Admiral Nelson’s shoe buckles heading to auction
One day, probably in 1804, Admiral Lord Nelson gave a present to a naval friend who had fought alongside him in a pivotal action. Now, the shoe buckles Sir Richard […]
2024-10-24
Nelson “blind-eye” battle sword finds new home
A sword awarded for bravery in the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801 has been sold at auction. The battle is most famous for the story of Nelson’s “blind eye”. The […]
2023-12-15
200-year-old Battle of Trafalgar biscuit could top $3,000 at auction
A 200-year-old biscuit which survived the Battle of Trafalgar could fetch over $3,000 when it goes up for auction this month. The ship’s biscuit originally belonged to Able Seaman Thomas […]
2018-04-30
Horatio Nelson’s scandalous love letters to sell at Sotheby’s
A collection of love letters from Admiral Horatio Nelson to his mistress Emma Hamilton are heading for sale at Sotheby’s this month. The letters were written between October 1801 and […]
2018-01-10
Original 1983 Madonna Polaroids could fetch $350,000
A set of original Polaroid photographs of Madonna, taken in 1983 just weeks before she first became famous, is up for sale in New York. The unique collection is being […]
2017-08-21
Who wants the chance to own Willie Nelson’s bathtub?
Personal memorabilia from the former home of country music legend Willie Nelson is heading for sale online. The sale at Backstage Auctions will include handwritten lyrics, personal letters, photographs, tour […]
2017-08-17
Lock of Lord Nelson’s hair up for auction
A rare lock of hair from the head of Lord Nelson is currently up for auction with JustCollecting.com. The lock is believed to have been taken from Nelson’s body following […]
2016-09-29
Nelson letter written on board HMS Victory to auction at Hanson’s
A revealing letter written by Admiral Lord Nelson on board the HMS Victory could sell for up to £30,000 at a Hanson’s auction in Derbyshire next month. The recently discovered […]
2016-06-13
L.S. Lowry’s napkin sketch tops £8,500 at auction
A sketch doodled on a paper napkin by the celebrated British artist L.S Lowry has sold for more than £8,500 at auction. The sketch, dated November 6, 1961, was drawn […]
