Latest News Articles by Tom Derbyshire
The fashion doll before Barbie courtesy of Madame Alexander
05 December 2022Bertha Alexander Behrman – aka Madame Alexander – was probably destined to be a doll maker.
Previews: issue 2571
05 December 2022A selection of 16 upcoming lots from auctions taking place around the UK.
Prices by the power of Grayskull
05 December 2022In 1981 the most powerful man in the universe, He-Man, began his fight against the evil Skeletor to save the planet of Eternia and protect Castle Grayskull.
Japanese robot is a diamond pleaser
05 December 2022Shown here is one of ‘very few known’ examples of Yonezawa’s c.1962 Diamond Planet Robot – the largest tin windup robot produced, 10in (24.5cm) high.
Elizabeth Gage earrings and a Gillray cartoon are among five lots to watch
28 November 2022With estimates from £600, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week.
High-tech early breech loaders broke new ground
28 November 2022At first glance this early 18th century British-made sporting flintlock is nothing particularly out of the ordinary, despite being impressively engraved and relief carved.
British pistols owned by American patriot
28 November 2022A pair of ornate presentation flintlock pistols made in London and later owned by an American patriot sold for $55,000 (£46,200) at a US saleroom.
Abijah’s powder horn shows Ranger value
28 November 2022A ‘Siege of Louisbourg’ powder horn belonging to one Ranger Abijah Smith sold for $17,500 (£15,200) at Bonhams Skinner in an auction on September 28 in Massachusetts.
Previews: issue 2570
28 November 2022A selection of 14 upcoming lots from auctions taking place around the UK.
‘The Day the Music Died’ poster sets auction record
21 November 2022The only known poster from ‘The Day the Music Died’ became the most expensive concert poster when it sold for a premium inclusive $447,000 ($379,500) at Heritage Auctions of Dallas on November 11.
Previews: issue 2569
21 November 2022A selection of 16 upcoming lots from auctions taking place around the UK.
Magic posters from the estate of Paul Daniels are among five lots to watch
21 November 2022With estimates from £700, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week.
A group of William and Mary walnut dining chairs is among five lots to watch
14 November 2022With estimates from £500-60,000 here are five previews of upcoming items.
Previews: issue 2568
14 November 2022A selection of 10 upcoming lots from auctions taking place around the UK and Ireland.
Pick of the week: Cap owned by an SAS ‘rogue hero’ takes five figure sum at auction
07 November 2022Militaria related to the SAS has never been short of eager collectors wanting to splash out for items connected with the British special forces unit.
Buckle up for a belting collection in Australia
07 November 2022One of the leading buckles collections in the world, many bought at Portobello Market in London in its 1970s heyday, is coming to auction in Australia.
A Doulton Lambeth ceramic and a Victorian cake stand are among six lots to watch
07 November 2022With estimates from £200-3500, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week.
Previews: issue 2567
07 November 2022A selection of eight upcoming lots from auctions taking place around the UK and Ireland.
Cap owned by a real SAS 'rogue hero' takes £16,000 at Kent auction
03 November 2022The SAS has never been short of eager collectors wanting to splash out for militaria connected with the British special forces unit.
UK buyer sought for record breaking RAF Victoria Cross medal
01 November 2022An export block has been issued on a Victoria Cross medal in the hope a UK buyer will emerge.