Auction news over the summer: brown bakelite Ecko type AD 36 sold for £350 (£411).  And more high prices for antique horn.  C18 Indian curled horn powder flask, with ivory and some mother of pearl applied decopration carved with flowerheads, sold for £6,700 (£7880).

November is National Antiques Week.  Many fairs are offering free entry for 2, including the Alexander palace Fair on 14th November. Details and downloadable the voucher on:   www.nationalantiquesweek.co.uk