Misc

Read about Spink’s late July sale of the Robin Gwynn collection which prompted a lot of excitement for collectors seeking rare and unique items.

Coin specialist Gregory Edmunds takes us back to 1880’s Massachusetts, shedding light on the ‘unbelievably complicated and coincidental duo’ of Charles Parton and John Robert Fletcher.

Our latest Historical Documents auction saw impressive realisations for both traditional historical documents and more esoteric paper ephemera.

This year HELVETIA 2022 was held in Lugano, a city in southern Switzerland’s Italian-speaking canton of Ticino. The breath-taking panoramic views, the warm weather and the good food made our stay in Lugano very enjoyable indeed.

On 21st July 2022 the Medal Department offered the exceptional and important ‘First Day of the Battle of the Somme’ Victoria Cross group of ten awarded to Drummer W Ritchie.

On 27th April 2022, Spink sold the unique posthumous ‘Battle of Malaya’ Victoria Cross group of five awarded to Squadron Leader ASK ‘Pongo’ Scarf, setting a World Record.

Emily Snape discusses Cosmo China’s bespoke hand-painted china.

Coin specialist Gregory Edmunds explores the remarkable life of Henry VIII’s Goldsmith and Money-Man, Robert Amadas.

Gregory Edmunds shares the magnitude of the fortuitous discovery of 260 rare gold coins, dated from the reign of James I to George I.

Our traditional Autumn offering (to coincide with the BNTA Coinex show) is filled with delights to suit every budget and taste.