Auction record for medal awarded to the man who saved Hitler
A medal awarded to a bodyguard who saved Adolf Hitler’s life sold for a world record price at Hanson’s Auctions in the U.K last week. The Blut Orden Blood Order […]
2019-07-31
Barack Obama’s high school basketball jersey could reach $100,000
Barack Obama’s high school basketball jersey could sell for more than $100,000 when it goes up for auction in Dallas next month. Obama wore the jersey during his senior year […]
2019-07-30
Gun that killed Vincent Van Gogh sells at auction for $180,000
The rusted revolver Vincent van Gogh reportedly used to kill himself has sold for three times its estimate during an auction in Paris. The 19th century weapon, which was discovered […]
2019-06-19
‘Light up’ walking cane which survived the Titanic could fetch $500,000
A walking cane which survived the sinking of the Titanic is expected to sell for more than $300,000 when it goes up for auction next month. The cane, which features […]
2019-06-13
Brandy flask which sank with the Titanic sold for almost $100,000
A silver brandy flask which sank with the Titanic in 1912 has sold during an auction at Henry Aldridge & Son in the U.K for almost $100,000. The flask was […]
2019-04-30
Nelson Mandela’s Robben Island prison cell sketch to auction at Bonhams
A Nelson Mandela sketch of his prison cell door on Robben Island could sell for up to $90,000 when it goes up for auction at Bonhams next month. The Bonhams […]
2019-04-16
JFK’s final autograph to sell at Goldin Auctions
John F. Kennedy’s last-known autograph, signed just an hour before his death, is heading for sale next month at Goldin Auctions. Kennedy signed the autograph on the morning of November […]
2019-04-15
Original telegram announcing the death of Abraham Lincoln up for sale
The original handwritten telegram which announced the death of President Abraham Lincoln is going up for sale in the U.S next week. The remarkable document will be offered by historic […]
2019-04-12
Titanic survivor’s tragic brandy flask could auction for $100,000
A silver brandy flask which survived the sinking of the Titanic is amongst the star lots of a forthcoming sale at Henry Aldridge & Son. The flask, which is expected […]
Paris auction house to sell the gun that killed Vincent Van Gogh
A gun believed to be the weapon with which Vincent van Gogh killed himself is heading for auction in Paris later this year. The rusted 19th century revolver was originally […]
2019-04-05
Howard Hughes’ secret love letters to Hollywood star up for auction
A cache of secret love letters written by the legendary American tycoon Howard Hughes is heading to auction in the U.S this month. The archive of letters originates from the […]
2019-04-01
Love letter auction reveals ‘Wild Bill’ Hickok’s romantic side
A revealing love letter by the Old West gunslinger and gambler ‘Wild Bill’ Hickok is heading for auction at Heritage this May. Hickok wrote the letter to his wife Agnes […]
2019-03-28
Winston Churchill’s top hat discovered at a garbage dump
A top hat once owned by Winston Churchill has appeared on the British Antiques Roadshow, after it was found discarded at a garbage dump. The historic hat was part of […]
