Alexander Graham Bell sketch shines light on speed boat dreams
Known for the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell had wide ranging inventing interests. This sketch shows his sense of humour and passion for high speed boats.
2024-10-18
One-of-16 Jaguar to make £11 million at classic car auction?
Made for Le Mans, the D-Type ran out of road when racing rules changed. Jaguar kitted them up for road use and the XKSS was born. Now, one of this ultra-rare breed could sell for over £10 million.
2024-10-16
Unheard Jimi Hendrix on tape and for sale – but not for release
You’ll need £200,000 to get a listen to these unreleased Hendrix recordings, which may never see the light of day again.
Star Trek Captain Kirk phaser blasts to $100,000 pre auction
A phaser gun wielded by William Shatner as Captain James T Kirk in the original Star Trek TV series has already attracted a bid of $100,000 pre its auction sale […]
The 1975 dime that could be worth $500,000
It’s got a face value of 10 cents, but if prices run to form then it will cost you around $500,000 to own it. Meet the 1975 Roosevelt Dime error.
2024-10-09
Alexander Fleming’s penicillin mould leads science sale
Would you buy a used computer? What about a vital prototype in the development of Apple. And a medal made with mould that saved the world?
£10 million expected in major movie sale
Star Wars helmets, Gladiator armour, Batman suits… it all adds up to over £10 million-worth of auction prices in one of the biggest film sales of the year.
The “Comic crazed collector” whose complete DC collection will sell for huge money
Imagine the dedication to assemble every comic book published by DC, one of the greatest publishers of all time. Christine Farrell made it her life’s task and the results are stupendous.
George Harrison’s “workhorse” early Beatles guitar likely to make $1 million
An early George Harrison-owned guitar that was turned down by a 1964 competition winner could now make over $1 million at auction say the sellers. The instrument is one of […]
2024-10-03
Tom Brady watches set for multimillion December auction appointment
Some choice items from NFL star Tom Brady’s watch collection will be sold at auction this December, with an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak tipped to realise up to $800,000. The […]
2024-10-02
Lord of the Rings first edition attracting big bids
Lord of the Rings will always attract attention, and in its original form it is hugely attractive to buyers when condition and rarity are added to the mix.
2024-09-25
500 diamonds, 300 carats, two queens and two coronations: Astounding necklace tipped for £2 million sale
Did Marie Antoinette get fooled over these stones? One of the most famous pieces of jewellery in history has a part to play in this extraordinary auction sale in November.
Unseen JFK footage could be yours as found film comes up for sale
Footage showing John F Kennedy’s car carrying the stricken president to hospital is being sold. It’s extraordinary, and likely to cause a huge stir among historians and conspiracy theorists.
2024-09-18
Legendary “Dung heap” Mercedes to auction in October
The car’s been in a manure pile and a junkyard. But it’s still too valuable to put a price on. Who will buy it this October?
“Biggest ever” Oasis guitar sale will challenge band record
An auction said to include the biggest ever collection of Noel Gallagher’s Oasis guitars to go to sale will test the market for the recently reformed Mancunian band this November. […]
