Elton John's 'Devastating' Loss Forces Watch Sale
Music icon Sir Elton John has been left heartbroken after being forced to sell part of his world-famous watch collection, following a multi-million pound theft from his French home.
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Antiques Roadshow's £6k ship log stuns experts
A remarkable piece of maritime history, the log book from the ship that inspired the first lifeboat service, leaves experts speechless with its staggering valuation on Antiques Roadshow.
Rare £5 banknote set to sell for £26,000 at auction
An extremely rare, nearly 100-year-old UK £5 banknote is expected to sell for a staggering £26,000 at auction. Issued from the historic Threadneedle Street branch, this note represents a golden opportunity for serious currency collectors.
'Fake' Tennis Bracelet Sells for a Staggering £10,000
A woman's disbelief turns to joy after discovering the 'costume jewellery' she wore for years is a genuine diamond tennis bracelet, selling for a staggering £10,000 at auction.
Rare Venetian painting found in Cambridge sells for £2.7m
A stunning 18th-century Venetian painting by Francesco Guardi, discovered in a Cambridge home, has fetched an astonishing £2.7 million at a specialist sale by Cheffins auctioneers, shattering its pre-sale estimate.
Lost Frida Kahlo portrait sells for £4.9m in London
A previously unseen portrait by iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, 'Diego y yo' (Diego and I), has sold for a record-breaking £4.9 million at Sotheby's London, marking a major event in the art world.
£1 Charity Shop Vase Valued at £20,000 on Antiques Roadshow
An Antiques Roadshow expert left a guest speechless after valuing a vase she found in a charity shop for just £1 at a staggering £20,000, uncovering its hidden imperial history.
Björn Borg Sells Historic Wimbledon Trophies
Swedish tennis icon Björn Borg is parting with his historic Wimbledon trophies and memorabilia in a high-profile auction, sparking intrigue and disappointment among fans and the tennis world.
Rare 1p Coin Sells For Astonishing £127,000
A seemingly ordinary 1p coin, minted with a unique error in 1983, has just sold at auction for a staggering £127,000, making it one of the most valuable modern coins in the UK.
Rare 50p coin discovered in change could fetch £50,000
A rare 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin, discovered in everyday change, is set to fetch up to £50,000 at auction, stunning its finder and captivating coin collectors nationwide.
Heathrow £45 luggage buy yields £2,500 designer jackpot
A savvy shopper's £45 purchase from Heathrow Airport's lost luggage auction revealed a hidden treasure trove of designer goods worth over £2,500, including a rare Moncler jacket.
Man Utd fan's 1999 programme find sells for £1,600
A Manchester United supporter stumbled upon a pristine official programme from the historic 1999 Champions League final. The rare find, discovered during a house clearance, has just sold at auction for an astonishing sum, thrilling collectors and fans ali
Inside Tom Cruise's World: Rare Hollywood Auction
An extraordinary auction has pulled back the curtain on Tom Cruise's illustrious career, offering fans a chance to own a piece of Hollywood history. From 'Top Gun' flight suits to 'Mission: Impossible' props, discover the iconic items that defined a legen
Rare Kew Gardens 50p coin sells for astonishing £6,800
An extremely rare Kew Gardens 50p coin has been sold for a staggering £6,800 at auction, making it one of the most valuable modern coins in circulation. Discover why this tiny piece of change is a numismatic superstar.
Family finds rare whisky & gold in £20 storage unit
A Midlands family struck gold after buying a forgotten storage unit for just £20, discovering a treasure trove of vintage whisky, jewellery, and collectables worth thousands.
‘Shed’ sells for staggering £485,000 in bidding war
A deceptively small property in Merseyside, which looks like a simple garden shed from the outside, has sold at auction for an eye-watering £485,000 after a fierce bidding battle, far exceeding its guide price.
The Conjuring House Sells at Auction
The infamous Rhode Island farmhouse that inspired 'The Conjuring' film series has sold at auction for an undisclosed sum. Discover the chilling history and what's next for this legendary property.
Real 'Conjuring' House Sells in Spooky Halloween Auction
The infamous Rhode Island farmhouse that inspired 'The Conjuring' film franchise has sold at auction for an undisclosed sum, just in time for Halloween. Discover the chilling history and new ownership of this world-renowned paranormal hotspot.
Rare Marvel comics collection could sell for £1.5m
A staggering collection of 25,000 Marvel comics, including ultra-rare first appearances of Spider-Man and The Avengers, is set to smash records at auction with an estimated value of £1.5 million.
The Block's Dylan & Jenny Slash Gold Coast Apartment Price
The Block 2023's Dylan and Jenny are forced to drastically reduce the price of their Gold Coast apartment after failing to sell at auction, highlighting a cooling property market.
Einstein's Nazi-era violin emerges for sale in London
A rare violin once owned by genius physicist Albert Einstein, which was smuggled out of 1930s Germany to escape Nazi confiscation, is now going up for auction in a major London sale.
Oligarch's £240m Superyacht for Auction in Gibraltar
The luxurious 'Axioma' superyacht, seized from sanctioned Russian oligarch Dmitry Pumpyansky, is set for a high-stakes auction in Gibraltar, symbolising the tangible impact of Western sanctions on Putin's inner circle.
Darth Vader's Lightsaber Sells for £2.2 Million
An iconic piece of cinema history, the original Darth Vader lightsaber prop from 'The Empire Strikes Back', has been sold for a colossal £2.2 million ($2.7m) at a prestigious auction in London, setting a new record for Star Wars memorabilia.
Darth Vader's Lightsaber Sells for £2.7 Million
An original lightsaber prop used by David Prowse as Darth Vader in The Empire Strikes Back has fetched a galactic £2.7 million at auction in Los Angeles, setting a new record for Star Wars memorabilia.
Darth Vader's Lightsaber Sells for £195,000
A piece of cinema history has sold for a record-breaking £195,000 at a British auction house, as the original Darth Vader lightsaber prop from 'The Empire Strikes Back' finds a new dark lord.
Darth Vader's Lightsaber Sells for £3.1M in Record Auction
A screen-used lightsaber prop from 'The Empire Strikes Back' has shattered records, becoming the most expensive film prop ever sold at auction to an anonymous UK bidder.
70 Unclaimed Guinness World Records Await UK Champions
Discover the bizarre and brilliant Guinness World Records still waiting for a UK champion. From extreme potato peeling to massive vinyl collections, your chance for glory is here.
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