Papers written by World War Two codebreaker Alan Turing have sold for a “record-breaking” price of £465,400 after they were found in a loft
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This pair of blood-stained gloves was in Abraham Lincoln’s possession when he was assassinated.Pat Nabong/Sun-Times Items on Abraham Lincoln’s body the night he was
A set of the first four editions of William Shakespeare’s collected works is expected to sell for up to 4.5 million pounds ($6 million)
A thrift store find turned into a windfall for an Ohio woman after a painting she purchased for $2.99 was auctioned for $2,875. (Marisa
An art handler arranges guitars ahead of the Jeff Beck – The Guitar Collection auction at Christie’s auction house in London, Tuesday, Jan. 14,
Jeff Jacob’s ‘Star Wars’ collection (Courtesy of LIV Sotheby’s International Realty) A man has been collecting millions of dollars’ worth of “Star Wars” memorabilia
Judy Garland’s ruby slippers were recovered 13 years after they went missing from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, Minn. Bidding has hit
The signatures of John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson as seen on the letter. Courtesy Bonhams A rare letter signed by three of
This 1963 Gibson B45-12 acoustic guitar was used by Gordon Lightfoot to write songs including “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” according to his
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, hits a home run scoring Hunter Feduccia during the third inning of a baseball game against the
Some of the diamonds from the necklace may have come from the piece at the heart of the “Affair of the Diamond Necklace” scandal
Missing for centuries, the copy of the US constitution was sent to states to ratify in 1787. Jeffrey Collins/AP Historical document appraiser and collector
Babe Ruth at Yankee Stadium in 1942. Tom Sande / AP The New York Yankees slugger’s jersey went for a record $24.12 million after
Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Very rarely will a fortune come darting toward you at triple-digit speed. But, it happened to Jason Patino on April
They were purchased by an American collector based in California. Elvis Presley’s legendary blue suede shoes, famously immortalized in song, have fetched over $150,000
Composite: Letter, courtesy of Christies; Ringo Starr, Getty Images A 1962 letter from Ringo Starr detailing his welcoming to the Beatles is one of
The home comes equipped with gas water and vent heaters, a shower, and a sleeping loft. You now have the chance to own a
This single feather from an extinct huia bird sold at Webb’s Auction House in New Zealand. Webb’s Auction House A feather from a long-extinct
The guitar’s provenance has been verified with a CT scan and an interview with its creator. Photograph: Julien’s Auctions One of Prince’s guitars used
George Harrison playing John Lennon’s lost Framus 12-string Hootenanny guitar while Paul McCartney watches. JULIEN’S AUCTIONS, BEATLES ARCHIVAL PHOTOS: BEATLES PHOTO LIBRARY AFTER BEING DISCOVERED in
A copy of Action Comics No. 1, the comic book that introduced Superman to the world in 1938, sold for $6 million on Thursday
In Yearly Pennsylvania Tradition, Amish Communities Hold Spring Auctions to Support Fire Departments
An auctioneer takes bids for antiques during the 56th annual mud sale to benefit the local fire department in Gordonville, PA., Saturday, March 9,
It would be difficult to feel bored at this dramatic 53-acre estate just outside Vail, Colorado — one that’s about to hit the auction
The Emerald Isle, from The Craft Irish Whiskey Co., sold for $2.8 million at auction. (The Craft Irish Whiskey Co. / Fox News) An Irish
Getty Images A one-of-a-kind autographed Tom Brady baseball card is currently up for auction at Goldin. You read that right, baseball. The Topps 1995 Bowman
Jessica Vincent discovered a rare Carlo Scarpa “Pennellate” vase at a Goodwill in Richmond earlier this year. Months after she bought it for $3.99,
A game-used glove worn during the 1962 season by the late Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame outfielder Roberto Clemente sold for $118,230 at an
More than 250 items from Joel and Ethan Coen’s 1998 classic film The Big Lebowski, starring Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore and Steve Buscemi will be
A wrecked 1989 Lamborghini Countach from “The Wolf of Wall Street” will be auctioned off by Bonhams at a sale in Abu Dhabi scheduled for Nov. 25.
