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The story of a killer shark became one of the greatest ever summer movie hits. Now a “hero” rifle from the film will be sold and is already attracting interest.
A cabinet linked to the Salem Witch Trials is a significant historical artefact. It will be sold in New York later this month. The price? Don’t ask.
Ronald Wayne signed this deal with two men who wrote their names in computer history. Wayne soon left Apple, passing on his copy of the deal for just $500. Now it’s worth as much as $4 million.
The perfect 21st-century sale sees YouTuber and wrestler Logan Paul listing his legendary Pikachu Illustrator card for sale online. It’s already over $2 million.
A nation looking for favour struck some very special coins. Now, the 1804 dollar, issued from the 1830s, is the most prized coin in US coin collecting.
One of the best stories in all of numismatics has a new chapter this week as a super-rare coin was revealed and quickly sold for $6 million.
He may well have written some of his masterwork, The Lord of the Rings, here and one Tolkien fan went well over expectations to pay over £300,000 for this lovely desk.
Star Wars collectibles keep setting new records, and this week a painting became the latest piece to be named the most valuable item from the franchise when it sold for […]
Who would want this terrifying item in their home? Someone wanted it enough that they paid £176,000 for it. Find out why it’s so rare here.
The design was requested by actor Jane Birkin and named for her. Now a second Birkin bag has hit a multimillion dollar sale.
Brian Jones’ first guitar has been sold at auction in a big sale of Rolling Stones memorabilia. Buyers picked up nearly 200 prized lots.
After a £200,000 debut sale, new auctioneers JC Auctions are holding a second stamp sale promising some high-quality bargains for sharp-eye philatelic buyers.
A unique proof copy of the first London Underground map annotated by its designer will be sold at auction this month when it is expected to make up to £100,000. […]
The Masquerade treasure hunt was one of the great publishing stories of the late 20th century. Kit Williams’ hare had people hard on its tale, and now it is still a treasured piece of art.
Created for an Empress and then lots in the chaos of revolution and war, the Winter Egg is perhaps the greatest Faberge Egg of all and now it has a price-tag to match that claim.
