Tag: vintage technology
Fleming’s penicillin mould achieves $76,000 at New York sale
Some bacteria that changed the world was sold in New York this week. A buyer paid over $76,000 for a sample of Alexander Fleming’s penicillin, the basis for the world’s […]
2024-10-24
Buy the first Apple computer straight from Steve Jobs’ desk
How would you like to own the first computer to sit on Steve Jobs’ desk at Apple? The pioneering computer is the top item in a major sale from the collection of late Microsoft founder Paul G Allen.
2024-07-25
Pioneer Q1 home computers found in house clearance head to auction
Two of the oldest home computers are up for auction this month.. Q1 machines are incredibly rare.
2024-05-15
The golden Apple: Jobs business card makes nearly $200,000 at auction
The computer revolution has changed all of our lives. Now, its early pioneers are historic figures. And they’re very collectible, as a recent $1.6-million auction of early Apple memorabilia proves. […]
2024-03-27
World’s first picturephone up for auction at Bonhams
A rare surviving example of one of the world’s first picturephones will be offered for sale at Bonhams in New York next month. Today video calls are commonplace, and may […]