Hotspur Ltd at Temple Newsam

An antique writing cabinet

Antique secretaire sold by Hotspur Ltd to Temple Newsam in 1999

Watch our film outlining the sale of the antique secretaire, c.1773, to Temple Newsam by Hotspur Ltd in 1999 for £650,000.

Watch the other 9 films at Temple Newsam which tell the stories of antiques sold to Temple Newsam by other antique dealers.

In this film various curators and museum staff reflect on what an antique actually is.

Find out about all 50 antiques featured in the Year of the Dealer digital trails.