SYNOPSIS MAGAZINE

The annals of maritime history are replete with tales of shipwrecks, each offering unique insights into the perils of seafaring and the...

Beric Young (1902-1979) occupies a significant position in the pantheon of 20th-century British painters, embodying both the continuity...

In the refined salons and manicured gardens of Victorian and Edwardian England, a secret language blossomed—one that spoke volumes...

Gold sovereign coins have a rich history that intertwines the economic, political, and cultural narratives of Britain and Australia....

While its usage can be traced back to ancient times, campaign furniture became most notably associated with the Georgian and Victorian...

The Coronation Cup of Tsar Nicholas II Alexandrovich Romanov and Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna, emblazoned with the Romanov eagle and the...

The Golden Age of Finnish Design, which flourished during the mid-20th century, marked a transformative period in the country's design...

In the fast-paced world of ever-changing trends, one thing remains constant: the timeless allure of antique tableware. These cherished...

Apostle spoons are a type of silver spoon that gained popularity in Europe, particularly in England, during the 16th and 17th centuries....

Objects that come into the auction house at Swan Deverell are seen as more than just another lot to pass under the hammer. Historic...

Lot #004 in our Antiques & Estates auction is this limited edition set of Laurel and Hardy bookends from Royal Doulton. As I was...

Recently consigned for our Antiques & Estates auction is this piece of 'trench art' - a WWI Australian 'Souvenir of the Somme' brass...

This wonderful vintage costume brooch depicts the Crown of St Stephen, also known as the Holy Crown of Hungary. The Holy Crown of Hungary...

A number of our upcoming auctions include pieces from the collection of William (1880 - 1948) and Lorna Crowle (1898 - 1985). William...

As well as her antiques background, our director and auctioneer Hannah Clayton Atkin was previously the Development Manager of the...

Born in Paris in 1755, Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun was the daughter of Jeanne (née Maissin), a hairdresser, and portraitist Louis...