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Sacred Pages | Rare and Historic Bibles Up for Auction

LATEST NEWS, BOOKS & MAPS

Sacred Pages | Rare and Historic Bibles Up for Auction

A remarkable collection of 177 lots of rare and historic Bibles feature in our timed auction of Books, Manuscripts and Maps from 17-27 April, offering collectors, scholars and history enthusiasts a unique opportunity to own some of the most significant early English translations of the Holy Scriptures. The collection showcases centuries-old editions that played a pivotal role in shaping religious thought, language and culture.

15 April 2025

 
A Fish Tale

LATEST NEWS, PRIVATE COLLECTIONS

A Fish Tale

Ahead of his upcoming ‘retirement sale’ on 13–14 May, we caught up with the ever-charismatic Paul Atkinson to uncover some of the captivating stories behind the lots on offer.

11 April 2025

 
Shifting Silhouettes | 19th Century Fashion

JEWELLERY & WATCHES, LATEST NEWS, DESIGNER HANDBAGS & COUTURE

Shifting Silhouettes | 19th Century Fashion

With styles and silhouettes endlessly evolving during the Victorian period, the continuous advancements in fashion offered women more choice and freedom regarding their attire. Sworders are delighted to present a collection of Victorian clothing in our upcoming Jewellery, Designer Handbags & Accessories sale, taking place on Wednesday 23 April.

9 April 2025

 
Lalique's Caryatid Figure

20TH CENTURY ART & DESIGN, LATEST NEWS

Lalique's Caryatid Figure

Featuring in our upcoming 30 April Design sale, the ‘Caryatid’ figure offers a unique opportunity for collectors to own an exclusive piece of Lalique’s high quality modern creations.

3 April 2025

 
Fantastic Finds

LATEST NEWS, VALUATION DAYS & NEWS

Fantastic Finds

We hold valuation days every Wednesday at our Stansted Mountfitchet saleroom, offering expert valuations for general antiques. Here, we've curated a selection of the highlights we've encountered so far.

2 April 2025

 
Finding a Home at the Fry: Celebrating Art, Design, and Domestic Spaces

LATEST NEWS, SPONSORSHIP

Finding a Home at the Fry: Celebrating Art, Design, and Domestic Spaces

At Sworders, we are proud to support The Fry Art Gallery, a cornerstone of artistic heritage in North-West Essex. This year, as the gallery celebrates its 40th anniversary, a new exhibition, Finding a Home at the Fry, offers an intimate look at the homes and interior styles of the region’s celebrated artists.

31 March 2025