Churchill’s half-smoked cigar for sale, 60 years after it was rescued from the floor
One of Winston Churchill’s iconic cigars is heading for auction, after it was rescued from the floor by a cinema usherette and saved for over 60 years. The rare piece […]
2019-10-08
Rare Jane Austen letter set for auction at Bonhams
A rare letter by the celebrated English novelist Jane Austen will be offered for sale at Bonhams in New York later this month. The handwritten letter is addressed to Austen’s […]
One of a Kind Auctions offers treasures from Lyndon Johnson to Led Zeppelin
Rare autographs and memorabilia, from Lyndon Johnson to Led Zeppelin, lead the current sale at One of a Kind Auctions. The auction, which runs online until October 9, offers more […]
2019-10-04
Titanic survivor’s famous walking cane valued at over $100,000
A walking cane which survived the sinking of the Titanic is expected to sell for more more than $100,000 when it goes up for auction this month. The cane, which […]
2019-10-01
John Nash’s Nobel Prize for Economics set to auction at Christie’s
The Nobel Prize awarded to John Forbes Nash, Jr., the American mathematician who inspired the film A Beautiul Mind, is heading for auction at Christie’s. Nash was presented with the […]
2019-09-25
Incredibly rare Jesse James letter could bring $300,000 at Bonhams auction
An incredibly rare letter handwritten by Old West outlaw Jesse James could fetch up to $300,000 when it goes up for auction at Bonhams next month. The letter, dated June […]
2019-09-19
Muhammad Ali’s controversial Chappaquiddick letter to sell at Grey Flannel Auctions
A controversial Muhammad Ali letter featuring his view on the notorious Ted Kennedy ‘Chappaquiddick’ scandal is heading for sale at Grey Flannel Auctions. Ali wrote the letter to the family […]
2019-09-10
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
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 […]
