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Twin victory: medals sale honours two soldiers from opposite ends of the globe
From Scotland to Australia, Corporal W.B. Watson and Sergeant W.E. Donnelly fought the same foe
Posted: 30 December 2010
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Rare Luger, one of just 25 made, aims high at Greg Martin's January sale
Expectations are high after the same auctioneer sold an even rarer Luger in 2010 for a six-figure sum
Posted: 28 December 2010
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Beautiful but deadly: the revolver decorated by the world's finest engraver
This $75,000 gun, one of only 20 known to exist, is to feature in a New Year's Day militaria auction
Posted: 27 December 2010
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Happy Christmas from all of us here at Paul Fraser Collectibles!
After a very successful 2010, here's looking forward to more passion, pleasure and profit in 2011
Posted: 25 December 2010
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Posted: 22 December 2010
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The extraordinary Russian medal collections of Walter Alexander Mooromsky
Mooromsky's father fought for the Tsar, and gave his son a fascination for historical Russian collectibles
Posted: 22 December 2010
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WWII memorabilia from the lands of Hitler and Stalin goes under the hammer
The online auction will be led by an original SS record book and an extensive Russian collection
Posted: 22 December 2010
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$75,000 Order of St Stanislaus set to lead Baldwin's Russian medal sale in New York
A highly impressive collection of Russian awards is to go under the hammer in a few weeks' time
Posted: 15 December 2010
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From the Light Brigade to Waterloo... Coins and medals go under the hammer
Following its sale of the Tsarina collection, Bonhams is offering collectors some British classics
Posted: 14 December 2010
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Less is more... US Stars and Stripes flag with just 13 stars brings $10,500
The piece was a key lot in Cowan's Americana sale which also starred John Hancock's signature
Posted: 14 December 2010
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Last surviving Little Bighorn battle flag sells for World Record price of $2.2m
The important remnant of America's turbulent history was sold at a Sotheby's auction last week
Posted: 13 December 2010
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Grand selection of historic US Civil War memorabilia is up for sale today
The auction boasts a Confederate shipman's archive and the Senate chair of Lincoln's vice-President
Posted: 10 December 2010
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SAS founding father's Purdey shotguns blast to £42,000 in London
The pair of 12-bore self-opening sidelock guns sold for well over their pre-sale estimate
Posted: 10 December 2010
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Survey reveals the Top 10 Celebrity Autograph Signers of 2010
From Tom Cruise to Taylor Swift, here are the celebrities who have the most time for their fans...
Posted: 9 December 2010
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Order of St Anne advances to $237,000 in Morton & Eden's medals auction
The London sale saw two beautiful Russian awards trounce all expectations, last week
Posted: 6 December 2010
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SAS defeats 'Captain of the Tiger Men' at Dix Noonan Webb's rare medals sale
Counter-insurgency legend Peter Walls's awards achieved $100,000 at the London auction
Posted: 3 December 2010
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PFC TV: the new online channel collectors have been waiting for
From the $30m Bugatti Type 57 car to Henry VIII... Learn all about them here on our new video channel
Posted: 1 December 2010
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Medals of a sailor who 'kept firing until the ship sunk under him' go up for sale
Leading Seaman Fuller continued his duties and remained cheerful even after a shot in the belly
Posted: 30 November 2010
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On his 136th birthday, Sir Winston Churchill's still 'fighting them' at auction
To mark the birthday of Britain's greatest-ever prime minister, here are a few of his finest collectibles
Posted: 30 November 2010
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History from the skies: parts from 'the two most famous planes ever' are for sale
A rare opportunity is available for aviation collectors as Lucky Lindy and the Red Baron return
Posted: 29 November 2010
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Medals of Battle of Britain flying ace Bob Doe defeat expectations at Spink
The Distinguished Flying Cross set led the way at the sale of rare gallantry medals in London
Posted: 29 November 2010
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This could be the most important Civil War photographs album you'll ever see...
Documentary photos, including President Lincoln and the man who killed him, could sell for $95,000
Posted: 25 November 2010
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Early-19th century French infantry rifles could blow up to $16,200 in Paris
A good condition set of XII Flintlock Infantry Carbine pieces will be among the star lots at Ader
Posted: 24 November 2010
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Lawrence of Arabia's waistcoat goes under the hammer in Derbyshire, UK
A very unique piece from the legendary life of writer TE Lawrence will appear at auction, tomorrow
Posted: 24 November 2010
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From rare letters to Napoleon's stockings: the French Empire is brought to life
An auction next month will offer collectors the chance to delve into the world of the Napoleonic Wars
Posted: 23 November 2010
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Iraq War Military Cross medal from 2006 and Russian orders star in London
Private John Copping's award was presented by Queen Elizabeth II, and could sell for $35,000
Posted: 23 November 2010
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Battle of Britain ace's medals could soar to $256,000 at Spink's amazing sale
Appearing alongside a medal owned by Rupert of the Rhine, Bob Doe's decorations will fire up collectors
Posted: 22 November 2010
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Medal celebrating 'Charge of the Light Brigade' hero has $11,600 estimate
A two-bar Crimean medal awarded for bravery during the famous charge is to be sold at auction
Posted: 22 November 2010
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'Luxurious' Ottoman Empire nobleman's sword brings $58,500 in San Francisco
With gold, diamonds and rubies, when it came to weapons the Ottomans didn't do things by halves...
