Collectables

A date to remember: The Robin Simpson collection of commemoratives
Wars and peace treaties. Political victories and political scandals. The Robin Simpson (1940-2020) collection of British commemorative ceramics comes for sale this month.

Eartha Kitt, Noel Coward and Harpo Marx memorabilia among big names in Olga Lowe collection sale
Olga Lowe (1919-2013) had an illustrious career that spanned over 70 years.

Memorabilia marking the north west passage to punk, new wave and indie success in the 1980s
While Liverpool was a major early force in pop music with the likes of The Beatles, The Merseybeats and Gerry and the Pacemakers, later on it was rival north-westerners who took pole position.

My best auction buy: Tracy Martin
Tracy Martin, Antiques and Collectables Expert

Five super toys to buy at five auction houses
A rich crop of toy and collectable auctions is lined up for the end of July, perhaps just in time for the school holidays.

Football’s coming home at auction
It has certainly been an eventful summer for England fans. But, even if they think it’s all over, they’re still plenty of action taking place when it comes to the football memorabilia market.

Five fab Ferraris
If you don't have a few hundred thousand pounds to blow on a new Ferrari an easier way to own this most desirable of car brands is to buy a classic version at auction.

'British rock icons in their pomp' – original prints from LA gigs at Sworders
Original photographs of Mick Jagger, David Bowie, Robert Plant and Elton John performing in their pomp come for sale at Sworders this month.

Cool, unusual and red: classic cars that make a statement
These classic vehicles have a striking colour and their great designs are sure to get you noticed.

Former Prime Minister Anthony Eden Military Cross medal group stars in militaria auction
Anthony Eden is perhaps best remembered for the debacle of the Suez Crisis when he was UK prime minister from 1955-57.