The Journal

How to spot a fake: Antiques

By: Luke Davies on 25-Sep-2020

Antiques bring joy in so many ways, the searching, the discovery, learning the history of the item and of course, the way they look. Nothing is more disappointing however than ...

Discover with William George

By: Adam Rockall on 6-May-2020

Bringing you closer to today’s creators, collectors and curators

What treasures are you yet to find?

By: Luke Davies on 3-Apr-2020

Are you spending a bit of time inside? I bet that attic needs seeing to! Who knows what you might dig up that is worth something. A clear-out benefited someone from ...

Ronnie Russell and The Kidnapping of 74

By: Luke Davies on 5-Mar-2020

Ronnie Russell sounds like the everyday alter-ego of a Marvel super-hero and you wouldn't be far off! It is actually the name of a real-life hero. The heavyweight boxer that ...

Medieval sword sold at auction for £30,000

By: Mark Falco on 6-Feb-2020

A sword believed to date back to the 15th or 16th century has sold at auction for £30,000 against an estimate of just £200.

Bobby Moore's First Cap Up For Auction

By: Mark Falco on 15-Nov-2019

England's qualification for Euro 2020 was secured on Thursday, courtesy of a resounding 7-0 win against Montenegro.

Chinese Teapot Sells at Auction for £1m

By: Mark Falco on 14-Nov-2019

It seems like every couple of months a little piece of pottery smashes its estimate and sells for a colossal amount.

Kurt Cobain's MTV Unplugged cardigan sells for £260,000

By: Mark Falco on 29-Oct-2019

Kurt Cobain wore the cardigan during Nirvana's famous MTV Unplugged performance just months before he tragically took his own life.

Chess Piece Bought for £5 could be worth £1m

By: Mark Falco on 14-Jun-2019

It seems like stories like this happen every year. Something purchased for a nominal amount or bought on a whim at a car boot sale later turning out to be worth a fortune.It ...

Vase Discovered in Attic Sells for €16.2m

By: Lewis Findley on 26-Apr-2019

Record Chinese Vase Sales It's happened again but this time, not 150 times over. Chinese Porcelain is becoming a huge market.

Buying Antiques in auction Guide

By: Lewis Findley on 22-Feb-2019

How Do I Buy Antiques at Auction Buying antiques at auction can be a fun, challenging or even a stressful experience. If any emotions have been missed then let us know!