Posted: 20 November 2010
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'World's largest' iron dragon defeated by Aristocrat's longbow at Japanese art sale
The triumphant £1.7m auction in London confirmed the strength of the Japanese collectibles markets
Posted: 20 November 2010
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Bravery spanning the centuries... Four Victoria Crosses star in medals auction
Collectors have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see early VCs for sale alongside the 'Footballing VC'
Posted: 19 November 2010
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Kaiser Wilhelm's painting of WW1 air ace the Red Baron flies to $9,360
Claus Bergen's depiction of Manfred von Richthofen's squadron starred at Bonhams & Butterfields
Posted: 18 November 2010
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Nuns hit auction jackpot with $262,000 'Holy Grail' of baseball cards
Heritage's recent Sports sale saw some record-breaking sales, and not just for your usual collectors
Posted: 18 November 2010
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Order of the White Eagle soars to 9,500 Swiss Francs at Hess-Divo's medals sale
Russian collectibles continue to show their strength as two awards from the country lead the way
Posted: 17 November 2010
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Captain of the Tiger Men leads the way at Dix Noonan Webb's medal sale
The awards given to Vietnam War legend Barry Petersen will lead the sale in two weeks' time
Posted: 16 November 2010
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Paul Fraser Reuters interview: 'Wealthy investors want an alternative to stocks'
This report on Paul Fraser Collectibles by Reuters examines why the future is very bright for collectors
Posted: 16 November 2010
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From Mein Kampf to Mark Twain: National Book Auctions' last sale of the year
Bidders will also be offered an early copy of Lewis and Clark's work on exploring America
Posted: 15 November 2010
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'It's a great comfort he was killed so suddenly': Great War horrors go to auction
As the UK marks Remembrance Sunday, an exceptional collection of letters is up for sale
Posted: 14 November 2010
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Letters of a pioneer of flight: the Brackley archive soars to £12,000 at Dominic Winter
The collection sold ahead of a Distinguished Flying Cross at the Battle of Britain auction
Posted: 14 November 2010
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Video of the week: The largest exhibition of Victoria Crosses ever shown
Michael Ashcroft has joined forces with the Imperial War Museum to show the awards
Posted: 10 November 2010
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'War heroes, rare militaria... The onus is on collectors to preserve the memories'
How a Scottish soldier's bravery led to us offering one of the finest collectibles on today's markets...
Posted: 10 November 2010
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World's largest collection of Victoria Cross medals displays in London
A stunning exhibition is at London's Imperial War Museum, thanks to a £5m donation by Lord Ashcroft
Posted: 9 November 2010
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Courage from around the world: Medals from many countries head for Vienna
La Galerie Numismatique has gathered together a range of orders which no collector will want to miss
Posted: 8 November 2010
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Personal campaign chest of a Civil War soldier could bring $40,000
A remarkable collection from the life of a Massachusetts Lieutenant is auctioning in Boston
Posted: 6 November 2010
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Auction market values are up and ‘buyers want tangible assets’ says RICS
Collectible assets are on the rise says new research by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
Posted: 4 November 2010
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Art which inspired Richard Attenborough anti-war film sells in London
A print by CRW Nevinson used in Attenborough's Oh What A Lovely War will auction at Bonhams
Posted: 3 November 2010
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Distinguished Flying Crosses battle for the highest spot at Dominic Winter next week
The auction will offer various collectibles to celebrate the Battle of Britain's 70th Anniversary
Posted: 3 November 2010
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From Napoleon to WWII: Bonhams sells the 19th century pistols of a famed soldier
Field Marshall Frances Festing owned the flintlock weapons, created by a French Emperor's gunsmith
Posted: 2 November 2010
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Rifle of Teddy Roosevelt's hunter, Frederick Selous, aims high at Bonhams
'The last of the big game hunters' also fought alongside the founder of scouting, Baden-Powell
Posted: 1 November 2010
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OBE Lieutenant-Colonel's Boer War medals sell for £5,400 at UK auction
A Victorian Distinguished Service Order-decorated South Wales Borderers soldier starred at Dreweatts
Posted: 29 October 2010
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Great War aviation paintings could ascend to big prices in San Francisco
World War One art by the likes of Claus Bergen, Kaiser Wilhelm's Marine Painter, is flying to auction
Posted: 26 October 2010
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Malta rises above a surge by Napoleon at Grosvenor's sale of rare stamps
The top lot in the sale was a Maltese block, ahead of some extraordinary military postal history
Posted: 26 October 2010
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Order of the White Eagle spreads its wings in Zurich medals auction
Three fascinating Russian rarities lead the medals section of Hess-Divo's numismatic sale
Posted: 26 October 2010
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A troublesome King's collectibles command strong prices at a Spink auction
Rare coins, currency and medals related to King Edward VIII sale sold well this week
Posted: 24 October 2010
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Medals from the Great War, WWII and the Boer Wars go under the hammer next week
A Distinguished Flying Cross and Order of the British Empire are to lead the way at Dreweatt's
Posted: 21 October 2010
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The Top Five... Tips for collecting rare military medals
Both a way to view history, and a strong investment, here's some advice for medal collection
Posted: 20 October 2010
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SAS founder's Purdey shotguns aim for the top spot at sporting guns auction
William Stirling formed 2 Special Air Service in 1943, which saw combat in the Second World War
Posted: 19 October 2010
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The 'Victory' collection of Maltese postal history is set to triumph at Grosvenor
The auction includes rare pieces from the Napoleonic Wars, alongside some exceptional stamps
Posted: 19 October 2010
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Rare 'almost mint' Singer WW2 revolver hits €17,000 in German auction
The Singer 1911s never reached mass production in 1941, making this one an exceptional find...
