Only photos of 19th-century computer pioneer Ada Lovelace to sell
Ada Lovelace lived a short but impactful life and was captured by a pioneering London photographer for these moving portraits that will sell this month.
2025-06-04
Rosebud, Citizen Kane’s secret, for sale
Maybe it’s the greatest film ever made. And this humble wooden prop is what it’s all about. Discover the “Lost Rosebud” that’s about to become a movie collecting legend.
Royal ring’s journey from £15 charity shop sale to £5,000 auction
Princess Amelia died young, plunging her father George III into despair – and perhaps madness. This beautiful ring marked her life but was found in a charity shop for less than £20.
The £450,000 Banksy that was nearly thrown out
Banksy has worked in some very unusual spaces. Two of these three pieces were nearly destroyed because of their locations, now all three may make around £1 million.
Al Capone’s Patek Philippe pocket watch set for New York auction
Capone, notorious gang boss, and luxury watch owner. Al obviously cared for this time piece and had it personally altered more than once. Find out how much it’s selling for here.
2025-05-28
$5-million for historic diamond with Marie Antoinette link
The mystery and tragedy of Marie Antoinette adds value to even this spectacular jewel. How much will it make at auction next month in New York?
Major Napoleonic collection goes up for sale
He’s still debated to this day, and a Napoleon collection selling next month in Paris is said to be one of the most important ever assembled.
Schumacher F1 winning Ferrari achieves £13 million Monaco GP sale
Michael Schumacher drove this car to victory and a championship, selling it at the Monaco Grand Prix was the perfect setting. No surprise then that it set a record price.
$1.5-million William Blake books lead Maurice Sendak collection sale
Books by his great inspiration William Blake are the top-valued items in an auction of the collection of children’s book illustrator Maurice Sendak. A copy of Blake’s Songs of Innocence, […]
2025-05-21
$15 million wine sale is “once-in-a-generation” collection
Bill Kock is a legendary businessman and collector. His wine cellars are being emptied and may bring in at least $15 million in a three-day sale in New York.
Metal detectorist find of pre-Roman British silver heads to London auction
A 90-year-old metal detectorist has found a hoard of coins that date back to pre-Roman Britain. They’re going to be sold next week.
Apollo 9 Omega Speedmaster watch already at $100,000
Rusty Schweickart thought he’d lost the special watch he was given for his role in the Apollo space progamme. Luckily for buyers, with big money, he found it in a drawer and now you could buy it.
Spy cameras of the Cold War spooks head for auction
Vladimir Putin was once a KGB officer and liaison to the Stasi, so perhaps he carried one of these fascinating Cold War spy cameras. Find out how you can own your own here
2025-05-14
TV’s Thomas the Tank Engine model trains to sell
Kids loved Thomas the Tank Engine in books and on TV. Models that brought the character to life are being sold at auction to support a charity for people with autism.
Big auction prices expected for “lucky” Year of the Monkey Chinese stamp sheets
Full sheets in excellent condition of one of the most famous and popular Chinese stamp issues should make big money at a Hong Kong sale this month. The Spink sale […]
