Collectables
Five toy cars to collect if you are missing the joy of the open road
Thoughts of a long drive on the open road are not realistic for most of us right now, sadly, but you can indulge your love of cars in miniature versions thanks to the sale on April 6 held by Lewes auction house Wallis & Wallis.
Sold on thesaleroom.com: a rare Heuer chronograph, a monumental Lladró figure and a diving inkwell
From the thousands of lots that appear at auctions every week on thesaleroom.com, here we focus on three exceptional lots bought by online bidders in recent days.
Antique typewriters and office supplies puts new spin on working from home at online sale
Working from home is de riguer right now thanks to measures to contain the coronavirus – a good time to take a look at the wonderful selection of antique office equipment on offer online at Auction Team Breker via thesaleroom.com.
Sold on thesaleroom.com: an early mah-jong set brings £3700
Most mah-jong sets at auction bring under £100. But earlier this month an online bidder paid many times that amount for a rare set spotted in Sheffield.
Stamp of approval: Books from assay office’s remarkable collection come to auction
A fascinating collection of books from The Birmingham Assay Office Library will be offered at auction tomorrow.
Sold on thesaleroom.com: A rare The Who poster headlines Somerset auction
A poster for a gig by The Who at The Blue Moon Club in Cheltenham attracted fans at a recent Gardiner Houlgate sale.
Get up to the frills with fans at Tennants online
Interested in starting a new habit or simply curious about historic objects? Fans are an enduringly popular if somewhat niche collecting field, but there are plenty out there to choose from.
What to buy online – four lots under £2000 coming up at auction
A Coadestone bust, a silvergilt cup and a pepperbox revolver are among four lots with estimates ranging from £300-2000.
Featured classic cars and more at Bonhams “MPH” auction
Bonhams offers a variety of classic cars at its regular MPH auctions.
Marvellous Mouseman: what to look for and where to find it
Robert ‘Mousey’ Thompson (1876-1955) was an English craftsman inspired by the British vernacular tradition, and his highly sought-after furniture is often marked by a small carved mouse.