Posted: 18 October 2010
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First World War Air Force medals are flying high at Wellington's online militaria auction
The sale includes a Distinguished Flying Medal from one of the earliest members of the RAF
Posted: 17 October 2010
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The medals of Jack Crisp, Edward VIII's devoted servant, go under the hammer
Including one real rarity, the awards to the troublesome King's valet are to be auctioned at Spink
Posted: 13 October 2010
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Near mint-condition Borchardt gun shoots to €24,000 at Hermann Historica
Here are some early results from the German auction house's enormous autumn sale...
Posted: 12 October 2010
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$380,000 for Wyatt Earp's sketch of the infamous Gunfight at the OK Corral
The lawman's drawing of the most famous battle of the Old West led a gun-themed historical auction
Posted: 11 October 2010
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Teddy Roosevelt's 'most important and historic' shotgun blasts to $862,500
This key historic symbol of Roosevelt's Progressive Movement was the star lot at James D Julia
Posted: 11 October 2010
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Extraordinary bronze Roman helmet found by a metal detector achieves £2.3 million
Dating from soon after Julius Caesar invaded Britain, the antique sold to an anonymous bidder
Posted: 7 October 2010
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Valentine's Day Massacre gangster Al Capone's revolver comes to auction
'You can get much farther with a kind word & a gun than you can with a kind word alone' he claimed
Posted: 7 October 2010
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SAS hero defeats Russian dentist in rare medals auction at Bonhams
Two very different awards starred in the auctioneer's For Valour sale, alongside a WWII pilot
Posted: 5 October 2010
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Truman's demand for Japan's 'unconditional surrender' could bring $150,000
A letter relating to George Washington's views on the French Revolution will also go under the hammer
Posted: 4 October 2010
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World War One diaries capturing the 'spirit' of conflict bring £9,600
Lieutenant Kenneth Edwin Wootton's remarkable diaries and sketches starred in Hansons' auction
Posted: 2 October 2010
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Find valuable collectible investments... From your back garden to outer space
From your back garden to outer space, this week's news shows that discovery can be the path to wealth...
Posted: 29 September 2010
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Item of the Week... Elton John's flamboyant stage costume
While his mother prepares an auction of her son's memorabilia, here's another exclusive item for sale
Posted: 29 September 2010
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Medal awarded to the Titanic's rescuer, RMS Carpathia, sells for £6,000
It was the first ship to reach the survivor's lifeboats, and her crew were all decorated after the rescue
Posted: 29 September 2010
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Last ditch effort to save unearthed Roman helmet for Cumbria and the UK
The campaign to keep the Crosby Garrett helmet has received a large donation, but more is needed
Posted: 28 September 2010
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President Theodore Roosevelt's gun aims high at James D Julia's sale
For many Americans, the US leader represents an iconic figure of both a sportsman and conservationist
Posted: 26 September 2010
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Abraham Lincoln's guard and his grandson's medals sell in North Carolina
The historically important collection of Civil War soldier George Sharp is going under the hammer
Posted: 24 September 2010
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Quick march! Collectible toy soldiers are heading to an Edinburgh auction
Crafted by the leading manufacturer of lead soldiers, the colourful pieces are highly covetable
Posted: 23 September 2010
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The Top Five... Controversial World Leaders' collectibles
From British Royalty to Communist dictators, collectibles can shed light on dubious rulers
Posted: 22 September 2010
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Auction of Medals to feature pieces from Falklands, India, and both World Wars
Baldwin's auction of Military Medals later this month is offering rarities dating back 200 years...
Posted: 21 September 2010
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SAS founder's medal group makes daring climb to £60,000
Jack Byrne's WWII medals excited bidders at Dix Noonan Webb, ahead of a George Cross
Posted: 20 September 2010
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A call to arms: Stunning Sultan's sword leads German auction
Blades from all periods of history take their positions at Hermann Historica
Posted: 19 September 2010
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How do you furnish a £199m flat with collectibles?
With news that the Candy brothers have sold a £199m flat, we imagine how to furnish it
Posted: 17 September 2010
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Limitless bravery: Medals for an exceptional WWII pilot and SAS Sergeant to auction
A H Donaldson survived 3 crashes, whilst T Palmer took on terrorists with a jammed gun
Posted: 16 September 2010
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£300,000 Roman helmet found by metal detector to sell
The Crosby Garrett Helmet will go under the hammer at Christie's next month
Posted: 14 September 2010
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Medal for a saviour of the Titanic goes under the hammer at Bonhams
A bronze award for a crew member of RMS Carpathia heads their Marine Sale
Posted: 14 September 2010
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Shh! Top secret military collectibles come to auction
As Wikileaks prepares to release a vast amount of intelligence we look at classified collectibles
Posted: 13 September 2010
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Sword wielded by Napoleon's personal guard auctions in Italy
With a five figure estimate, this bayonet used to protected Emperor Napoleon III is for sale at Czerny
Posted: 12 September 2010
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Replica of Distinguished Flying Cross winner's Spitfire sells ahead of auction
It was modelled on an aircraft flown by a Yorkshire war hero, and snapped-up for above its estimate
Posted: 10 September 2010
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Medals of those who defeated Napoleon go under the hammer
Dix Noonan Webb's upcoming auction offers collectible pieces from Trafalgar and Waterloo
Posted: 9 September 2010
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'Admiral Lord Nelson's most important medal - and how it can bring you wealth'
It's amazing how often 'thinking outside the box' can bring you massive rewards in all areas of life
Posted: 8 September 2010
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£50,000 for SAS founder member Jack Byrne's WWII medal group
The Distinguished Conduct Medal group of the legendary soldier and agent leads a London sale
Posted: 7 September 2010
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Admiral Lord Nelson's 'most important' medal auctions next month
Nelson's treasured medal comes from the day he disobeyed orders and captured two Spanish ships
Posted: 6 September 2010
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Rare pair of Qing dynasty Double Dragon awards heat up Hong Kong auction
Two spectacular Chinese gallantry medals achieve $165,000 in Baldwin's coin sale
Posted: 3 September 2010
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$40,000 for a sign that showed the way to the fall of Communism
The banner for Poland's Solidarity Headquarters is to sell online this weekend
Posted: 2 September 2010
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Battle of Britain pilot's rare WWII medals swoop into Essex auction
Jan Budzinski's awards and militaria will lead Stacey's upcoming antiques and collectibles sale
Posted: 31 August 2010
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British military WWII banknotes issued for other countries go under the hammer
