Great Britain 1840
1d Penny Black Plate 1b

The largest surviving multiple of the world’s first postage stamp.

Accompanied with a 1996 independent certificate of authenticity issued by the British Philatelic Association.

Britain’s Rarest Stamp

It holds the undisputed title of Great Britain’s most valuable single stamp.

Of the three examples of the legendary plate 77 penny red remaining in private hands, this is considered the finest example.

James I
VF, Gold Unit of 20 Shillings

• 9.92g of 22 carat gold
• Certified authenticity by The Royal Mint
• Very Fine condition

King Henry VIII Signed Petition

Rare document signed “Henry R” by one of England’s most iconic monarchs in 1542.

Queen Elizabeth I
Signed Royal Manuscript

A highly rare Royal manuscript signed by Queen Elizabeth I in 1591. A museum-quality display piece which would grace any collection in the world.

Admiral Horatio Nelson
Snuff Box

A snuff box belonging to Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson. Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) was a British naval officer famous for his victories against the French during the Napoleonic Wars and is remembered as one of the greatest British war heroes in history.

Winston Churchill Personal Glasses

Winston Churchill wore these tortoiseshell reading glasses in 1954, during his second tenure as prime minister.

Marilyn Monroe “Happy Birthday Mr. President" Hair

This large lock of blonde hair was trimmed from Monroe’s head by Robert Champion (her hairdresser), just prior to her iconic birthday performance for JFK.

Salvador Dali Dragon Artwork

Salvador Dali was a Spanish surrealist painter best known for his inspiring artworks, and he remains a hugely influential figure in the art world.

Pablo Picasso
Drawing & Signed Catalogue

This original artwork by Pablo Picasso, rendered in purple and black crayon, depicts a portrait of a bearded man. Boldly signed and dated by the artist in the same black crayon “3.2.62”.

The Shining (1980)
Prop Stunt Axe

A prop stunt axe from Stanley Kubrick’s classic horror film The Shining (1980). Used by Jack Nicholson in his portrayal of Jack Torrance. Arguably the most striking prop in cinema history.

Charles Lindbergh
The Spirit of St. Louis Collection

An extraordinary piece of aviation history. Original parts of the Spirit of St Louis used during Charles Lindbergh’s record-setting New York to Paris flight in 1927.

Mahatma Gandhi
Personal Bowl, Fork & Spoons

Historically important metal food bowl, two wooden spoons and a wooden fork owned by Mahatma Gandhi, “Father of the Nation”. Used by Gandhi during his incarceration at Aga Khan Palace in Pune, as well as at the Palm-Bun house, Juhu Beach, Mumbai.

Buzz Aldrin
Personally owned & worn
NASA flight training suit

From the Gemini 12 and Apollo 11 missions. This suit is one of the few major items relating to the Apollo 11 mission that remains in private hands. A unique piece of space history.