Tag: WWII
The world’s oldest Vespa scooter up for auction
The world’s oldest Vespa is expected to fetch more than $300,000 in an online auction ending next week. First built in 1946, the Vespa has become one of the most […]
2017-03-23
Mickey Spillane’s Typewriter to sell at Heritage Auctions
A collection of rare Mickey Spillane memorabilia, including the renowned crime author’s typewriter, will cross the auction block at Heritage this week. The Rare Books sale in Dallas will feature […]
2017-02-27
Adolf Hitler’s WWII telephone tops $240,000 in U.S auction
The telephone used by Adolf Hitler during WWII to issue his most heinous orders has sold at auction for more than $240,000 in the U.S. The phone, described as "arguably […]
2017-02-20
Unique WWII Glass Coin to sell at Heritage Auctions
A unique experimental glass coin created during WWII is set to be auctioned in Florida this week. The glass penny was a prototype, created as the U.S Mint sought to […]
2017-01-04
Monuments Men’ artwork tops $100,000 at Heritage Auctions
An artwork owned by of the original ‘Monuments Men’ was amongst the star lots of a recent Modern & Contemporary Art Auction at Heritage in Dallas. The Monuments Men were […]
2016-11-14
JFK’s Air Force One rocking chair up for auction
A rocking chair used by John F. Kennedy aboard Air Force One is heading for auction later this month. Kennedy owned a series of rocking chairs throughout his life, to […]
2016-10-20
Unique pre-war Daimler used by Winston Churchill to sell at auction
A unique car which survived WWII bombs and was later used by Winston Churchill is heading for auction next month. The 1939 Daimler DB18 Drophead Coupé will be amongst the […]
2016-06-28
Rare and historic firearms from around the world lead Morphy Auctions sale
Rare and historic weapons from the U.S Civil War to WWII were snapped up by collectors in Denver this month, as part of the recent Morphy Auctions Premier Firearms sale. […]