With a somewhat military theme, the Tom Warburton collection of rare currency is heading to auction
Posted: 30 August 2010
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McTear's sells magnificent finds to jewellery and medals collectors
World War Two medals shone at auction alongside a number of diamond studded highlights
Posted: 29 August 2010
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Medal of soldier who served at the Battle of Trafalgar is priced £7,500
John Thompson was aboard HMS Leviathan at the battle which saw Lord Nelson's victory and death
Posted: 26 August 2010
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Aviation and Military Museum to be expanded in Louisiana
The museum in Monroe intends a whole new building devoted to General Chennault's Flying Tigers
Posted: 25 August 2010
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£96,000 pair of Purdey guns shoot to the top of collectible firearms auction
The beautiful weapons sold ahead of a gun made for the founder of the Territorial Army
Posted: 24 August 2010
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Distinguished Conduct Medals lead from the front in British auction
Gallantry medals from those showing 'constant gallantry & devotion to duty' are going under the hammer
Posted: 23 August 2010
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Museum-quality, two-of-a-kind Second Boer War medal auctions online
One of two DCMs awarded to an Artillery Company which fought at the 1900 Lindley Action is up for sale
Posted: 20 August 2010
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The Story of... the Purple Heart medal
George Washington and America's first rank-and-file award for events on the battlefield
Posted: 18 August 2010
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Next week's sale of a Waterloo Medal offers a true military gem to collectors
In amongst 725 lots is a true classic for any collector of early medals and militaria
Posted: 17 August 2010
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Civil war letters and classic children's books to sell in New York
A discussion of the Emancipation Proclamation will auction alongside Maurice Sendak autographs
Posted: 16 August 2010
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The 'best and rarest' Colt Pocket Revolver is available to collectors
This rare pistol converted by Sam Colt's friend Alexander Thuer needs no introduction to Colt collectors
Posted: 15 August 2010
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The Classic Car Collections of Tammy Allen
In recent times, the former chairman of VECO has been making waves in vintage cars
Posted: 12 August 2010
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The Story of... Remembering the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings
We look at how it sometimes falls to collectors to preserve the darker episodes of human history
Posted: 11 August 2010
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DSO Medals from mission to destroy three German ships auction today
Here's the story of a mission so daunting, they say the Germans didn't believe it could ever happen
Posted: 10 August 2010
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'Opening the Pandora's box' - remembering Hiroshima, 65 years later
We look at how collectibles play a part in remembering one of the worst episodes of World War II
Posted: 10 August 2010
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Introducing... the perfect investment antidote to the global Pensions crisis
We examine why investing in rare collectibles could secure you an early retirement...
Posted: 6 August 2010
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Rare gold Order of the Double Dragon could bring $90,000
Two stunning variations on a Chinese award lead the medals section of a Hong Kong coin sale
Posted: 5 August 2010
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The Classic Car collections of Peter F Baumberger
A jovial and successful businessman who knew Elvis and Walter Cronkite had a special passion for Ferraris
Posted: 4 August 2010
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The Story of... Three Victoria Cross winners at one auction
Militaria attached to three brave VC winners will auction together next month. Here are their stories...
Posted: 4 August 2010
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Rare Mercian regiment Conspicuous Gallantry Cross goes under the hammer
Braving Bosley's auction, the medal will sell alongside two VC winners' Distinguished Flying Crosses
Posted: 3 August 2010
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'Tenacious' Joseph McAllister's WWII George Medal sells for A$13,000
A Distinguished Flying Medal awarded to Sergeant Overheu also impressed bidders in Australia
Posted: 31 July 2010
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Rare 18th-19th century Naval Medals sail to impressive values at auction
Chris Turl's collection of General Service Navy medals brought significant figures at Spink's sale
Posted: 30 July 2010
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India's thriving rich are set to invade the collectibles markets
The number of India's millionaires is up 51% in 12 months - and they're investing in art, stamps and even ancient swords
Posted: 29 July 2010
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Sword recalling the carrying of Robert the Bruce's heart in battle sells for £10,800
The silver-hilted sword was passed down generations to ex-Prime Minister, Sir Alec Douglas Home
Posted: 29 July 2010
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Winston Churchill's customised dentures sell for £17,480 at auction
The British WW2 Prime Minister's false teeth smashed their pre-sale estimate of £4,000-5,000
Posted: 29 July 2010
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Gun built for the Scottish Territorial Army could blast to $23,000
Gifted to James C Kemp, D.S.O., as a 21st Birthday present, this 1907 gun will sell at Sotheby's
Posted: 28 July 2010
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Silver-hilted English-Scottish sword could shine today at Bonhams' auction
Made from English silver with a Scottish blade, it will sell alongside an Ottoman knife and Persian armour
Posted: 28 July 2010
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Hero of the Danmap river's George Medal goes under the hammer
Lance-Bombardier McAllister's medal set will be offered opposite a WWII Distinguished Flying Medal
Posted: 27 July 2010
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Game which foresaw the power of machine guns aims high at Bonhams
Used by British officers to practise tactics ahead of WWI, the board game also included cavalry
Posted: 26 July 2010
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Great War medals prove a great investment for militaria collectors
Auctions of WWI medals have demonstrated the wealth of options in a competitive market
Posted: 26 July 2010
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VC and other medals of Indian Mutiny hero, Nowell Salmon, bring £228,000
Infiltrating an enemy fort and capturing a would-be warlord were among Salmon's incredible feats
Posted: 25 July 2010
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Lloyd's patriotic sword from 1806 could battle to £40,000 at Bonhams
The last time one of these swords went to auction, last April, it sold for a staggering £60,000
Posted: 22 July 2010
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Paul Fraser Collectibles unveils its 'awesome' new iPhone app for collectors
Now you can have the world's best collecting opportunities at your fingertips, like never before
Posted: 22 July 2010
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Important 19th-20th century Gallantry and Campaign medals head to auction
Brightwells is selling a collection of medals for the Battalions of the King’s Shropshire Light Infantry
Posted: 21 July 2010
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Battle of Trafalgar medal and other treasures star at Spink
The medal of a soldier who fought alongside Horatio Nelson is auctioning in London, this Thursday
Posted: 20 July 2010
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Collectors remember the 19th century Indian Mutiny at Bonhams
These historic medals were consigned by two British soldiers who spent nine months in captivity...