A 1981 DeLorean with only 977 miles on its odometer was found in a barn in Wisconsin. – Mike McElhattan An iconic vehicle from
GENE KOZICKI/HERITAGE AUCTIONS An original 20-inch model of an X-wing starfighter used in the climatic space battle in 1977’s Star Wars sold for a record-setting $3.135 million at
GMTV You’ll find a 1990 Chevy 1500 454 SS, Corvette ZR1, 1979 Stingray, Ford SVT Lightning, Indy 500 pace cars, and even a Porsche
Nearly 16 feet long and 7 feet tall, Barry the dinosaur, a 150-million-year-old plant eater, is headed to the auction block. Hotel Drouot Nearly 16
Led Zeppelin – from left, John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Bonham – split in 1980 following Bonham’s death GETTY IMAGES
Ferrari 500 Mondial Spider chassis wrecked © RM Sotheby’s The remains of a 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial soon to go up for auction in
According to the Irish News, a quad bike that was once owned by Ozzy Osbourne will be sold at auction later this month. The legendary heavy metal
A unique 1954 Chevrolet Corvette design prototype for an unreleased facelift is headed to auction at Gooding & Company’s Monterey Car Week event, scheduled for Aug.
A collection of first-edition books and jazz memorabilia belonging to the late Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts will go up for auction in September. More than 500 items,
Tim Graham Photo Library/Getty Images Princess Diana left behind a vast style legacy, and soon enthusiasts will be able to bid for one of her
Bloomberg For most, the closest we’ll ever get to winning the U.S. Open is watching the trophy presentation on Sunday. Get the biggest bids
A still from the ceremony scene near the end of “Star Wars: A New Hope.” (Image credit: 20th Century Fox/Lucasfilm) Propstore’s June Hollywood Film and
It came, it conquered, then it drove home. A 1960 Chevrolet Corvette that finished second in its class in the 1960 24 Hours of Le Mans
A license plate just sold at auction for nearly $15 million U.S. dollars — making it the world’s most expensive plate. A plate with
A gold Roman coin celebrating Emperor Claudius’ conquest of Britain was discovered in the ashes of Pompeii — and has just sold at auction
A pair of Air Jordan XIIIs worn by Michael Jordan during the 1998 NBA Finals is expected to sell for as much as $4m.
The downside to rare and collectable cars is that they often end up hidden away in private collections. Of course, the upside would be
And now you know why Cameron was in such trouble in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” An ultra-rare Ferrari like the replica that was famously kicked out
Harley-Davidson made just 450 motorcycles in 1908. Mecum Auctions. The restored bike, which a collector discovered in a Wisconsin barn, still has many of
Kim Klement/USA Today Sports Tom Brady, the future Hall of Fame quarterback, announced his retirement for good this past week in an emotional video filmed on
Bel-Air — thanks to its impressive list of celebrity residents and impressive collection of record-setting mega-mansions — has developed a reputation as one of
This article first appeared on RobbReport. Elvis Presley’s 1962 Lockheed 1329 JetStar crossed the block at the Mecum Kissimmee Collector Car auction in Florida on
This article first appeared on the Des Moines Register. Iowan and “American Pickers” star Mike Wolfe says he’s starting 2023 by “sharing the love”
This post was first seen on Fox News. A gun belonging to former President Theodore Roosevelt was auctioned off recently for nearly $1 million. Roosevelt’s iconic
It appears that the Wicked Witch of the West’s iconic hourglass has found a new home. The signature Wizard of Oz prop recently sold for $495,000. Heritage
Carlo Rambaldi’s original maquette model of E.T. was shown to Spielberg during pre-production for a character concept visualization. Screenshot of Julien’s Auction website. E.T.
What may be the earliest known Levi Strauss pants went for double their estimate at auction. Image courtesy of Holabird. Vintage bank notes, gold
Fourteen naval aviator badges from World Wars I and II are going up for auction. (Rock Island Auction Company) This article was first published
The oak chair, known as the “Kennedy Rocker,” has an opening bid of $50,000 in the auction. (Heritage Auctions) Some “extremely rare” pieces of
Source: Flickr Author: minds-eye In recent years there has been a spike in interest in Tiger Woods auctioned memorabilia. Most of the items have
Cassandra Hatton, senior vice president, global head of department, Science & Popular Culture at Sotheby’s, touches the tooth of a Tyrannosaurus rex skull excavated
See all auction details here. (Dog) Duane Chapman & Francie Frane are in the process of relocating to FL and have elected to sell
Only two copies from the first printing of the final text of the U.S. Constitution are known to be in private hands. One of
Ferrari doesn’t normally do something mundane, but some of its cars are rarer than others. A perfect example is the 288 GTO Evoluzione, a
A pair of Levi’s jeans from the 1880s has sold at an auction in a small town in New Mexico for more than $87,000. The jeans — found
Tom Maruska certainly doesn’t shy away from a challenge when it comes to restoring classic vehicles. But the latest project he completed, a one-of-a-kind
A 120-year-old vintage tractor restored by West Australian farmers has set an Australian auction record, selling for $375,000. Constructed years before the term “tractor” was
Iconic pieces from beloved late actress Betty White’s life and career are on display and auction in Beverly Hills this week, including an original
Legend Rare Coin Auctions, the Official Auctioneer of the PCGS Members Only Show, will present the 54th Regency Auction on September 8, 2022, at the Omni
The event at the Evergreen State Fair is open to ages 8 to 21. For some kids, it’s money for college. Aleigh Davis knelt
“Star Wars” fans will soon be able to purchase Han Solo’s blaster from the 1977 sci-fi blockbuster “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope”
THE LEGARD COLLECTION: ANTIQUE TRACTORS & EARLY FARMING MEMORABILIA. A WOW, HOLY SMOKES, KIND OF COLLECTION!! September 2nd & 3rd, 2022 – 9:00 a.m.
