Masquerade hare treasure hunt prize makes over £82,000 in auction
The Masquerade treasure hunt was one of the great publishing stories of the late 20th century. Kit Williams’ hare had people hard on its tale, and now it is still a treasured piece of art.
2025-12-03
Faberge egg breaks record for Imperial jeweller with £22.9 million sale
Created for an Empress and then lots in the chaos of revolution and war, the Winter Egg is perhaps the greatest Faberge Egg of all and now it has a price-tag to match that claim.
Waterloo looted Napoleon hat pin sells for 17 times estimate at £3.3-million-plus auction
Waterloo was a terrible, bloody end to Napoleon’s sometimes glorious military career. As he fled to Paris, Prussian officers went through his possessions – one of them took this jewelled pin.
2025-11-13
Napoleon’s brooch from Waterloo heads to Geneva auction this November
In the chaos and confusion of the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon’s carriages went astray. Now one of the most precious items found inside will be sold at auction.
2025-10-29
Lady Astor’s Cartier tiara doubles estimate at auction
An extraordinary Cartier piece has been sold at auction in London for a surprise price. Discover the Astor Tiara and its links to Charlie Chaplin and British political history.
2025-06-11
Royal ring’s journey from £15 charity shop sale to £5,000 auction
Princess Amelia died young, plunging her father George III into despair – and perhaps madness. This beautiful ring marked her life but was found in a charity shop for less than £20.
2025-06-04
$5-million for historic diamond with Marie Antoinette link
The mystery and tragedy of Marie Antoinette adds value to even this spectacular jewel. How much will it make at auction next month in New York?
2025-05-28
Marie Antoinette necklace auctions for nearly $5 million
A necklace that played an important role in the fall of the French monarchy in 1789 has been sold at auction for $4.8 million. The diamond encrusted piece went well […]
2024-11-14
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.
2024-09-25
$15,000 antique jewellery stash discovered in a secret drawer
A stash of antique jewellery found hidden in a secret drawer has sold for $15,000, after it was accidentally discovered by an auctioneer in the U.K. The collection was found […]
2018-02-01
Vivien Leigh collection soars to £2.2 million at Sotheby’s
The personal collection of Gone With The Wind star Vivien Leigh has sold for £2.2 million ($2.94m) at Sotheby’s, a result five times higher than expected. The auction included memorabilia […]
2017-09-27
Bonhams to sell largest-ever collection of Andrew Grima jewellery
The largest private collection of Andrew Grima jewellery ever offered at auction is heading to Bonhams in September. Grima was one of the most renowned jewellers of the 20th century, […]
2017-07-28
Sotheby’s to auction the personal collection of Vivien Leigh
The personal collection of the legendary actress Vivien Leigh will be offered for sale at Sotheby’s this September. The auction, which takes place in London on September 26, will include […]
2017-07-11
Diamonds and sapphires sparkle in Bonhams September Jewellery sale
Bonhams will kick of the autumn season in style this September, with a sparkling selection of diamonds and sapphires on offer in London. Leading the line-up is an oval-cut Fancy […]