Posted: 18 July 2010
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Victoria Cross from a hero of Lucknow and Honduras comes to auction
The medals of Admiral Salmon, alongside his sword, are going under the hammer at Spink
Posted: 16 July 2010
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Military medal group from the 'Forgotten War' brings £66,000 in London
Remembering J A W Robson, whose battalion 'saved United Nations forces in Korea from a major disaster'
Posted: 14 July 2010
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The $45,000 painting of Admiral Nelson's most glorious victory
Today, the 1798 Battle of the Nile remains one of the greatest victories in British Naval history...
Posted: 13 July 2010
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Medals of gunner from WW2’s first major naval battle lead UK auction
Historic DSM medals awarded to Officer R McClarnan by George VI sold at Dix Noonan Webb
Posted: 12 July 2010
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Original 1851 Navy Colt revolver will auction in Detroit
Devised by Samuel Colt, this precision revolver could go off with a bang at DuMouchelles' sale
Posted: 8 July 2010
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War medals from Afghanistan go under the hammer at Dix Noonan Webb
The two awards to men killed in battle over a century ago echo the current conflict
Posted: 6 July 2010
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Hitler's prison visitation cards, and letter to a Mercedes dealer, bring €27,000
Walter Behringer has sold 500 documents that will fascinate both collectors and history buffs
Posted: 5 July 2010
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Personal items from the Indian Mutiny auction in the UK
Medals, documents and other treasures from India's revolt against the British are up for sale
Posted: 5 July 2010
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Hitler's letter to a car dealer, and Mengele's to his wife, appear at auction
Back in 1924, the future Nazi leader was pleading for a discount on a Mercedes
Posted: 2 July 2010
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American War of Independence powder horn sounds at $16,450
Private Benjamin Steadman's carved horn is what remains of his prolific military career...
Posted: 30 June 2010
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Napoleon Bonaparte's hair sells for $13,200 in New Zealand auction
Cut the morning after the French Emperor's death in 1821, the remarkable artefact sold in Auckland
Posted: 30 June 2010
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An exclusive look at Hong Kong's love affair with collectibles...
A new report has found that Hong Kong's investors are confident - especially about tangible assets
Posted: 29 June 2010
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Confederate Navy Lieutenant's Colt pistol could blast to £15,000
A revolver owned by the Fifth Lieutenant of the feared CSS Alabama is auctioning at Bonhams
Posted: 29 June 2010
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Historic Civil War Gatling gun conquers all for $280,000
Dr R J Gatling's fearsome invention sold alongside captured two Civil War flags, in California
Posted: 28 June 2010
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Medals of the man who ‘saved Winston Churchill from death' go to auction
A Distinguished Conduct Medal of the great leader’s saviour will auction at Dix Noonan Webb
Posted: 22 June 2010
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Museum's 'King Henry II' helmet appears for sale priced £7,950
Collectors have a chance to buy 'one of the most singularly beautiful antique helmets' online
Posted: 22 June 2010
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Collector buys historic Amelia Earhart letter for a bargain $3,125
'Trans-oceanic flying is inevitable... possibly within the next decade' writes the aviation pioneer...
Posted: 21 June 2010
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WWII Distinguished Flying Cross leads medals sale
The auction tomorrow will include a range of military awards and also an antique Colt revolver
Posted: 17 June 2010
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Militaria from World Wars, Korea and Vietnam to sell at Cowan's
Highlights include a rare US WWI helmet produced by the Ford Motor Co, and a $6,000 Nazi uniform
Posted: 15 June 2010
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Youngest British Divisional Commander's WWI medals go to auction
Behind this DSO group of medals is the story of HK Bethell's remarkable career and fine leadership
Posted: 15 June 2010
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Flags from 'bloody' Civil War Naval attack are priced $25,000
Two signal pennants from the 1864 Battle of Mobile Bay will auction alongside a Gatling gun...
