Fur coat worn aboard Titanic lifeboat leads Henry Aldridge auction
A fur coat worn by Titanic survivor Mabel Bennett as she was rescued from the sinking ship will lead an upcoming sale at Henry Aldridge & Son. Bennett served as […]
2017-04-11
Original Thomas Edison phonograph patent set for auction
An original patent application for the phonograph signed by Thomas Edison himself is heading for auction in the US next week. The document will be offered for sale by One […]
2017-04-05
Sotheby’s to sell one of J.M.W Turner’s greatest masterpieces
One of the finest paintings by J.M.W Turner still remaining in private hands will hit the auction block at Sotheby’s later this year. Turner’s 1835 masterpiece ‘Ehrenbreitstein’, depicting a ruined […]
2017-04-04
Star Wars Stormtrooper helmet to auction at Silicon Valley Comic-Con
An original Imperial Stormtrooper helmet from Star Wars is heading for auction at the Silicon Valley Comic-Con. The rare helmet, which is described as "an incredible museum worthy artefact", will […]
2017-04-03
Marilyn Monroe’s high school photo and diploma set for auction
Rare memorabilia from Marilyn Monroe’s early school days is set to auction at Julien’s in Los Angeles next month. The company’s Hollywood Legends sale will offer two personal items which […]
2017-03-28
Duke of Windsor’s tartan suit up for sale at Julien’s
A tartan suit once owned by both the Duke of Windsor and his father King George V is up for auction in Los Angeles. The suit will cross the block […]
2017-03-27
Unique portrait of the Queen leads Sotheby’s Made in Britain sale
A unique portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will lead a sale of British art and photography at Sotheby’s next month. The photograph was originally taken in 2004 by […]
Ancient Roman Ingot discovered with a metal detector brings £25,000
An ancient Roman ingot has sold for £25,000 at auction in the U.K, having been discovered buried in a farmer’s field. The solid lead ingot, weighing 20kg and measuring half […]
2017-03-23
The world’s oldest Vespa scooter up for auction
The world’s oldest Vespa is expected to fetch more than $300,000 in an online auction ending next week. First built in 1946, the Vespa has become one of the most […]
Karate program signed by Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris could top $10,000
Martial arts fans will be fighting it out next month to own an exceptionally rare piece of memorabilia signed by Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris. RR Auction will offer a […]
2017-03-22
Pieces of the Apollo 11 Columbia Command Module to sell at RR Auction
RR Auction is set to offer two incredibly rare pieces of Apollo 11 memorabilia from the Columbia command module itself. The Columbia command module served as the living quarters for […]
2017-03-21
Swann presents important artifacts from African American history
Rare and historic artifacts from African American history will cross the auction block at Swann in New York later this month. Leading the sale are two typed manuscripts written by […]
2017-03-20
"Best-preserved" Apple-1 computer could top $300,000
A highly rare, fully working Apple 1 computer could fetch more than $300,000 when it comes up for auction later this year. The groundbreaking computer, which marked the birth of […]
2017-03-15
Julien’s Auctions to host landmark sale of Hollywood costume jewelry
Julien’s Auctions is set to host a remarkable sale featuring costume jewelry from the Golden Age of Hollywood. The Los Angeles auction house has announced it will sell the Property […]
2017-03-14
Captain Cook’s 250-year-old waistcoat to auction in Sydney
A waistcoat once owned by pioneering British explorer Captain James Cook is heading for auction later this month. The 250-year-old embroidered silk waistcoat was reportedly worn by Cook in 1770, […]
