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
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, […]
2019-02-07
Lock of George Washington’s hair sold at auction for $35,000
A lock of U.S President George Washington’s hair once owned by the family of Alexander Hamilton has sold at Lelands Auctions for $35,000. The historic hair was attached to a […]
2019-02-05
Original sections of the Berlin Wall to sell at Summers Place Auctions
Summers Place Auctions will give collectors to own a piece of 20th century history next month, with the sale of two rare original sections of the Berlin Wall. The U.K […]
2019-01-21
Jackie Robinson’s historic baseball contracts that broke the color barrier up for sale
The original contracts Jackie Robinson signed to make him the first black player in Major League Baseball are up for sale at Goldin Auctions. When Robinson signed in October 1945, […]
2019-01-18
African-Americana collection to sell at Heritage Auctions
Heritage Auctions will offer one of the finest collections of African-Americana ever assembled. Titled “Say It Loud: The John Silverstein Collection of African American Social History”, the January 15 sale […]
By Tom Meyrick
2019-01-09
Billy the Kid’s knife set for $1.2 million auction in Arizona
A knife owned by Billy the Kid could sell for over $1 million when it goes up for auction in Arizona later this month at Brian Lebel’s annual Old West […]
2019-01-08
1908 Antarctic Expedition menu featuring ‘penguin patties’ up for auction
A rare menu from Ernest Shackleton’s 1907-1909 Nimrod Antarctic Expedition featuring ‘penguin patties’ and ‘roast reindeer’ is heading for auction in the UK this week. The printed menu is part […]
2019-01-02
Original Eiffel Tower staircase brings almost $200,000 at auction
A staircase from the iconic Eiffel Tower has sold for almost $200,000 at auction in Paris. The 25-step spiral staircase measured four meters tall, and was originally part of the […]
2018-11-28
Handcuffs used to arrest Lee Harvey Oswald set for auction
The pair of handcuffs used to arrest JFK assassin Lee Harvey Oswald are currently up for sale at Goldin Auctions. The handcuffs belonged to Dallas Police officer Ray Hawkins, who […]
2018-11-26
Stephen Hawking’s original PHD thesis tops $750,000 at Christie’s
A rare copy of Professor Stephen Hawking’s original PHD thesis has sold for more than $750,000 during a special Christie’s auction in London. The sale ‘On The Shoulders Of Giants’ […]
