Collectables
May the Fourth be with you: Highlights from two Star Wars Day sales
On Star Wars Day now just a week away (May 4 – as in ‘May the Fourth be with you), memorabilia collectors will be spoiled for choice with two major thematic sales.
Feel majestic with royal castle collectables at auction
Queen Elizabeth celebrated her 96th birthday earlier this month and in June the Platinum Jubilee marks the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne in 1952.
Corgi Toys cars to collect from Avengers, Bond and Batman to a cross eyed lion
Film and TV merchandise tie-ins are certainly nothing new. As the popularity of franchises ranging from James Bond to Batman and Man From UNCLE to The Avengers took off, so did that of toys created to take advantage.
How to start your whisky collection
Whisky (or whiskey when it’s Irish) is the name used to describe spirits made from grain that is mashed, fermented, distilled and aged.
Collection of Able Seaman who sailed with Captain Cook on the Resolution comes to London saleroom
Anything to do with Captain Cook is eminently collectable so a 22-lot selection on offer at Sloane Street Auctions on April 12 should attract considerable attention.
The sun is shining so why not take a look at sunshine inspired art and antiques at auction
Here are four lots depicting a sun or sunflowers at upcoming auctions.
Five fantastic ideas to keep cool using an auction purchase
Spring is here, summer is coming – so temperatures are on the rise. Even in the UK, unlikely as it often seems.
Colours and characters: Five folk art finds at auction
Folk art comes in delightful naïve paintings and boldly designed furniture and decorative items.
Sports memorabilia up at auction including Busby Babe Duncan Edwards overnight bag
Sports specialist Graham Budd’s sale on March 8-9 includes poignant lots related to Busby Babe Duncan Edwards.
Items belonging to Sir Michael Caine come to auction – Not a Lot of People Know That
A group of personal items belonging to the actor Sir Michael Caine will be offered at Bonhams next month.