You'll find our latest issue at dozens of antiques & collectables shops, fairs and auctions. But you can also view it online, or request a printed copy be sent to you.

Can’t think of anything more boring than crystalware? Then I beg a moment of your time to show that crystal is anything but dull, in both senses of the word. I’d never given crystal a second glance. To me, crystal was the stuff that my mum carefully shuffled me past…

What’s the appeal of an autograph? A connection to the world of celebrity? A brag? A record of a brief moment shared with an idol? Collector, now dealer, Adam Andrusier began autograph collecting with a signed photograph of Ronnie Barker who lived round the corner from him in Pinner. It…

The coconut effect There’s plenty of instances in life when a lie is more attractive than the truth, if not even more believable than the truth. You’ll impress nobody saying, “play it” in your best Bogart voice because we all know the line was, “play it again Sam” – except…

Here's what fairs and markets are coming up over the months ahead.

From our latest issue, details of upcoming antiques, vintage & collectables fairs and markets are below.

Here's what auctions are coming up over the months ahead.

From our latest issue, details of upcoming antiques, vintage, collectables and general auctions are below.

Here’s a look at Marcel Fairs, which take place monthly in Berkhamsted, Sarratt and Biggleswade. Photos have been taken at various times, the most recent being the date at the top of this page. For upcoming dates check out our fairs calendar. Jump to: Berkhamsted / Sarratt

In 1932 a 28-year-old designer named Earl Arnault, from Oregon, USA, invented a clock to bring some cheer to a country in the midst of The Great Depression. This clock came in the form of a cat with a “wagging tail, rolling eyes, and contagious smile”.