‘Tragic’ Titanic pocket watch has £1 million auction estimate
The stories of the Titanic are why we remember this appalling disaster. Isidor and Ida Straus told one of the most compelling and moving of those stories.
2025-10-22
Lincoln’s Gettysburg cane is star at political memorabilia sale
A thoughtful gift, no doubt, but the President didn’t really want it. The man he gave it to added the evidence that makes Lincoln’s Gettysburg Cane so valuable now.
2025-10-15
Winston Churchill’s “Marrakech” painting is star of historic Canadian sale
Churchill loved Marrakesh so much he went there to paint six times. One of his best works from those trips will sell as Canada’s oldest business is liquidated next month.
Zappa, Harrison and Clapton headline major December guitar sale
Zappa guitars don’t sell often; this one never has; and it may be his best. Get set for records in this December guitar sale that also sees Harrison, Clapton and more on the block.
The Winter Egg could set Faberge auction record for a third time
Tsarina Maria Feodorovna got a wonderful present at Easter 1913. Her Faberge egg, the legendary Winter Egg, may break auction records again when it sells this winter.
2025-10-09
Bob Ross paintings to sell in aid of TV stations that made him famous
Paintings by Bob Ross, the celebrated TV artist, will be auctioned this November, with the profits going to support US TV stations facing cuts in funding. Ross became a popular […]
Bing Crosby collection auction to open in New York this December
The collections of the Crosbys – husband Bing and wife Kathryn – will be sold in a major New York auction this December. Among the lots are legendary movie props […]
2025-10-08
Michael Jackson’s Smooth Criminal hat likely to raise a not Bad price
Part of one of Michael Jackson’s most iconic costumes will be sold later this month when his Smooth Criminal white fedora is expected to make as much as £80,000. Jackson […]
Pioneer swimmer’s cross-Channel Rolex Oyster to sell at auction
Is this the most important wrist watch ever made? A sale in November will test where it sits in the value charts.
Lennon’s lost weekend specs head for auction
He was photographed scuffling in a Los Angeles club in these glasses that are due to sell later this month.
2025-10-02
Wonder Woman, Batman, Star Trek costumes lead huge TV auction
Some of the most recognisable names in 1950s and 60s TV are going up for sale at a huge costume auction later this month. Want to dress as Batman? Wonder Woman? Bid now!
Gold coins go from Tudor treasury to Hampshire garden Hoard to Zurich auction
It’s every collector’s dream – the back garden pile of gold. In this case, a lucky find may make up a life-changing sum for a Hampshire couple.
2025-10-01
Bargain hunters eye stamp auction of China, GB, Commonwealth gems
A major stamp auction of GB, Commonwealth, and China stamps is aid to contain many bargains and it closes later this month.
Oasis’s smashed guitar gets £500,000 auction date
A guitar broken as Oasis tore themselves apart in 2009 is set to auction on October 23 to 24. The red Gibson ES-335 was used as a weapon by Liam […]
2025-09-26
Iconic Bowie print from Aladdin Sane cover tipped for record sale
The original artwork for one of the most recognisable of David Bowie’s classic albums will be sold on November 5, Bonfire Night, in London. The portrait of Bowie with a […]
