Auctionet Magazine – Spring Roundup: Articles by Kayleigh Davies

As part of my role with Auctionet, I regularly contribute articles to Auctionet Magazine, writing on subjects that bring together my expertise as a toy expert, antiques specialist and auction commentator. These features highlight the breadth of material that appears in our our auction house’s salerooms, from design classics to historical curiosities, and show how the auction world makes sense of objects that are both collectible and culturally significant.

My contributions for Spring 2025 include:

• From Currency to Curiosity: The Allure of Ancient Coins – exploring how numismatics bridges the gap between history, collecting and investment, and how I was converted from someone bored by coins into someone totally entranced. Read ›

• Insight from the Modern Art & Design Sale by Lawrences Auctioneers – 20th century design auctions always catch the eye of bidders, so I report on the trends and highlights emerging from this specialist auction. Read ›

• Cartoon Fame and Military Medals: The Tale of Pip, Squeak and Wilfred – I look at the story behind three little cartoon characters and their cultural impact, including on British military history. Read ›

• Art Deco in Uniform: The Eccentric Guardsman Jug – a playful piece of design history that reflects the eccentric side of Britsh Art Deco. Read ›