Spy cameras of the Cold War spooks head for auction
Vladimir Putin was once a KGB officer and liaison to the Stasi, so perhaps he carried one of these fascinating Cold War spy cameras. Find out how you can own your own here
2025-05-14
TV’s Thomas the Tank Engine model trains to sell
Kids loved Thomas the Tank Engine in books and on TV. Models that brought the character to life are being sold at auction to support a charity for people with autism.
Big auction prices expected for “lucky” Year of the Monkey Chinese stamp sheets
Full sheets in excellent condition of one of the most famous and popular Chinese stamp issues should make big money at a Hong Kong sale this month. The Spink sale […]
Julian Lennon sells John’s papers, including Beatle lyric, at major rock auction
Handwritten lyrics are the ultimate way to celebrate the work of our favourite rock artists. Who will get these amazing Beatle lyrics?
Dress up as Wonder Woman for $240,000 – Hollywood auction news
How much would you pay to dress up as Wonder Woman? Costume parts have together made nearly $0.25 million at auction this week. Find out how here.
2025-05-08
£26,000 bid wins George Best trophy auction
Few doubted George Best’s status as an all-time great. This trophy was just confirmation of his brilliance. Find out about this 1968 award and its sale here.
2025-05-07
£100,000-plus sale of Monty’s Rolls-Royce in which Churchill travelled
A car in which D-Day was plotted has been sold at auction. The legendary Green Car of Field Marshall Montgomery was a witness to history.
£10 Lowry painting goes for £800,000 at auction
Lowry’s style has made his work instantly recognisable, but when he sold this painting, he was an unknown and was worried the £10 he charged was ripping off the buyer.
Brand new Rolex Daytona expected to make over £200,000
The Daytona is a legend. And this version, a special edition in yellow gold for the centenary of Le Mans was only made available to special Rolex clients.
T206 Honus Wagner card makes $1.9 million
The Honus Wagner T206, a legend among baseball cards. Another big sale has been added to its extensive and record-breaking history this week, just shy of $2 million for a tiny sliver of card.
2025-04-29
£10 “too much” for Lowry painting now worth £1 million
Lowry’s work today is really well known, but he was an unknown when he sold this picture for £10 and threw in another work for free. Now just one will sell for £1 million.
Titanic victim’s tragically predictive letter makes £300,000
The tragedy of the Titanic continues to fascinate us all and drive big auction prices. This letter sets a record, and it’s obvious why.
Napoleon’s Papal kidnap denial goes over $30,000
Napoleon said he didn’t do it, but he very obviously did. Read the shameless denial by the Emperor in a letter that’s just been sold for $30,000.
“Unique” Patek Philippe sells for £1.6 million in Hong Kong watch auction
Patek Philippe have added another entry to the list of most expensive watches with the sale of a £1.6-million watch in Hong Kong.
1925 Brough Superior motorbike set for £350,000 auction
A machine raced at a very high level and still going strong, this 1920s Brough motorcycle is one of the best bikes of its era and could make £350,000. Find out why here.
