Silver Auctions

Hardly anyone knows of its existence today: the silver furniture that stood by the baroque rulers in times of peace and war.

The Van Vianen brothers' invention of the auricular style transformed the decorative arts during the Dutch Golden Age. Their silver pieces now fetch high prices at auction.

'Culinary' antiques – artefacts from kitchens and restaurants of the past – are an often overlooked collectors' field, and for foodies and gourmets with a historical bent, there are rich pickings to be had.