Posted: 13 June 2010
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Russian Order of St Andrew brings £1.32m World Record price at medals auction
The rare gold and enamel sash badge and breast stars exceeded all expectations in the £4m sale
Posted: 11 June 2010
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Battle of the Boyne eye witness account sells for £43,200
Captain John Stevens's report tripled its estimate, selling with James Joyce and Lewis Carroll
Posted: 9 June 2010
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Rare George Cross medal braves the auctioneer's hammer
The award will sell at Morton and Eden alongside an £180,000 Russian Order of St. Andrew
Posted: 9 June 2010
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WWI Distinguished Flying Crosses sell alongside a CBE in London
Collectors won't want to miss this militaria auction, featuring some Davison's Nile medals
Posted: 7 June 2010
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$250,000 Gatling gun set to mow down opposition at collectible firearm auction
The early machine gun will appear alongside a broad selection of vintage pistols and rifles
Posted: 3 June 2010
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Collectors can buy this 1931 Bentley 4½ Litre Tourer online
Its history includes racing success and service in WW2 - and online bidding closes tomorrow
Posted: 1 June 2010
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General Eisenhower's helmet heads militaria auction
A helmet belonging to America's WWII General is to sell alongside General Patton's holster
Posted: 1 June 2010
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Unique David Bomberg painting drops a bomb at £200,000
So dedicated was the artist, that he got lost among 10,000 tons of bombs to produce this incredible work...
Posted: 30 May 2010
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Parchment signed by Sir Francis Drake could sell for $70,000
An agreement bearing the autograph of the second man to circle the globe will excite bidders
Posted: 20 May 2010
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€120,000 Battle of Lepanto painting auctions at Sotheby's today
Andries van Eertvelt's depiction of the Ottoman Empire's landmark victory will sell in Amsterdam
Posted: 18 May 2010
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Rare General James Wolfe portrait marches to auction, priced £120,000
Bonhams is selling a remarkable painting of Wolfe's 1759 British assault on Quebec, in July
Posted: 18 May 2010
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Lawrence of Arabia's £32,000 diary appears at Lyon & Turnbull
A copy of Seven Pillars of Wisdom, with a signed letter by TE Lawrence, will go under the hammer
Posted: 16 May 2010
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Japanese armour sells for £120,000 at Bonhams
The best examples of ivory carvings, early porcelain and armour all attracted strong bids in London
Posted: 12 May 2010
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The Collections of Steve Forbes
The publisher, businessman and collector of Churchillian memorabilia
Posted: 12 May 2010
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WW2 Spitfire pilot's log book flies into UK auction
The book documents Sir Douglas Bader's flights in 1945, when he was shot down and captured
Posted: 11 May 2010
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Worth a bomb: Man tries to sell WW2 munition on the internet
Left lying in a Donegal ditch for 60 years, the inert explosive caused some fresh alarm
Posted: 10 May 2010
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Crimean Diplomatic cover negotiates 11 times its estimate
With a large number of stamps to ensure safe passage, the Belgian cover brought €45,000
Posted: 4 May 2010
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Order of the Double Dragon descends on Vienna
The beautifully preserved Chinese award will star in a sale later this month
Posted: 2 May 2010
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'The Arms & Armour market has never been stronger...'
Says Bonhams, whose sale yesterday was lead by the £60,000 sword of a brave 19th century lieutenant
Posted: 30 April 2010
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George Washington autograph appears in rare coins auction
Estimated at $10,000, this old document will feature in Spink Smythe's Texas sale, next month
Posted: 29 April 2010
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Intrepid young Navy commander's sword could bring £45,000
Aged just 21, Lieutenant Mulcaster was put in charge of two boats to apprehend two Spanish luggers...
Posted: 28 April 2010
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The Story of... Victoria Cross winner Corporal Joseph Kaeble
Advanced upon by 50 of the enemy, Corporal Kaeble rose above his parapet and fired back...
Posted: 28 April 2010
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£68,900 'Counter-terrorism medal' defeats expectations
'Jacky' Miller disguised himself with boot polish to infiltrate and destroy a guerrilla group in Kenya
Posted: 26 April 2010
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Boy grenadier's hat worth a bomb
The vibrant red Mitre Cap led an Oxford Militaria sale alongside a German badge set
Posted: 23 April 2010
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Winston Churchill (1874–1965) autographed photograph (PF8)
A stunning autographed photograph of Winston Churchill in his most recognizable pose, complete with bow-tie.
Posted: 23 April 2010
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£150,000 for the medals of a 'Wing Commander of outstanding merit'
The DSO medal group of Captain P H "Dutch" Hugo sold alongside two VCs in today's Spink auction
Posted: 22 April 2010
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'A magnificent example of coolness and gallantry'
WW2 pilot P H 'Dutch' Hugo's Distinguished Service Order may soar to £120,000 at Spink
Posted: 20 April 2010
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Sword presented by Edward VII carves out £10,000
Given to Sir Dighton Probyn by Edward when he was just a young prince starred at Dominic Winter
Posted: 18 April 2010
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Mysterious ancient helmet battles to €77,000
From a group of 17 helmets, this 5th century BC relic far-exceeded its €10,000 estimate in Munich
Posted: 13 April 2010
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The £220,000 Victoria Cross of Wing Commander H G Malcolm
A posthumous award to a WW2 pilot who pressed his attack to the bitter end comes to auction
Posted: 13 April 2010
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Artworks by Adolf Hitler could bring £100,000
A sketch of Hitler playing Lenin at chess will also appear in the Shropshire auction
Posted: 12 April 2010
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Boxer medals punch above their weight
Two medal lots from the Chinese Rebellion performed well at Dix Noonan Webb
Posted: 9 April 2010
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How to make money from Collectibles
The financial markets have lost our trust. It's time to look at Alternatives
Posted: 7 April 2010
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How to... Buy at antiques and collectibles auctions
Auctions can be fast-paced, and it's vital that you know what you're doing. Here's how to play the game...
