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ContentsVOL 58 NO 8 FEBRUARY 2024

SALE RESULTS INSIDE A VENETIAN PALAZZO LATEST UK AUCTION LISTINGS

ON HER MAJESTY’S SECRET (TEA) SERVICE

From model corgis to the ‘revenge’ dress, props from the hit show The Crown go under the hammer

Snuffbox makers 7

Ever collector should know

FEBRUARY 2024

Nagging Feeling Discover the equine art of Lucy Kemp-Welch

Inside: MENDING LIBRARY RESTORING A MARSH & TATHUM BOOKCASE

FEAT OF CLAY FLIGHT & BARR CERAMICS

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

DEALER of the CENTURY

Unmissable treasures from the legendary collection

of Dailey Warner are up for sale in Essex

ALSO INSIDE Two pages of antique puzzles • Best industry columnists • Book offers

COVERDoccia porcelain from the Mavis Watney collection on sale this month at Woolley & Wallis, see page 55

REGULARS 3 Editor’s Welcome: Georgina Wroe introduces the February magazine

6 Antiques News: A round-up of all the latest from the world of antiques and fine art, as well as details of three exhibitions to start the year off in style

10 Your Letters: This month’s postbag reveals memories of the late, great Worcester expert Henry Sandon, and Lego from the 1970s

12 Around the Houses: Our selection of notable sales from the UK’s leading auctioneers includes a world record for a pot by Lucie Rie and reports of a boom in novelty silver

16 Waxing Lyrical: David Harvey breathes new life into a Regency bookcase which could be the work of the illustrious 19th-century makers Marsh & Tatham

30 Saleroom Spotlight: Behind the scenes at the sale of the celebrated collector and former Masterpiece Fair chairman Philip Hewat-Jaboor

38 Puzzle Pages: Put your antiques knowledge to the test this month by pitting your wits against the super brain of our quiz editor Peter Wade-Wright

52 Lots of Love: New columnist Irita Marriott shares her love of that most

feminine of accoutrements - the pressed powder compact

54 Top of the Lots: Lots from one of Venice’s most opulent palazzos, which hosted some of the most glittering parties of the 20th century go under the hammer this month

56 Book Offers: The latest titles from our sister publisher ACC Art Books include

Scottish Art in 100 Works and Impressionists on Paper - Degas to Toulouse-Lautrec. Order today and save

more than a third on both titles

58 Fairs News: Details of four events to visit this month with venues ranging from Epsom racecourse to Maldon in Essex

59 Fairs Calendar: Never miss another fair with our guide to all the events in your region and around the UK

60 Auctions Calendar: Up-to-date listings from the major UK salerooms, online and in person

64 Subscription Offer: Save more than a third on the latest subscription offer and you, or a friend receives a free gift and the magazine delivered straight to your door

66 Marc My Words: A behind-the-scenes glimpse of a day in the life of Antiques Roadshow expert Marc Allum

FEATURES 18 Horse Play: A new exhibition and book celebrates the life and work of the equine artist Lucy Kemp-Welch once considered the best horse painter of the 20th century

24 Dailey Worship: Considered one of the finest collectors/dealers of his generation, 200 lots from the collection of Dailey Warner are up for sale at an Essex auctioneers this month

32 Snuff Said: Taking powdered tobacco was de rigueur in Georgian high society, the craze leading to some attractive and intricate snuffboxes which are highly sought after today

40 Taking Flight: Author of a new book on the Worcester porcelain manufactory Flight & Barr, Charles Dawson reveals why ceramics by the unsung maker are all the rage

46 Crowning Glories: Fan of Th e Crown? Some 450 props from the hit streaming series go under the hammer this month and, with estimates starting at £60, there is something for everyone

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