Gold bars recovered from legendary U.S shipwreck to sell at Heritage Auctions
Gold bars recovered from one of America’s most infamous shipwrecks will be offered for sale at Heritage Auctions next month. The three ingots were part of a huge consignment of […]
2019-02-27
650-year-old gold coin discovered in a secret furniture drawer
A 650-year-old gold coin is heading for auction in the U.K next month, after it was found hidden in a secret furniture drawer. Experts were stunned to discover the 14th […]
2019-02-19
Chinese vase discovered in attic after 20 years sells for over $750,000
A unique Chinese vase discovered in an attic stunned auctioneers when it sold for more than $750,000 in the U.K last week. The vase, believed to date from the late […]
2019-02-04
Barnfind Bugattis discovered in a Belgian artist’s studio could top $1 million
A trio of rare barnfind Bugattis are heading for auction in Paris next week, after they were discovered hidden at the studio of a Belgian sculptor. The three Pre-War vehicles […]
2019-01-31
Remarkable French barn find collection of cars sells for over $1 million
A remarkable hoard of barn find classic cars has sold for more than $1 million, after they were discovered hidden on a farm in France. French auction company Interencheres hosted […]
2019-01-23
Lost Charles Dickens portrait discovered in a trinket box after 175 years
A famous ‘lost’ portrait of Charles Dickens has been rediscovered after 175 years, hidden amongst a box of trinkets in a South African auction The miniature portrait was painted by […]
2018-11-22
200-year-old Madeira wine found in secret compartment to sell at Christie’s
An incredible collection of Madeira wine dating back more than 200 years is heading for sale at Christie’s, after it was discovered hidden in the basement of a U.S museum. […]
2018-10-16
David Bowie’s first demo tape tops $50,000 at Omega Auctions
David Bowie’s first demo tape sold for than $50,000 during a sale of music memorabilia at Omega Auctions in the U.K Bowie was just 16 years old in 1963 when […]
2018-09-12
Charles I’s secret message discovered in 400-year-old poetry book
A 400-year-old poetry book containing a secret message written by King Charles I as he awaited execution has sold for $140,000 at Sotheby’s in London. The Latin motto “Dum spiro […]
2018-07-10
17th century Oxford Crown discovered in attic
A coin discovered in an attic has been identified as an extremely rare 17th century Oxford Crown, minted by the engraver Thomas Rawlins. It’s estimated to be worth somewhere around […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-06-18
Rare Imperial Chinese vase found in a shoebox sells for $19 million
A rare Imperial Chinese vase has sold at Sotheby’s in Paris for a remarkable $19m, after it was discovered by experts packed in an old shoebox. The 18th century vase is […]
2018-06-13
125-year-old antique Levi jeans sell for $100,000
A pair of 125-year-old antique Levi jeans has sold for $100,000 in the US, after being discovered hidden in a trunk by the original owner’s great-great grandson. Dating from 1893, […]
2018-05-29
Car boot vase bought for $26 goes for $29,500
A ceramic vase picked up at a car boot sale for £20 ($26) during the 1990s has sold for an astonishing £21,960 ($29,411) at auction. It turns out the vase […]
2018-05-24
World’s oldest message in a bottle discovered in Australia
The world’s oldest known message in a bottle has been discovered on a beach in Western Australia. The incredible find was tossed over the side of the Paula, a German […]
2018-03-06
Lock of George Washington’s hair found in college library
A lock of George Washington’s hair has been discovered inside an 18th century almanac in Union College’s Schaffer Library in New York. The curious find was made during a routine […]
