The last Cadillac of Elvis drives into sale
With under 60,000 miles on the clock a 1977 Cadillac Seville is a tempting buy for any petrol head. And this is the car that Elvis drove on the day […]
2024-11-08
Founding Fathers letter gets $1-million auction price tag
The signatures of three of the United States Founding Fathers on a letter could make it a $1-million document. The letter, written in 1784, is signed by Benjamin Franklin, Thomas […]
FBI deliver Oz’s stolen slippers to “Holy Grail” Hollywood sale
A pair of ruby slippers worn in the Wizard of Oz, sold, stolen and then recovered in an FBI sting operation are to sell in early December. They are the […]
2024-11-06
Prince guitar top of scale at rock star sale
A guitar played by Prince is the top-valued instrument in a rock auction this month. The blue guitar is one of a number made specially for Prince by Dave Rusan […]
Your own MLK Jr Boulevard? Historic LA street sign up for sale
A sign for which Stevie Wonder and Reverend Jesse Jackson campaigned is for sale at UK collectibles specialists Paul Fraser Collectibles. It once stood on the 7-mile Martin Luther King […]
2024-11-01
Willie Mays’ legendary home run bat set for $350,000 sale
A bat used by Willie Mays to hit his last home run has surfaced. After half a century it will auction after a teammate held on to it to honour […]
2024-10-31
“Institutional buyer” swoops but leaves Titanic haul for collectors in shipwreck sale
A breaking news announcement at a Cornwall, UK auctioneer has removed many lots from one of the biggest sales of maritime artefacts in recent years. Lay’s Auctioneers of Penzanze posted […]
From The Beatles’ Abbey Road to school to skip to £2.2 million sale
A restored recording console from EMI’s Abbey Road studios will be auctioned this month with an asking price of £2.2 million. The recording desk is a unique EMI TG12345 that […]
Admiral Nelson’s shoe buckles heading to auction
One day, probably in 1804, Admiral Lord Nelson gave a present to a naval friend who had fought alongside him in a pivotal action. Now, the shoe buckles Sir Richard […]
2024-10-24
GI Joe: Foundational image of the 12-inch hero set for gigantic auction price
The earliest art from the packaging of the GI Joe toy figure will auction next month with an entry price of $40,000. The picture was created by Sam Petrucci in […]
Lennon’s “pivotal” Vox amp to auction
A guitar amplifier used by John Lennon as The Beatles become the most successful act in music history is to be auctioned next month. The 1962 fawn JMI Vox AC15 […]
2024-10-23
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 […]
