Harry Houdini’s original escape tricks set to auction at Bonhams
A pair of escape tricks originally owned by legendary magician Harry Houdini are up for auction at Bonhams in New York on March 6. Both pieces originate from Houdini’s estate, […]
2020-02-14
Ernest Hemingway’s Moveable Feast typewriter up for auction
The typewriter used by Ernest Hemingway to write his autobiography is up for auction at University Archives in Connecticut. Hemingway used the vintage Royal typewriter in the late 1950s whilst […]
2020-02-11
Albert Einstein’s childhood puzzle toy up for auction
One of Albert Einstein’s most treasured childhood puzzle toys is going up for auction at Bonhams in New York next month. The antique pegboard puzzle game dates from the 1880s, […]
2020-02-10
Samuel Colt’s original revolver patents up for auction
Samuel Colt’s original patents for his revolver, which helped change the course of U.S history, are set to auction at University Archives this month. The sale on February 26 will […]
2020-02-07
Jack Kerouac’s last typewriter to auction at University Archives
Jack Kerouac’s last typewriter could sell for up to $20,000 when it goes up for auction later this month with University Archives. The typewriter comes directly from Jack Kerouac’s estate […]
John Hancock’s 1776 Declaration of Independence letter sells for $1 million
A copy of John Hancock’s historic letter which announced the Declaration of Independence has sold for just over $1 million during an auction at Sotheby’s. The letter was of 13 […]
2020-01-28
Calamity Jane’s rifles set to auction at Heritage
A pair of rifles owned by Martha Jane Canary, better known as the famous Old West character Calamity Jane, are heading for auction next month. The two guns, a Percussion […]
2020-01-27
Wyatt Earp’s ‘Vendetta Ride’ shotgun to sell at Heritage Auctions
The shotgun used by legendary Old West lawman Wyatt Earp to kill outlaw ‘Curly Bill’ Brocius will be offered for sale at Heritage Auctions next month. The shotgun has been […]
2020-01-21
Lee Harvey Oswald’s last paycheque to sell at Heritage Auctions
Lee Harvey Oswald’s last paycheque from the Texas Book Depository is heading for sale at Heritage Auctions in Dallas next month. Described as one of the most “intriguing” items of […]
2020-01-08
John Hancock’s Declaration of Independence letter set for Sotheby’s auction
A letter by John Hancock announcing the Declaration of Independence will lead an auction of manuscripts and Americana at Sotheby’s this month. The historic letter, dated July 6, 1776, was […]
Rare Abraham Lincoln signed photo discovered in Midwest antique store
A signed photograph of US President Abraham Lincoln could auction for up to $100,000, after it was discovered hidden in a Midwest antique store. The rare artifact was found tucked […]
2020-01-07
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
Bomb plugs from the Hiroshima atomic bomb to auction at Bonhams
A set of original bomb plugs from ‘Little Boy’, the first atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima during WWII, is currently up for auction at Bonhams in New York. The green […]
2019-11-28
Admiral Nelson’s HMS Victory quill set for auction at Christie’s
The quill used by Admiral Horatio Nelson to write his final letter aboard the HMS Victory will be offered for auction at Christie’s in London next month. The goose feather […]
2019-11-25
Charles Lightoller’s Titanic watch for sale at Goldin Auctions
The watch owned by Charles Lightoller, the Second Officer who miraculously survived the sinking of the Titanic, is up for sale at Goldin Auctions. The Swiss silver pocket watch bears […]
