A magnificent silver gilt bowl presented by King William IV to the Royal Yacht Squadron (RYS) is back in England thanks to a maritime antiques dealer. Charles Wallrock of Wick Antiques in Lymington, Hants, who is a keen yachtsman, believes it is the missing trophy from the squadron’s annual race in 1835; the King’s Cup.
2Covet hires ten to cope with demand
The antique selling platform 2Covet that saw a boom during the Covid lockdowns has boosted its staffing numbers to 13 to cope with demand.
Chelsea Antiques Fair attracts top dealers
An eclectic mix of top dealers with international reputations has been assembled for the Chelsea Antiques Fair in September.