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VOL 57 NO 8 FEBRUARY 2022

SECRETS OF A GEORGE III BOOKCASE BEST COLUMNISTS SUBSCRIBER OFFERS

FEBRUARY 2022

THE GREAT POTTERY SHOW DOWN

One of the finest collections of British studio ceramics goes on display

Shining a light Why switched-on collectors love the Anglepoise lamp

Inside: SWEET SMELL

OF SUCCESS LALIQUE PERFUME BOTTLES TO OWN ROARING SUCCESS

CELEBRATING THE YEAR OF THE TIGER

CHRISTINA TREVANION

JEWELLERY TO WIN HER HEART

VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL WHEN NIT COMBS WERE THE MOST ROMANTIC GIFT

POTTER MANIA

Forget Harry, why Beatrix is getting collectors in a spin

ALSO INSIDE Preview of the oddest sale ever • Auction results • Antiques puzzles

COVERAlan Caiger-Smith, Teapot, 1960. © Estate of Alan Caiger-Smith. Photo by Philip Sayer

REGULARS 3 Editor’s Welcome: Georgina Wroe introduces this month’s issue, which includes a celebration of Valentine’s Day this February

6 Antique News: A round-up of what’s happening in the world of antiques and fine art this month

10 Your Letters: A delve into the postbag unearths correspondence on a model horse and gift vouchers for dealers

12 Around the Houses: Recent sales include a rare Celtic war trumpet and a ceramic cat by Louis Wain

22 Lots of Love: In romantic mood, Christina Trevanion takes a look at lovers’ jewels for Valentine’s Day

24 Saleroom Spotlight: Joy McCall reviews a single-owner collection of perfume bottles by René Lalique

26 Waxing Lyrical: David Harvey puts an impressive George III bookcase into focus

33 Market Report: What does 2022 hold in store for UK fairs?

38 Puzzle Pages: Pit your wits against our quiz and crossword setter Peter Wade-Wright

THIS MONTH

45 An Auctioneer’s Lot: Charles Hanson celebrates the incredible work of the Austro-British potter Lucie Rie

54 Top of the Lots: A mummified cat, a portrait of the French queen Marie Antoinette and an ancient Egyptian headrest all go under the hammer this month

56 Book Offers: Save more than 30 per cent on the price of the latest mustread titles from our sister publisher ACC Art Books

59 Subscription Offer: Save 50 percent on the annual cost of the magazine and receive a book worth £60 free of charge

60 Auction calendar: All the latest listings from the UK’s salerooms

64 Fairs Calendar: Never miss an event

taking place near you

66 Marc My Words: Antiques Roadshow’s Marc Allum is in praise of joining a club in 2022

FEATURES 16 Natural Talent: On the eve of a new exhibition Dr Philip W. Errington reveals the collecting power of the author and illustrator Beatrix Potter

28 A Clay in the Life: Part of the amazing collection of post-war British studio pottery amassed by W.A. Ismay is on show this month

34 Comb Lover: Of all lovers’ gifts over the centuries, is the nit comb the oddest? Antique Collecting reports

40 Perfect Poise: Shining a light on the design classic of the Anglepoise lamp and the models collectors need to look out for

46 Seats of Learning: Holly Johnson pays tribute to the furniture maker John Makepeace, 45 years since the creation of his School for Craftsmen in Wood

51 Tiger Feat: With February 1 heralding the start of the Year of the Tiger, we report on its representation in Asian art

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