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A 90-year-old metal detectorist has found a hoard of coins that date back to pre-Roman Britain. They’re going to be sold next week.
Rusty Schweickart thought he’d lost the special watch he was given for his role in the Apollo space progamme. Luckily for buyers, with big money, he found it in a drawer and now you could buy it.
On the first day of the world’s first universal national postal service, a single letter was sent with two of the pioneering Penny Blacks affixed to the envelope. Now, the […]
With yellow gold cases marking them out, two Rolex Daytonas made half a century apart were both in the sights of buyers this week in Geneva.
Vladimir Putin was once a KGB officer and liaison to the Stasi, so perhaps he carried one of these fascinating Cold War spy cameras. Find out how you can own your own here
Kids loved Thomas the Tank Engine in books and on TV. Models that brought the character to life are being sold at auction to support a charity for people with autism.
Full sheets in excellent condition of one of the most famous and popular Chinese stamp issues should make big money at a Hong Kong sale this month. The Spink sale […]
Handwritten lyrics are the ultimate way to celebrate the work of our favourite rock artists. Who will get these amazing Beatle lyrics?
How much would you pay to dress up as Wonder Woman? Costume parts have together made nearly $0.25 million at auction this week. Find out how here.
Few doubted George Best’s status as an all-time great. This trophy was just confirmation of his brilliance. Find out about this 1968 award and its sale here.
A car in which D-Day was plotted has been sold at auction. The legendary Green Car of Field Marshall Montgomery was a witness to history.
Collectors and investors are setting high prices for classic handbags. This incredible, rare, beautiful bag is yours for £30,000,
Lowry’s style has made his work instantly recognisable, but when he sold this painting, he was an unknown and was worried the £10 he charged was ripping off the buyer.
The Daytona is a legend. And this version, a special edition in yellow gold for the centenary of Le Mans was only made available to special Rolex clients.
Invert errors are always a big hit with stamp collectors and this is one of the most attractive in philatelic history. Meet the Australian Jenny.
