Piece of the world’s first transatlantic aircraft to auction in Dublin
An original piece of the first plane to fly non-stop across the Atlantic will be offered for auction in Dublin later this month. The historic flight was made in June […]
2018-09-04
Mark Twain’s advice letter to a young writer could fetch $50,000
A remarkable letter by Mark Twain offering writing advice to a young author will be offered for sale at Bonhams in New York later this month. The five-page letter is […]
2018-09-03
World’s rarest Chinese artwork could achieve new auction record at Christie’s
Christie’s is set to offer the world’s rarest Chinese artwork during a highly anticipated auction in Hong Kong this November. Dating from the 11th century, ‘Wood and Rock’ is the […]
Nelson Mandela’s prison cell letter set for $130,000 sale at Bonhams
A personal and insightful letter written by Nelson Mandela whilst imprisoned on Robben Island will be offered for sale at Bonhams next month. The rare letter is estimated to sell […]
2018-08-29
Apple-1 computer and Steve Jobs memorabilia set to soar at RR Auction
An original Apple-1 computer is expected to sell for more than $300,000 when it hits the auction block in Boston next month, alongside a collection of rare Steve Jobs memorabilia. […]
Mata Hari’s revealing love letters to sell at Nate D. Sanders
A collection of love letters written by the notorious WWI spy Mata Hari is heading for auction at Nate D. Sanders later this month. The letters offer an insight into […]
2018-08-23
Titanic survivors’ gold cigarette case to auction at Hanson’s
A gold cigarette case owned by two of the Titanic’s most famous survivors, Sir Cosmo and Lady Duff-Gordon, is heading for auction in the U.K next month. The couple gave […]
2018-08-21
140-year-old light bulb illuminates Bonhams’ science sale
One of the world’s first electric light bulbs, produced more than 140 years ago, will be offered for sale at Bonhams in London next month. The Instruments of Science and […]
250-year-old Chinese vase could set new world record at Sotheby’s
A 250-year-old Chinese vase regarded as one of the most complex ever produced could set a new world record at Sotheby’s later this year. The remarkable Yamanaka Reticulated Vase is […]
2018-08-20
World’s most valuable whisky up for auction at Bonhams
A bottle of the world’s most expensive Scotch whisky valued at $1 million is heading to auction at Bonhams in October. The rare bottle of Macallan Valerio Adami 1926 60 […]
2018-08-17
Landmark ‘Art of Ronald McDonald’ sale heads to Heritage Auctions
A treasure trove of McDonalds memorabilia is heading to Heritage Auctions next month, in one of the company’s biggest-ever sales of pop culture memorabilia. Over 300 lots will cross the […]
2018-08-16
Rare poster which marked the birth of cinema to sell at Sotheby’s
A rare 123-year-old poster which marked the birth of the movie industry is up for auction at Sotheby’s this month. The poster was produced in 1896, to promote the Lumière […]
Paul McCartney’s Mini Cooper heads to auction in Indiana
A famous Mini Cooper owned by Paul McCartney is expected to fetch a six-figure sum when it goes up for sale in Indiana next month. The historic car will be […]
2018-08-15
Rare Abraham Lincoln signed photograph set for six-figure sale
It’s one of the most iconic images in American political history – and now this portrait of Abraham Lincoln and his son also looks set to become one of the […]
Mickey Mantle’s 1964 World Series jersey heads to auction
This is the jersey Mickey Mantle wore in the final two games of the 1964 World Series, when he achieved his record of 18 career home runs in the Fall […]
By Tom Meyrick