Posted: 7 April 2010
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'Devil's Own' War Medal charges to £9,000
A 200 year old award connected to a famous battalion doubled its estimate at Dix Noonan Webb
Posted: 6 April 2010
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Bonhams sporting gun sale goes with a bang
Classic Purdey shotguns have smashed their estimates at auction
Posted: 5 April 2010
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Rare UMC bullet board shoots to $11,769 in online sale
This un-restored factory gun catridge holder from 1899 was the star lot in an auction of militaria
Posted: 1 April 2010
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Striking Russian and French militaria auctions in Munich
An exceptional €65k Order of St Alexander Nevsky diamond star will sell at Hermann Historica
Posted: 30 March 2010
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HMS Leviathan heads to auction
A stunning 1:48 scale dockyard model is set to make waves on the auction block
Posted: 29 March 2010
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Friend of Hemingway's pistols auction at Bonhams
Pistols owned by Major Dick Cooper, a renowned game hunter, are up for sale next month
Posted: 26 March 2010
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WWI Distinguished Service Medal and Bar comes to auction
A Great War medal awarded to a crewman for his actions alongside Tom Crisp VC is for sale
Posted: 25 March 2010
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French 17th century helmet gets ahead at auction
The rare piece of armour, thought to have belonged to Louis XIII's bodyguard, brought €30k
Posted: 24 March 2010
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Ambulance driver's exceptional WW1 collection appears on eBay
A trove of medals, militaria, candid personal diaries and letters is being auctioned online
Posted: 22 March 2010
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€30k helmet of Louis XIII's bodyguard for sale
The unusual piece of armour will go under the hammer in Sarzana, Italy
Posted: 20 March 2010
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Gold-inlaid Colt brings $259k
This beautiful handgun, presented to a 'shoot first...' lawman a century ago, excited bidders
Posted: 18 March 2010
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Space Cold War telescope priced at $10k
A device from a Russian Military space station used to spy on the US will auction at Waddington's
Posted: 18 March 2010
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'Once in a lifetime find' of posters to sell
Bearing a variety of stern and inspiring captions, the WWII propaganda pieces may bring £4k
Posted: 17 March 2010
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Today in History... Captain Oates makes his gallant sacrifice
March 16 1912: A member of Scott's ill-fated expedition walks out into a blizzard to aid the others
Posted: 16 March 2010
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Unique Luger shoots high to bring $494k
The century old antique was the star at Greg Martin Auctions on Sunday
Posted: 16 March 2010
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'The finest gunsmith's' firearms head to auction
Antique weapons and militaria from the Napoleonic era, and elsewhere, will auction at James D Julia
Posted: 13 March 2010
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Unique WW2 Military Cross set priced up to £4k
The medals of a British Major who carried out an exemplary mission go under the hammer
Posted: 12 March 2010
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Editor's comment: Middle Classes on the march
Two billion extra by 2030, says Goldman Sachs
Posted: 11 March 2010
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For sale on Sunday: the Million Dollar Luger pistol
This unique, century-old antique has already achieved a high bid of $370k
Posted: 11 March 2010
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Map of the Battle of Yorktown sets $1.15m World Record
The unique, hand-drawn work of a turning point in American history was an extraordinary sale
Posted: 11 March 2010
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'Build a £1m collection - proof that you, or anyone else, can do it'
Paul explains how to build your own £1m collection - whether it's wine, teddy bears or banknotes
Posted: 10 March 2010
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Churchill, Mussolini and Napoleon autographs for sale
Signatures by three war leaders of differing countries and reputations will auction in Rome
Posted: 10 March 2010
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Antique Sharps rifle leads militaria sale
This 19th century rifle, built by Sharps and designed by Hugo Borchardt, sold at Batterman's
Posted: 9 March 2010
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Unique Kentucky rifle blasts to $12k
Alongside Japanese robots and vintage advertising ornaments, this historic gun sold at Morphy's
Posted: 8 March 2010
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Gold Colt revolver priced at $18k
Possibly engraved for General Huerta, President of Mexico, this gold Colt will sell at Baterman's
Posted: 7 March 2010
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Scarce WW2 Walther PP handgun could bring $6k
This perfectly preserved piece from the collection of David Cheney auctions this month
Posted: 5 March 2010
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Today in History... Colt makes its first production-model revolver
March 5, 1836: Samuel Colt, credited with popularising the revolver, builds the .34-caliber
Posted: 5 March 2010
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'Mind boggling' aviation collection for sale
Geoff Stanton lived and breathed war memorabilia - and now his artefacts are going to auction
Posted: 4 March 2010
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Officers' decorations double their estimates
Three 19th century pieces of officers' uniforms have sold at Bosley's
Posted: 4 March 2010
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Rare Silver Edward Medal goes under the hammer
The medals of Thomas Tattersall, decorated for bravery during WW1, are on offer today
Posted: 2 March 2010
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$6k for a rare set of Third Reich medals
A Grand Cross - Order of the German Eagle is up for sale this month
Posted: 1 March 2010
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Berlusconi ‘bought Napoleon’s bed’
The flamboyant Italian PM is believed to have purchased his hero’s four-poster
Posted: 28 February 2010
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Today in History... Britain announces its atomic bomb
February 26, 1952: Winston Churchill reveals that Britain has constructed a controversial weapon
Posted: 26 February 2010
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Treaty of France's 'foremost 15th century engineer' for sale
A book possibly written by Vauban, the pre-eminent military designer, will auction in Paris
Posted: 25 February 2010
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WW1 Flying Ace's Log Book goes under the hammer
The records of a war hero from Kilburn will find a new home by the beginning of March
Posted: 23 February 2010
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Victoria Cross winners celebrated by £1m museum
VC wins from Welsh soldiers in 1879 and 1944 will be amongst the displays
Posted: 22 February 2010
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Largest badge collection in the World sells at Bosleys
