Curling Club in January 1889, few could have believed this game would have been almost completely forgotten by the rest of the world until Scotland won gold. more
Welsh subjects on offer at sale Sep 15 2007
ROGERS Jones & Company of Colwyn Bay are holding the second of its twice annual Welsh sales, this time focusing on paintings by Welsh artists and Welsh subjects. more
Bargain Hunter: Don Rodgers Sep 8 2007
Can you guess what these glass objects were used for? The Bargain Hunter demystifies glass in all its shapes and forms more