Fans of the rock star are eager to put their hands on a piece of his legacy, so a considerable worldwide market continues to
Did you accidentally bid on an item in an online auction and want to retract it? Did your cat bid on your behalf walking
Long-lost jewelry Elvis Presley given to manager Colonel Tom Parker is hitting the auction block later this month. The 200-piece collection includes jewel-encrusted gold rings,
August 2, 1876 Wild Bill Hickock was shot and killed during his brief time in Deadwood. Nearly 146 years after his death and the
Buzz Aldrin is auctioning off a trove of personal items and historic artifacts from his storied career — including the jacket he wore during
On June 17-18, 2022, Milestone Auctions held a 1,450-lot live webcast sale of rare military, police, Old West, Civil War, NFA and other collectible
If you’re asking whether or not auctioneers compete for business, the answer is yes! But there’s a different type of competition that lives in
Elvis has left the building, but maybe you don’t have to. Elvis Presley’s childhood home in Tupelo, Mississippi — which was left abandoned and,
You’ll need to scroll through everything on sale during the Machinery Pete Online Auction which closed June 21. There are 68 items, including a
We were all such fools to actually open and watch our VHS tapes back in the ‘80s. A sealed copy of “Back to the
This auction was put on by VanDerBrink Auctions, LLC. Read our auctioneer profile on them or check out their website. Harley Moser loves his
A signed Kobe Bryant card could go for seven figures after hitting the auction block this week, per TMZ Sports. SCP Auctions has a version of
Two revolvers that belonged to Ulysses S. Grant has been sold for a seven-figure sum. The Illinois-based Rock Island Auction Company announced the American commanding
One of the most memorable scenes in 1986’s “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” takes place at Wrigley Field. Ferris, his friend Cameron and Ferris’ girlfriend,
When the founding fathers drafted the Declaration of Independence in 1776, a copy was printed in Salem, Massachusetts. “It was printed to convey the
A rare, antique tractor set a pair of world records at a recent online auction. Aumann Auctions hosted its Pre-30 auction last month, offering
The famous ‘Washington Crossing the Delaware’ painting, which hung in the White House from the 1970s to 2014, is coming up for auction next month, when it
Read about this auction in the auction listing section of our website here. Gary Vanderpool had an eclectic taste in vehicles. The South Dakota construction company owner
Samples of moon dust collected by Neil Armstrong during the historic Apollo 11 mission in 1969 will go up for auction Wednesday, April 13 in New
Rock Island Auction Company (RIAC), the world’s No. 1 firearms auction company, hosts its first Premier Firearms Auction event of 2022, Friday, May 13 through Sunday, May 15. One of
Mecum’s Glendale auction just finished its fourth annual run this past weekend, and by a landslide, it was the best one yet. The incredible
How high can the art market go? We may be about to find out. An iconic portrait of Marilyn Monroe by Andy Warhol is
It was another record-breaking year at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale. Held from January 22 through 30 at Westworld of Scottsdale, the premium auctioneer
If you’re in the market to buy a car, the Better Business Bureau is warning you to watch out for a rise in auto
The 2023 Chevrolet Blazer may be a stylish crossover with pleasing road manners for the daily commute, but there’s little of it that resembles
In the heart of the Midwest, 37 museum-quality vintage trucks have been meticulously dusted, shined up, and prepped for sale after decades on display. At
Read our auction listing for all of the details and full schedule on the below auction by clicking here. Mark your calendars everyone!
A family in Florida was devastated by COVID-19, and is being held together by an outpouring of support from their community. It all came
Wahpeton High School’s leadership team is holding an auction for a cause. The 10-student team is collecting items to place in assembled baskets that