Oldest English globes worth at least £100,000
The oldest pair of English globes still in private hands will be sold next week with a low estimate of £100,000. The pair were made in around 1689 in London. […]
2024-07-05
Michael Jordan set to meet $200,000 price
This Michael Jordan card has an astronomical estimate at auction. It’s from his rookie year and the image adds appeal.
Naval medals have £2 million estimate
This may be the best collection of naval medals ever sold. Assembled by an American collector they tell the story of the Royal Navy.
Founding documents still worth millions say US buyers
Historical documents from the birth of the United States still have huge value according to bidders.
Even Steve Jobs’ suits are for sale
Steve Jobs can certainly be considered an established market move in collectibles. Two ordinary suits could make 10s of thousands of dollars thanks to his name.
2024-07-03
Elvis’ blue suede shoes sell just shy of £100,000. Mercury shoes double estimate
Presley’s shoes nearly hit £100,000. Mercury’s go for double their estimate.
2024-06-28
Signed Turing maths problem letter makes $88,000
Alan Turing is one of the unsung heroes of the WWII war effort. And collectors are still willing to pay high prices for artefacts from his too-short life.
Diana dresses head towards $1 million in “truly remarkable” auction
A dress worn by Princess Diana came close to realising $1 million at auction. It’s still not the most expensive of her clothes though.
Harry Potter illustration auctions for wizarding record
A watercolour illustration from the first Harry Potter book set a new record for the character when it was auctioned in New York on Wednesday, June 26 for $1.9 million. […]
2024-06-27
Chinese Kilo coins top $10 million money sale
These relatively recent Chinese coins went for very big money recently. Their excellent condition was key to their high sale price.
2024-06-26
Einstein atomic bomb letter stars in Microsoft founder auction
Albert Einstein’s signed 1939 letter to President Franklin D Roosevelt urging the US leader to start a nuclear bomb programme will be sold at auction. The letter is the star […]
$8 million estimate for US Declaration, Constitution and Bill of Rights
Early printings of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence are up for sale.
2024-06-20
Over $300,000 for Apollo 11 Moon memorabilia
There is no dip in demand for Moon memorabilia. A recent sale saw good returns for the best items.
Olympic torches light up major Games auction
A $500,000 torch and the first Paris 2024 Olympics torches to be auctioned will test the appetite of sports collectors this July. Only 2,000 torches have been made for the […]
$200,000 Enigma Machine breaks estimate
Enigma machines can raise high prices if they’re in good condition. This example must be one of the best of only around 120 survivors from WWII.
