When they first came into use in the 1830s, friction matches were hazardous and could combust without warning, so vesta cases were something of a necessity. But as their production became more ...

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Although now familiar to generations of children, the industrial process of die-casting only came into being towards the end of the First World War. Forcing a molten alloy into a mould under pressure ...

The Worcester factory was founded at Warmstry House in 1751 by a deed of partnership with 15 members. The period from foundation to 1783, when it was acquired by Thomas Flight, is known as the First ...

ATG wishes all our readers a very happy Christmas. If you're keen to brush up on your art and antiques knowledge over the festive season, you'll find p… ...

Many dealers mark the closing days of the year with a specially curated holiday edit. These lists sometimes include more affordable works. They can also feature items of specialist inter… ...

Antiques dealers in bladed items are hoping to encourage collectors to respond to the latest consultation. The Home Office consultation, led by the Firearms & Weapons Policy Unit, asks for views on ...

With estimates from £50, here are five previews of items coming up at auction over the festive season ...

The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included news of a desk used by JRR Tolkien during the final revisions to the Lord of the Rings trilogy selling at Christie's ...

They did this to avoid the perils of travel and (after 1784) to escape paying duty in a region where a heathy distain for the Hanoverians persisted well into the 19 th century. Currently some 30 ...

British awards and decorations have many fascinating stories. There are two major categories: campaign medals and gallantry medals. Campaign medals are awarded to members of the British Armed Forces, ...

A group of around 30 Old Masters from the collection of the late dealer Robert Compton Jones is being offered at Leonard Joel in Sydney on December 8.