Artist In Focus: Steve Whitehead

5th Mar 2024 by Jodie Merritt

We are delighted to offer three artworks by celebrated artist Steve Whitehead in our upcoming Country House Sale on March 15th

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Object In Focus: A Look Back In Time At Omega Watches

7th Feb 2024 by Jodie Merritt

Here at Ryedale Auctioneers, Omega watches are a popular sight at our sales, thanks to their careful detail, high quality, and range of cool features. To celebrate Omega, we took a closer look at the history of the brand, and considered just why it is such a popular pick today.

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Object In Focus: The Secrets of Scent Bottles

1st Feb 2024 by Jodie Merritt

Scent bottles have a rich history, and have been used as tokens of affection, to preserve a memory, or to help create connections. We took a closer look at some of these amazing items, and the rich history which has brought them to the present day.

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Object In Focus: A History of Slot Cars

23rd Jan 2024 by Jodie Merritt

We have recently enjoyed another amazing Antiques and Collectables sale here at Ryedale Auctioneers, and this event had one particularly strong focus: slot cars and models! With this in mind, we decided to take a closer look at these amazing objects, and understand a little more about how they work, and just they are so popular with fans and collectors.

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Object In Focus: A History of Mannequins

19th Dec 2023 by Jodie Merritt

Mannequins are a key feature of any shop or fashion designer's studio - but where do they come from, and what is their history? We took a closer look.

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Object In Focus: A History of Coins

20th Nov 2023 by Jodie Merritt

From handing over a twenty-pound note to pay for a pint to taping a coin into a birthday card, coins and cash are still all around us, persevering even in a largely digital world. But where did they come from, and why do they remain? We took a closer look.

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