Medal from 'the greatest single moment in American sports' auctions in Dallas

Medal from 'the greatest single moment in American sports' auctions in Dallas

This is the only gold medal from the US Olympic hockey team's 1980 win to sell on the private markets
A troublesome King's collectibles command strong prices at a Spink auction

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
Are 'multi-millionaire' X Factor rejects Jedward turning into Bill Gross?

Are 'multi-millionaire' X Factor rejects Jedward turning into Bill Gross?

The duo have made their first foray into alternative investments - with some very unusual choices...
World's most valuable Barbie brings $302,500 at Christie's New York

World's most valuable Barbie brings $302,500 at Christie's New York

Wearing jewellery by Stefano Canturi, the doll sold for nearly 18-times her last World Record price...
London gangsters the Kray twins' letters sell for £20,780 at UK auction

London gangsters the Kray twins' letters sell for £20,780 at UK auction

Ronnie and Reggie continue the ongoing success of criminals and outlaws on the auction block...
Pink evening dress worn by Princess Diana brings $5,000 in New York

Pink evening dress worn by Princess Diana brings $5,000 in New York

Remarkably, this dress was once auctioned for charity by Diana herself, just weeks prior to her death
George Best's 1968 European Cup Winner's medal scores £156,000

George Best's 1968 European Cup Winner's medal scores £156,000

It was from the day Manchester United became the first English team to win the European Cup...
The star wears Piaget: A watch engraved with Anne Hathaway's autograph sells today

The star wears Piaget: A watch engraved with Anne Hathaway's autograph sells today

The actress's fine timepiece is auctioning for charity, as is a wristwatch offered by Ralph Lauren
'Most extraordinary piece of JFK-related memorabilia' could bring $5,000

'Most extraordinary piece of JFK-related memorabilia' could bring $5,000

Here's a potent, and highly unusual, relic of one of American presidential history's most iconic events
Smokin'! £403,000 for a sheet of stamps showing Audrey Hepburn with a cigarette

Smokin'! £403,000 for a sheet of stamps showing Audrey Hepburn with a cigarette

The exceptionally rare stamps, created less than 10 years ago, went under the hammer for charity
Today in History: Tommie Smith's Black Power salute rocks the 1968 Olympics

Today in History: Tommie Smith's Black Power salute rocks the 1968 Olympics

October 18, 1968: And now, 42 years after it happened, Smith's medal and trainers are up for sale
19th century quill pen gifted to a Russian prince could bring £100,000

19th century quill pen gifted to a Russian prince could bring £100,000

This piece symbolised many extraordinary achievements of a remarkable Russian statesman...