As the Tokyo Olympics draws to a close this weekend and countries around the world tally up their medals, we reviewed the 2021 watch roster looking for champions worthy of a place on the podium. Gold: Patek Philippe Calatrava “Clous de Paris” Ref. 6119 When it comes to gold, there […]
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Bronze tortoises stolen 30 years ago return home
Property curator Elena Greer with one of the tortoises (James Dobson/National Trust Images) Nearly 30 years after they were stolen from a country mansion, four historic bronze tortoises have returned home – after being spotted in an auction catalogue. They were commissioned by 19th century collector and Egyptologist William John […]