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
2019-04-09
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 […]
2019-03-26
The secret world of crooked gambling memorabilia revealed at Potter & Potter
A remarkable collection of antique gambling memorabilia is heading for the auction block at Potter & Potter in Chicago this month. The Tom Blue Collection includes a library of rare […]
2019-03-12
Oskar Schindler’s wristwatch and compass for sale at RR Auction
A collection of personal objects belonging to Oskar Schindler are currently up for sale at RR Auction, as part of an online auction of historic memorabilia. The artifacts include Schindler’s […]
2019-02-26
Albert Einstein letter on God’s existence to auction at Bonhams
An Albert Einstein letter on the existence of God will lead a Bonhams auction of historic documents in New York next week. The letter is expected to sell for $100,000 […]
2019-02-21
Bonnie and Clyde’s poetry book to sell at Heritage Auctions
A book of poems believed to have been written by the notorious outlaws Bonnie and Clyde will be offered for sale at heritage in Dallas next month. The handwritten journal […]
2019-02-14
Original JFK assassination newspaper printing plate up for auction
The original printing plate from the Dallas Morning News announcing the death of John F. Kennedy is heading for auction at Guernsey’s next week. The unique metal plate, dated Saturday […]
2019-02-13
Shackleton Antarctic expedition sledge sells for $185,000 at Bonhams
A sledge used during Ernest Shackleton’s historic expedition to the Antarctic has smashed its estimate during an auction at Bonhams in London. The sledge had originally belonged to Eric Marshall, […]
