Tag: Auctions
Churchill false teeth sell for £18,000
A set of false teeth worn by Winston Churchill during one of his most famous speeches have been sold for £18,000. Churchill wore dentures throughout his life, and was somewhat […]
2024-02-07
£8 m Mark Knopfler guitar auction smashes estimates
The sale of Mark Knopfler guitars has handsomely surpassed expectations and estimates to raise over £8 million. The sale was a big pay-day for charities, who received 25% of the […]
Beatles painting trebles estimate in NY auction sale
A legendary work of art created by all four Beatles has crashed through estimates to sell for $1.7 million at auction in New York. The piece, usually called Images of […]
Historic Messi Napkin listed with £300,000 starting bid
Can a napkin be worth £300,000? Maybe, if it has Lionel Messi’s name on it, along with some of the most important text in the history of football. The napkin […]
2024-01-31
The $200,000 car door courtesy of Banksy
A car door could sell for $200,000 if it hits its estimate. The reason? A graffiti work by Banksy, the world-renowned street artist, who must have a good claim to […]
Nadal’s title-winning racquet tops $100k at auction
A racquet with which Rafael Nadal hit the winning shot of the 2007 French Open tennis tournament has sold for $118,000 at auction. The tennis equipment was sold in a […]
Fleetwood Mac piano leads major music charity auction
A charity music auction featuring instruments from Fleetwood Mac, Taylor Swift, and Harry Styles will run for the first time on February 4. The MusiCares Charity Relief Auction takes place […]
2024-01-24
Simpsons cels head series sale
With almost a month left to run, bids of hundreds of dollars are required to secure coveted original artwork from the Simpsons. The cels are the runaway public favourites in […]
Phoenix Nights props to be sold at auction
Fans of the classic sitcom Phoenix Nights are getting a chance to own a piece of the show’s history. Over 25 original props from Phoenix Nights and its spin-off Max […]
Unique 19th-Century FA Cup Final mug could make £10,000 at auction
A one-of-a-kind mug commemorating West Bromwich Albion’s 1892 FA Cup final victory over Aston Villa is going up for auction next month with a price tag of £10,000. Made specially […]
Churchill’s false teeth have £8,000 auction estimate
While Winston Churchill was telling the world that Britain would “fight on the beeches” he may have been fighting to keep his teeth in place. The dentures the Prime Minister […]
Early Penny Black envelope’s £2 million auction
An extraordinarily rare historic envelope featuring the world’s first adhesive postage stamp, the Penny Black, is set to go up for auction next month. The iconic envelope, known as a […]
2024-01-19
Succession auction makes big money
Iconic props and costumes from the hit HBO series Succession fetched big sums at auction last weekend. The sale confirms fans will follow new-era streaming shows with all the dedication […]
2024-01-17
BBC rare records set for auction sale
The BBC is set to auction off thousands of rare vinyl records, including gems from David Bowie, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and more. The auction will see over 400 lots […]
Elton John’s home emptied in huge auction
Elton John is selling the contents of his Atlanta home in an series of auctions. With 900 lots, a total estimated value of over $10 million, and eight New York […]