1) Mystery object: Spout and single support – for what?
Found in France, this oak object drew questions about what its spout and support were used for.
2) ‘Canaletto’ Venetian scene surfaces in Lewes
A painting of Venice’s Dogana da Mar painted from the Bacino di San Marco which has been attributed to Canaletto (1697-1768) will be offered at Gorringe’s of Lewes in the autumn.
3) A set of Ercol tables and a Tudor watch are among five lots to watch
With estimates from £300-£5000, here are five previews of upcoming items including a set of 1960s Ercol occasional tables in elm and beech.
4) Bids tabled for £60,000 Prague pietra dura casket
Eight phone bidders competed for this splendid ebony and pietra dura table casket offered at a recent auction at Claydon Auctioneers in Middle Claydon, Buckinghamshire.
5) Maiolica dish stars in our latest pick of four auction highlights
Our pick of four items that sold many times above estimate includes a Maiolica dish deemed three centuries older than catalogued.
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