Unique Items
Napoleon memorabilia still fighting strong 200 years after his abdication
Items connected to the famous French leader are still collectible for those wanting a piece of history...
Antique 'canned laughter' machines will raise a smile at Don Presley Auctions
Two prototypes from the patent race for potted giggles could bring up to $100,000 for charity
Famed Lady Blunt Stradivarius violin makes $15.9m world record price for charity
The antique instrument was sold for the benefit of Japan's earthquake and tsunami funds
Gooding & Co offers 'oldest surviving production Bentley in existence'
Estimates are available on request for Chassis 3, which auctions at Pebble Beach, US, in August
Collectibles auction advice: 'Do your research to reap the benefits'
The memorabilia auction to end them all, of Debbie Reynold's collection, is lighting up Beverly Hills...
The Story of... Gandhi's mysterious missing glasses
One of the few items owned by the Indian hero, his specs seem to have curiously vanished...
Elegant French furniture to feature in sale at Adam's next week
It is an exciting time for furniture collectors, with Louis XV and XVI pieces starring in this event
Bonhams holds rare sale of unique Emmanuel Alfred Beurdeley furniture
Considered one of the finest artists of his generation, Beurdeley's works rarely appear for sale...
Why Charles Lindbergh is still flying high on the collectibles markets
As his momentous flight passes out of living memory, items connected to his legacy are more valuable...
Collecting with dinosaurs... 'Fighting' skeletons battle to $2.75m at Heritage
A 'fighting' pair of fossils stole the show yesterday in this unique auction of natural history items
Revealing the letter from a doomed marriage which changed history...
England's King Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon wed on this day in 1509...
BBC Radio Scotland and Paul Fraser Collectibles discuss Marilyn Monroe's 'itch'
Why could Monroe's dress be the best investment you've never tried? Listen here to find out...


