Collectables
The definitive guide to buying vintage football programmes
Among the memorabilia you can find at auction, football programmes are an inexpensive and fun way to enhance your enjoyment of the national game. And given what’s in them, they are probably the most informative too.
The buyer's guide to different types of auctions
Every auction house gives each of its sales a specific title. Once you know what to look out for, it becomes very simple to browse a list of upcoming auctions to find what you want. Here is a quick guide.
How to assess the value of Star Wars memorabilia
The Star Wars universe continues to grow… and this is certainly the case when it comes to auctions.
Star Wars: the force is strong at auction
Star Wars fans get ready. The market for vintage toys relating to the original films seems to keep growing as they become increasingly collectable.
How to assess the value of champagne at auction
A wide variety of champagne is offered for sale at regular auctions on thesaleroom.com.
Heavy metal: Items from animator’s collection offered in timed online auction
Animator and filmmaker Richard Bazley can list Disney's ‘Pocahontas’, ‘Hercules’ and ‘Tarzan’ among his credits.
Cars for summer motoring
As the weather gets warmer, driving with the top down becomes a joy. Take a look at these classic convertibles to browse and bid on.
Sustainably, stylishly second-hand: lots to celebrate World Environment Day
World Environment Day (WED) bills itself as the largest international annual recognition for the environment.
What to look for when buying wine at auction
Fine wines are now firmly part of what is known as the ‘passion investment’ class – which means assets that could appreciate in value while providing great pleasure to their owners.
Seventy years of art, antiques and design to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is a historic first and chance to celebrate her long reign.