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Michael Schumacher’s first Ferrari F1 car up for sale
The first Ferrari F1 car ever driven by racing legend Michael Schumacher has gone up for sale in London through sports car specialists Girardo & Co. The Ferrari 412 T2 […]
2020-02-20
American Revolution coin worth $100,000 found in French flea market for 50 cents
A highly rare American Revolution coin worth almost $100,000 has been discovered for just 50 cents at a flea market in France, according to Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). The […]
2020-02-18
Vintage Rolex value leaves Air Force veteran floored on Antiques Roadshow
A US Air Force veteran was left floored – literally – by the value of his vintage Rolex during an appraisal on the PBS TV show Antiques Roadshow this week. […]
2020-01-30
Al Capone’s bullet-proof Cadillac could be yours for $1 million
A bulletproof Cadillac once owned by the infamous gangster Al Capone has gone up for sale in the U.S, with a price tag of $1 million. The historic ride is […]
2020-01-28
George Harrison’s While My Guitar Gently Weeps lyrics up for sale
The handwritten lyrics to the classic Beatles song While My Guitar Gently Weeps have gone up for sale in the U.S with a price tag of $195,000 (£150,000). The lyric […]
2020-01-14
Bela Lugosi’s Dracula cape donated to the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
The cape worn by Bela Lugosi in the classic horror movie Dracula has found a new home at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. The major piece of cinema history […]
2019-10-30
Egon Schiele sketch worth $200,000 discovered in New York thrift store
A sketch by Austrian artist Egon Schiele worth up to $200,000 has been discovered amongst donated items at a New York thrift store. The rare artwork was found in a […]
2019-07-26
Anonymous collector buys ‘lost’ Caravaggio masterpiece before it hits the auction block
A ‘lost’ Caravaggio masterpiece discovered in a French farmhouse attic has sold privately, just two days before it was due to hit the auction block. The 17th century painting ‘Judith […]
2019-06-26
The $75,000 “miracle” dime recovered from a legendary shipwreck
A highly rare silver dime has been discovered by divers searching the wreck of the legendary treasure ship the S.S. Central America. Described as a “miracle” coin, the 1856 San […]
2019-06-20
Honus Wagner T206 baseball card sells for $1.2 million
A highly rare Honus Wagner T206 baseball card has become the first item of sports memorabilia to break the $1 million mark in 2019. According to reports, the ‘Holy Grail’ […]
2019-05-29
The world’s most dangerous laptop sold at auction for $1.3 million
A laptop computer dubbed “the most dangerous in the world” has sold at auction in the U.S for $1.3 million. The computer was infected with six of the most menacing […]
2019-05-28
Original telegram announcing the death of Abraham Lincoln up for sale
The original handwritten telegram which announced the death of President Abraham Lincoln is going up for sale in the U.S next week. The remarkable document will be offered by historic […]
2019-04-12
Winston Churchill’s top hat discovered at a garbage dump
A top hat once owned by Winston Churchill has appeared on the British Antiques Roadshow, after it was found discarded at a garbage dump. The historic hat was part of […]
2019-03-26
Rare Beatles record accidentally donated to thrift store sells for $11,000
An incredibly rare Beatles record sold for $11,000 on eBay this week, after it was ‘accidentally’ given to a U.K thrift store by an anonymous donor. The demo copy of […]
2019-03-14
Banksy’s Dismaland sculpture could be yours for just $2.50
Banksy’s artworks regularly sell for six or seven-figure sums at auction – but now one of his most famous recent sculptures could be yours for just $2.50. The sculpture depicting […]
