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HEAD OF ISLAMIC & ORIENTAL DEPARTMENT
John Nicholson's are seeking an experienced specialist for valuing and cataloguing consignments for our monthly auctions. Must have very good knowledge of Islamic and Oriental collectables and artefacts, and also needs to display a portfolio of clients. Rostrum...
What to look out for in 2025 – how history plays its part in the wonderful field of collecting
At this time of year, collectors’ minds turn to special anniversaries that fall in the coming 12 months that might help boost a particular field of interest – and prices. So, what have we got to look forward to in 2025? To start with, January 8 would have been the...
The wonderful history of the Christmas greetings card – and what some of them are worth now
A recent change at Christmas time has been the decline of the greetings card. With first class post now £1.65, that is perhaps not surprising, but it is a shame. We have the United States to thank for the modern image of Father Christmas, or Santa Claus, as they call...
PLEASE NOTE – DELIVERIES TO OUTSIDE THE UK
Due to ongoing legislation, our inhouse delivery service is no longer available for items with destinations outside the UK. Independent courier companies can be found on the BUYING page in the DELIVERIES section. We apologies for any inconvenience.
Antiques and collectables play a role as important relics that bring vital links to heroes of the past
As Remembrance Day falls, it is worth recalling the Imperial War Museum’s remarkable display of Victoria Crosses. The field of campaign medal collecting can serve as a poignant reminder of those who have fallen, the qualities they had and the reasons they were...
It’s versatile, adaptable, inspirational – why the antiques and auction market has a great future
If you want to find out more about how the art and antiques market works these days, you can sign up to innumerable email newsletters giving you the inside information on the latest trends. That’s fine if all you are interested in is Contemporary and Modern art sales...
Graduates can look to auctions as a career, while Apple provide a rich seam of collectables
Students have headed back to college, pupils to schools, but there are also a lot of new graduates and school leavers looking to their careers now. Should they consider becoming auctioneers? Having started at the bottom and worked my up, I have no regrets. I still...
It’s time to turn your hidden treasures into hard cash!
Thanks to our eagle-eyed specialist, bowls that lay unnoticed during a house clearance sold in Fernhurst for £35,000 As we continue with our new weekly series of consignment valuation days at John Nicholson's, we can reveal that we have already found amazing treasures...