Over 50 years, Hugh King built a world-renowned militaria collection - and now it's going to auction
Posted: 19 February 2010
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19th century weapons to auction in Detroit
A three-day sale at DuMouchelles auction house will offer a range of collectible antique firearms
Posted: 18 February 2010
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Today in History... Winston Churchill makes his first speech
February 18, 1901: Britain's great WW2 leader stands up in Parliament for the first time
Posted: 18 February 2010
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Hermann Historica joins Dreweatts and Bloomsbury
The German militaria specialists will give them a hand in arms and armoury
Posted: 17 February 2010
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Fighting to preserve the Confederates' last hope
A society of Civil War re-enactors are raising money to preserve a 150-year-old Unionist flag
Posted: 16 February 2010
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'Occupied Japan' is #1 for collectors
A leading price guide has compiled the top internet searches by 100,000s of collectors, last month
Posted: 15 February 2010
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Paris sale goes wild for the Old West
Drouot is auctioning a collection of historic Indian and US weaponry and memorabilia, tomorrow
Posted: 15 February 2010
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£15k for a piece of the first atomic bomb
A spare fragment from 'Little Boy', dropped on Hiroshima in 1945, has emerged on the market
Posted: 12 February 2010
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Antique Kentucky rifle could blast to $12k
Decorated with silver Indians and eagles, this one-of-a-kind weapon is auctioning in the US
Posted: 11 February 2010
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$15k for the Order of the Striped Tiger
A beautiful Chinese award for military merit is to sell in Hong Kong
Posted: 10 February 2010
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Last chance to bid for a Marquess' Military Cross
The sale of a nearly fine group of rare medals concludes today
Posted: 8 February 2010
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German WW1 flying ace's medals bring $28k
Fokker pilot Adolf Ritter von Tutschek's "Blue Max" award and other decorations auctioned online
Posted: 5 February 2010
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Swords, badges and WW2 militaria come to Bosley's
Here's a quick look at next month's militaria sale in Buckinghamshire, England
Posted: 4 February 2010
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Chamberlain letter leads militaria sale
A Civil War record penned by the legendary Union Army officer has auctioned in Pennsylvania
Posted: 3 February 2010
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$12k for the way of the Samurai
Ancient Japanese artistry and combat clash with this pair of finely crafted 400-year-old swords
Posted: 2 February 2010
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Kit Carson signed photo sells for $57k
The portrait of the great American Civil War soldier and guide has doubled its estimate
Posted: 2 February 2010
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19th century Dragoon pistol sells for $8k
Historic firearms are continuing to bring several thousands at auction, most recently at Fontaine's
Posted: 1 February 2010
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Interview: David Erskine-Hill, Medal Specialist at Dix Noonan Webb
'Generations of collectors have been worthy guardians’ of medals, says David Erskine-Hill in this interview
Posted: 29 January 2010
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Cromwell's Civil War letters head to auction
A number of historical documents written and signed by Oliver Cromwell are selling at Bonhams
Posted: 28 January 2010
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$30k signed portrait of Kit Carson goes under the hammer
A very rare photo with the famous guide and Civil War soldier's nickname inscribed is for sale in New York
Posted: 27 January 2010
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Important carving which sailed with Nelson returns to the Scilly Isles
The towering figure of a man sculpted from elm wood is displayed near where it was found
Posted: 26 January 2010
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$40k for a gold Luftwaffe Cross
A diamond studded piece of jewellery from a German pilot has reached the heights
Posted: 25 January 2010
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‘Firearms collectibles are on the rise,’ says Manion’s
Sale consignments of historic weapons are growing, says a leading militaria auction house
Posted: 22 January 2010
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'Peace of Paper' ticket brings £8k
Neville Chamberlain's 1938 negotiations with Hitler were worthless, but the memorabilia proves valuable
Posted: 21 January 2010
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"The 10 Secrets to Successful Collecting"
If you would like my personal advice and guidance I'm a phone call away
Posted: 20 January 2010
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The story of America in stamps, autographs and other collectibles
The extraordinary Floyd E Risvold Collection visits London before its sale in New York
Posted: 17 January 2010
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'Great Escape' PoWs' cartoons bring 10 times their estimate
Remarkable drawings by prisoners held in the camp featured in the 1963 film have sold at auction
Posted: 15 January 2010
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£3.3m needed to save UK's largest Anglo Saxon treasure
The hoard 'must not be split up' says leading historian campaigning to keep it in the Midlands, UK
Posted: 14 January 2010
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Diamond Swastika could fetch $50k
A rare WW2 German Original Kriegsmarine Uboat Badge is up for grabs in an online auction
Posted: 11 January 2010
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'Luxury Collectibles evade the recession,' says BBC
Prices are rising as investors look for 'safe' places for their cash
Posted: 11 January 2010
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It could be you - $10,000 Prize Draw
Free entry. One lucky subscriber will win a £5,000 ($7,500) Autograph portfolio. Two runners up will receive prizes valued at £1,000 ($1,500)
Posted: 10 January 2010
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Adolf Hitler's knife for sale
A U-boat captain's autograph and a propaganda book also go under the hammer
Posted: 8 January 2010
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Chamberlain's 'Peace in our Time' plane ticket to auction
The plane ticket Neville Chamberlin used to fly to negotiations with Hitler in 1938 is for sale
Posted: 7 January 2010
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This market is now worth £20m ($33m) per annum
Why are more and more people collecting rare medals?
Posted: 6 January 2010
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Today in History... Parliament votes to put Charles I on trial
January 6 1649: for the first time, a king stands accused of treason
Posted: 6 January 2010
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$120k ship model leads maritime sale
An exceptionally large and detailed 18th-19th century model is the flagship at Christie's New York
Posted: 4 January 2010
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