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THIS MONTH
48 Book Offers: Steal a march on
this year’s Christmas gift giving with our latest titles
50 Saleroom Spotlight: A hidden
treasure trove of props from the legendary Gerry Anderson studios is set to sell this month in Surrey
REGULARS 3 Editor’s Welcome: Georgina Wroe
introduces this month’s issue which has Asian art as its theme and boasts two new columnists
52 Top of the Lots: With Asian art
the focus, we preview the best lots up for sale in November
59 Profile: Behind the scenes with a
Washington political player turned antique dealer
6 Antique News: Our round-up of
the latest news includes three must-see exhibitions and a revamp at Churchill’s Kent home
60 Auction Calendar: Never miss
another sale with our up-to-date saleroom listings
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THE ASIAN ART ISSUE Discover something new:
WHY NOW COULD BE THE TIME TO KICK-START YOUR COLLECTION
NOTHING TO SNIFF AT: CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLES IN THE
SPOTLIGHT
THE INSIDERS’ SECRETS
HOW THE EXPERTS VALUE CHINESE PORCELAIN ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
Stars of the East JAPANESE SATSUMA WARE Learn about the finest designs, makers’ marks and how to spot a fake
ALSO INSIDE 6 of the best antiques revealed • Book offers • Iconic TV props for sale
COVER
COVERA Meiji period silvered bronze eagle c.1890, image courtesy of Malcolm Fairley
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10 Your Letters: A delve into the
postbag delivers news on green antiques and a love for all things Georgian
12 Around the Houses: Discover
the latest sale results from the UK’s salerooms, including a brilliant-cut diamond ring and De Morgan tile
17 Lots of Love: TV favourite
Christina Trevanion joins the team with a brand new column
22 Market Report: Ever wondered
how the experts spot an Asian treasure? Specialist Yexue Li shares her secrets
24 Subscription Offer: Save 50
66 Marc My Words: A sideways look
at the industry with Antiques Roadshow specialist Marc Allum
FEATURES 18 Snuff Love: Susan Page praises
Chinese snuff bottles, which are both beautiful and highly collectable
26 Star of the East: A collecting
guide to Japanese satsuma ware looking at its history, designers and styles
32 Golden Age: Why archaeological
revival jewellery, inspired by ancient Greece and Rome, is proving a hit in the salerooms
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30 Waxing Lyrical: In a lifetime
devoted to antique furniture, David Harvey on his top six pieces, and what makes them so special
36 Without Reserve: BBC Antiques Roadshow’s furniture expert Lennox
Cato shares the secrets of his five decades as a dealer
38 Token Gesture: Collecting tokens
has never been more popular. On the eve of a major sale we examine what makes them so enchanting
44 East Meets West: Zoë Hendon
explores the work of the unsung Japanese photographer Ogawa Kazumasa and his influence on British art nouveau
55 Young at Art: The Polish arts and
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42 Cool and Collectable: With
the US election looming this month, discover memorabilia expert Paul Fraser’s winning campaign collectables from the US and UK
crafts movement, and its links to the British equivalent, are put in the spotlight by the National Portrait Gallery’s Dr Alison Smith
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