The most important collection of porcelain snuff boxes assembled in the 20th century sold for a total of £1,700,000. The collection was formed by Helmut Joseph and comprised some 80 boxes covering the history of European Snuff Boxes.
Other News
Fenton Glass to Cease Traditional Glass Production
Fenton Art Glass have just announced that they are to cease producing their traditional glass range and shift focus. The two arranged QVC shows on the 14th and 16th July will go ahead as the glass for this has already been decorated.
Frankenstein, Dracula And Werewolf Of London
The greatest and most horrific monsters, aliens and giant mutated creatures in the history of cinema, including Frankenstein, Dracula and The Wolf Man in Vintage music sale.
Hazle Japanese Limited Painting
Hazle Ceramics have launched two new Limited Edition Paintings based on their Royal Theatre building. Both the new themes take their inspiration from Japanese based operas.
Swarovski Sunshine Mo Online Limited Edition
Swarovski have released Sunshine Mo, a new addition to the Lovlots Collection. Sunshine Mo is an limited edition online exclusive.
60th Anniversary of Walt Disney’s Alice in Wonderland
To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Walt Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Disney Resort are releasing a special Limited Edition pin. The pin is due for release on the 7th July and is available in an edition size of 1500.
Evil Knieval 1973 Stunt Cycle
This little Evel Knieval rarity is a feature lot at the Vectis Tv & Film Related sale on the 14th July.
Cartoonist Barry Fantoni to Auction Times Archive
Barry Fantoni is selling his archive of 3,500 original Times cartoons at Bonhams Modern Picture sale in Knightsbridge on 19 July. Fantoni produced cartoons for the paper every weekday from 1983 – 1990, summing up the burning issues of the time with a few strokes of his pen.
John Wayne’s Costumes, Awards And Documents
The family of legendary actor John Wayne will be offering an expansive collection of never-before-released personal and professional memorabilia from the movie star’s personal archives for public auction.
Ahasuerus Fromanteel Cupid Clock
A recently discovered, English ebony bracket clock attributed to Ahasuerus Fromanteel sold for a remarkable £692,000 on 28 June at Bonhams, New Bond Street, as part of its sale of Fine Clocks and Watches.
