Captain America’s shield up for auction at Profiles in History
Captain America’s shield from Captain America: The First Avenger could sell for more than $50,000 when it goes up for auction in Los Angeles this week. The famous shield is […]
2019-12-16
Babe Ruth’s 500th home run bat sells for $1 million at SCP Auctions
The baseball bat Babe Ruth used to hit his 500th career home run has sold at auction in the U.S for $1 million. The online sale at SCP Auctions, which […]
John Lennon’s iconic round sunglasses sell for 17 times their estimate at Sotheby’s
A pair of John Lennon’s round sunglasses have stunned auctioneers after they sold for 17 times their estimate at Sotheby’s in London. The shades were described as “the most iconic […]
The Beatles’ first demo tape sells for £62,500 at Sotheby’s
A unique copy of the Beatles’ first professional demo tape has sold for £62,500 ($74,500) at a Sotheby’s auction in London. The historic demo tape, which was famously rejected by […]
Bernie Wrightson’s Frankenstein cover art sells for world record $1.2 million
Bernie Wrightson’s original cover art for the Marvel Comics adaptation of Frankenstein has sold at auction for a world record price of $1.2 million. Wrightson’s illustration had been described as […]
Jerry Garcia’s Alligator guitar tops $500,000 at Bonhams L.A auction
A guitar once owned by Grateful Dead frontman Jerry Garcia has sold for more than half a million dollars at a Bonhams auction in Los Angeles. Garcia had nicknamed the […]
2019-12-12
Wizard of Oz magic wand sells for $400,000 at Bonhams
A prop magic wand from The Wizard of Oz has sold for $400,000 during a sale of classic movie memorabilia at Bonhams in Los Angeles. The wand was made for […]
Titanic survivor’s pocketwatch sets new world record at Goldin Auctions
A pocketwatch owned by Titanic Second Officer Charles Lightoller has sold at auction in the U.S for more than $170,000, setting a new world record for a Titanic timepiece. The […]
2019-12-11
Marlon Brando’s Apocalypse Now Rolex watch sells for $1.95 million
A Rolex watch worn by Marlon Brando in Apocalypse Now has sold for almost $2 million during a sale of rare and important timepieces in New York. The watch was […]
Ancient coin hoard found with metal detector nets builder more than $100,000
A British builder hit the jackpot this week when a hoard of 1,000-year-old coins he discovered with a metal detector sold at auction for more than $100,000. Don Crawley uncovered […]
2019-12-05
Michael Schumacher’s 2002 Ferrari F1 car sells for $6.6 million
The 2002 Ferrari F2002, which helped Schumacher win the 2002 F1 Driver’s Championship, has sold for $6.6 million at RM Sotheby’s. The special auction, held in conjunction with Formula 1, […]
2019-12-04
Jack Nicklaus’ gold Rolex watch set for multi-million dollar sale at Phillips
Golf legend Jack Nicklaus’ gold Rolex watch is set to raise for millions for charity when it goes up for auction at Phillips next week. Nicklaus has worn the watch […]
