Remarkable WWII ‘Rat Bomb’ to sell at Bonhams
An auction at Bonhams next month will include a particularly strange piece of WWII memorabilia – a ‘rat bomb’ used by secret agents in Occupied France. The preserved bomb is […]
2017-11-13
First map to name ‘America’ expected to top $1 million at Christie’s
A copy of the first map to name America could fetch more than $1 million at Christie’s next month. The map was created in 1507 by German cartographer Martin Waldseemüller, […]
2017-11-09
The magical vintage circus photographs of Edward J. Kelty
A collection of highly rare vintage circus photographs will lead an extraordinary sale at Potter & Potter this month. The company’s Circus, Sideshow and Wild West Sale will include original […]
2017-11-08
Bonhams to offer historic Le Mans Porsche 550A Spyder
A vintage Porsche with a truly remarkable racing history is heading for the block in Arizona next year. Bonhams will offer a highly rare and important 1958 Porsche 550A Spyder, […]
2017-11-07
Lee Harvey Oswald’s morgue toe tag set for auction
An online sale at RR Auction this week will include a piece of particularly macabre memorabilia: the original toe-tag from the body of Lee Harvey Oswald. The tag, which also […]
Elvis and Priscilla’s divorce papers to auction in the UK
Elvis Presley’s divorce papers are heading top auction in the UK later this month. The 12-page document includes two rare examples of Elvis’ autograph, which he signs in full "Elvis […]
2017-11-02
Luke Skywalker’s The Return of the Jedi lightsaber for sale
Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber from The Return of the Jedi is going up for sale at Bonhams later this month. The iconic prop is expected to fetch $150,000 – $250,000, as […]
Mitch Mitchell’s Jimi Hendrix Experience drum kit up for auction
The personal collection of legendary rock drummer Mitch Mitchell is currently up for sale at Julien’s Auctions. Mitchell (1947 – 2008) was the driving beat behind The Jimi Hendrix Experience, […]
2017-11-01
Columbo’s iconic raincoat to sell at Bonhams
The iconic raincoat worn by Peter Falk in the classic TV show Columbo is heading for auction this month. As one of the most recognizable costumes in TV history, the […]
World’s oldest Alfa Romeo to sell at RM Sotheby’s
The world’s oldest Alfa Romeo will be offered for sale by RM Sotheby’s next year, during the company’s annual Arizona sale. The Alfa Romeo G1 will be one of the […]
World’s most beautiful movie posters to sell at Heritage Auctions
An upcoming sale at Heritage Auctions will offer collectors more than 1,000 of the world’s rarest and most beautiful movie posters. Leading the auction are a pair of highly rare […]
2017-10-31
Bonhams to sell the world’s oldest working British car
Bonhams is set to offer the oldest working British car in existence at auction this week, a remarkable 123 years after it was first built. Despite being built during the […]
2017-10-30
Steve Jobs’ BMW Z8 up for sale at RM Sotheby’s
A BMW originally owned by Apple founder Steve Jobs is heading for auction in New York this December. The 2000 BMW Z8 is amongst the star lots of the RM […]
Joe DiMaggio’s Patek Philippe watch to sell at Christie’s
A wristwatch owned by baseball legend Joe DiMaggio is heading for auction in New York later this year. The Patek Philippe Reference 130J Chronograph features gold Breguet numerals against a […]
2017-10-23
Jackie Robinson’s rookie season ‘Color Barrier’ jersey valued at $3m
A jersey worn by Jackie Robinson during his historic first season in Major League Baseball could sell for more than $3 million at auction next month. The jersey bears Robinson’s […]
