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Fabergé's Winter Egg sells for record £22.9m in London

A jewel-studded Fabergé egg, a 1913 gift for the mother of Russia's last emperor, has sold for a staggering £22.9 million at Christie's in London, setting a new world auction record. Discover the history of this imperial masterpiece.

Never-Before-Seen Photo of Thatcher with Queens for Sale

A previously unseen photograph of Margaret Thatcher with Queen Elizabeth II and the Queen Mother has been discovered and will be auctioned this Friday. Explore the details of this historic find and other personal items from the late Prime Minister's estat

Hugh Laurie's jacket found in charity shop, sold for £750

A savvy shopper uncovered a haul of designer clothes in London charity shops, including a jacket made for actor Hugh Laurie, making a £1,000 profit from one trip. Discover the secrets of sustainable, high-profit charity shopping.

Royal curtains recycled into Christmas stockings for charity

Old curtains from Sandringham House have been transformed into 25 luxury Christmas stockings by The King's Foundation Sewing Bee. 24 are being auctioned for charity, with one gifted to the King. Bid now to own a unique piece of royal history.

Cilla Black's Wardrobe Raises £40k for Charity

The late TV icon Cilla Black's pristine wardrobe collection has sold at auction, raising a fantastic £40,000 for Variety, the Children's Charity. Discover how her legacy lives on.

Lost Blackadder Script Auction for Charity

An unfilmed Blackadder Christmas special script from 1988 goes to auction, featuring Stephen Fry's 'over-acting' and supporting children's education through Theirworld.

Klimt portrait sells for £179.7m at Sotheby's auction

Gustav Klimt's 'Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer' has sold for a staggering £179.7m at Sotheby's, becoming the second most expensive artwork ever sold at auction. Discover the story behind this record-breaking sale.

German Holocaust Artefacts Auction Cancelled

A controversial auction of Holocaust artefacts in Germany has been scrapped following complaints from survivors. Read how the 'System of Terror' sale was stopped.

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