Miscellaneous Articles

As Chelsea Celebrates Gardens, We Uncover Their Hidden Worth

As the Chelsea Flower Show celebrates the nation’s love of gardens, we’re turning our attention to the hidden value of outdoor spaces. From lost studio pottery to Roman busts and rare garden design pieces, recent auctions show how overlooked garden items can carry serious financial and historical significance.

Montblanc – Elegance in writing through a digital age

If anyone has watched the recent interpretation of The Talented Mr Ripley on Netflix, the originally titled ‘Ripley’, you will have seen such a plethora of stylish items, from Salvatore Ferragamo shoes to Alfa Romeos, and one of the most focused items appears to be Dickie Greenleaf’s pen. The Montblanc Meisterstuck 149 almost playing a […]

The Ivory Bill – Addressing the Elephant in the room

What it means for you and your clients February 2020, Rachel Doerr and I were sat in the law offices of Mishcon de Reya, having been asked to attend a discussion debating the 2018 Ivory Bill and how the enforcement and understanding of it would take place. Fast forward two months, and due to Covid, […]

You have £5,000 to spend – Yayoi Kusama objects

£5,000 to spend. A Limited Edition by the Japanese Contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama. I would spend  my £5,000 on a limited Edition by the Japanese Contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama ( born 1929). I would choose one of her objects series, perhaps  a Tea Set (above), or group of mini pumpkins (below) They are all colourful, […]