Tag: Auctions
Exit the Nunchaku – Bruce Lee weapons sell for three-times estimate
A set of nunchaku used by Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon realised $190,500 against an estimated price of $30,000 to $50,000 at auction in Hong Kong last week, a […]
2024-10-02
Tom Brady watches set for multimillion December auction appointment
Some choice items from NFL star Tom Brady’s watch collection will be sold at auction this December, with an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak tipped to realise up to $800,000. The […]
Metal detector hoard reaches £132,000 in London auction
Every metal detector dreams of finds like these. See two Ancient coin hoards that each made over £100,000 in total at auction.
2024-09-25
Godfather wedding tux makes over $100,000 at auction
In its understated way it’s one of the most famous outfits in movie history, and now Marlon Brando’s wedding day tuxedo from the opening scenes of the Godfather has a […]
Lord of the Rings first edition attracting big bids
Lord of the Rings will always attract attention, and in its original form it is hugely attractive to buyers when condition and rarity are added to the mix.
500 diamonds, 300 carats, two queens and two coronations: Astounding necklace tipped for £2 million sale
Did Marie Antoinette get fooled over these stones? One of the most famous pieces of jewellery in history has a part to play in this extraordinary auction sale in November.
$840,000 for Roberto Clemente baseball card as Tom Brady watches own rookie card make $100,000
Roberto Clemente was a pioneering Puerto Rican legend in his life. His legacy has made his baseball card one of the most valuable and collectible in the hobby.
Great Wave prints break just short of $900,000
Two copies of the same image sold just a day apart. How different were the prices?
2024-09-18
Unseen JFK footage could be yours as found film comes up for sale
Footage showing John F Kennedy’s car carrying the stricken president to hospital is being sold. It’s extraordinary, and likely to cause a huge stir among historians and conspiracy theorists.
Legendary “Dung heap” Mercedes to auction in October
The car’s been in a manure pile and a junkyard. But it’s still too valuable to put a price on. Who will buy it this October?
Morgan dollar sets new record at $324,000 auction
Morgan dollars are beloved of coin collectors because of a number of historical accidents. That’s why it takes over $300,000 to get the best, rarest examples.
Hidden coin hoard auctions for £12.5 million
The coin world has waited a century to get their hands on the best collection of Scandinavian coins in the world. It was bound to be a big sale, but just how big has it been?
Einstein’s nuclear warning letter goes for $3.9 million at Paul Allen sale
An incredible letter with literally earth-shattering implications has made millions at auction. And computing history is also going for big money at sales this week.
2024-09-13
£132,000 for Noel Gallagher guitar as Oasis market explodes
Now is the perfect time to buy and sell Oasis gear and a Noel Gallagher guitar has set a mark this week in London.
“Biggest ever” Oasis guitar sale will challenge band record
An auction said to include the biggest ever collection of Noel Gallagher’s Oasis guitars to go to sale will test the market for the recently reformed Mancunian band this November. […]