The Revolutionary War amputation kits of Dr. John Warren
A pair of surgical amputation kits used during the Revolutionary War by Dr. John Warren will be offered for sale at RR Auction. The two kits, which feature gruesome implements […]
2017-06-28
Iconic WWII Superman cover art to sell at Heritage Auctions
The original cover artwork from an iconic WWII-era Superman comic book is heading for sale at Heritage Auctions. Fred Ray’s 1941 cover art for Superman #12, which features Superman alongside […]
2017-06-27
RM Sotheby’s to sell "world’s most important" Aston Martin for $20m
An upcoming sale at RM Sotheby’s will feature "arguably the most important Aston Martin ever produced". The company’s flagship sale in Monterey, California on August 18-19 will present the very […]
2017-06-26
Iconic Le Mans Porsche 917K could set new world record
A vintage Porsche which starred in the classic Steve McQueen race movie Le Mans could fetch millions when it crosses the block at auction this summer. The car will be […]
2017-06-23
Einstein’s personality revealed in remarkable new letter archive
A remarkable collection of letters written by Albert Einstein to his lifelong friend Michele Besso is heading for auction at Christie’s next month. The handwritten letters offer a rare insight […]
David Gilmore’s Ferrari leads pop star car line-up at Bonhams
Classic cars owned by the likes of David Gilmore, Peter Sellers and Elton John will be up for grabs at Bonhams later this month. The celebrity rides are amongst the […]
2017-06-21
Rare Frankenstein posters lurch towards the block at Heritage Auctions
A pair of highly rare Frankenstein movie posters could bring top prices at Heritage Auctions next month. First is an original poster for Frankenstein, the classic 1931 Universal horror which […]
2017-06-19
Bugsy Siegel document reveals the story of the Las Vegas mob
A rare stock certificate which tells the story of the Las Vegas mob is heading for auction this month. The certificate is signed by the infamous gangster Benjamin ‘Bugsy’ Siegel, […]
2017-06-15
Historic Olympic Medals Found Hidden In An Ohio Bookcase
A treasure trove of historic Olympic medals is up for auction, after they were discovered in hidden inside a bookcase in Ohio. The medals had been won at the 1904 […]
2017-06-14
Babe Ruth’s 1927 Yankees World Series ring up for auction
The World Series Championship ring presented to Babe Ruth as part of the iconic 1927 New York Yankees team is heading to auction for the very first time. The 14k […]
King George IV’s secret wife and the Fitzherbert Jewel
A locket which tells the story of King George IV’s secret forbidden marriage is up for sale at Christie’s next month. The diamond locket is known as the ‘Maria Fitzherbert […]
U.S flag flown during D-Day landings to sell at Bonhams
Bonhams will offer a U.S flag flown during the WWII D-Day landings as part of an upcoming sale in New York. The stars and stripes flag was flown aboard the […]
2017-06-13
Paul Newman’s own ‘Paul Newman’ Rolex Daytona watch up for auction
An iconic Rolex watch owned by Paul Newman could bring a world record price when it comes up for sale at Phillips later this year. The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Oyster […]
This is the droid you’re looking for: R2-D2 up for auction
A very special R2-D2 robot could sell for up to $2 million when it comes up for auction in California this month. The company has described the robot as "without […]
2017-06-12
The Audrey Hepburn collection set for landmark Christie’s auction
Christie’s has announced a landmark auction featuring the personal collection of Audrey Hepburn. The sale, which takes place in London on September 27, will include items spanning Hepburn’s life and […]
