Latest News Articles by Tom Derbyshire
Busby Babe Johnny Berry remembered thanks to medal sale success
27 March 2023In one way, Johnny Berry (1926-94) was luckier than many of Manchester United’s Busby Babes: he survived the Munich air disaster on February 6, 1958, that killed many of his teammates.
Surrealist carpet designed comes with heart and sole
27 March 2023Footprint design telling a story of lost love stars among a selection of ‘out of the ordinary’ collectables lots sold at auction
Photo shows Gunners still south of the river
27 March 2023With Arsenal still setting the pace at the top of the Premier League as we went to press, several lots offered at Graham Budd’s (24% buyer’s premium) sale on March 7-8 acted as a reminder of the club’s formative days.
Poster from era with Sex Pistols on the cusp of success
27 March 2023On November 26, 1976, the Sex Pistols released their first single, Anarchy in the UK.
Silver meant first place in the first revived Olympics
27 March 2023Gold has become the standard to aspire to at the Olympics but for the first version of the modern summer Games it was silver.
No Dickens available but a cricket tour at least
27 March 2023“A very rare and early item of cricketing history” is how Knights Sporting Auctions (20% buyer’s premium) describes the large silk handkerchief shown here.
Tolkien’s family and friends
27 March 2023Middle-Earth history works edited by Christopher and two copies of The Hobbit with interesting links
Aircraft model made in London proves a cut above in Canadian saleroom
27 March 2023Beautiful construction, rarity and interesting history combined to make a British-made cutaway model sought after in a Canadian auction.
Early example of Donald Duck merchandise flies high
27 March 2023On June 9, 1934, Donald Duck made his debut in a supporting role in a Silly Symphony cartoon titled The Wise Little Hen.
Pick of the week: Notable name seals the deal at £10,000
20 March 2023An original owner of considerable military renown made the difference when a c.1820 gold fob seal came up for auction in London on March 14.
A Charles II stumpwork casket is among five lots to watch
20 March 2023With estimates from £400, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week.
Manchester United match programmes ‘could be unique survivors’
20 March 2023A pair of football programmes proved the pull of early Manchester United memorabilia remains strong among collectors
A Gillows side cabinet is among five lots to watch
13 March 2023With estimates from £400, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week
Receipt now reveals Nelson’s specs appeal
06 March 2023Nelson’s life and work has been exhaustively researched and evaluated since the day he died.
An 18th century bureau cabinet is among five lots to watch
06 March 2023With estimates from £800, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week.
Comic where Roy of the Rovers makes his debut comes to auction
27 February 2023For many British schoolchildren Roy of the Rovers was just as famous as any of the real-life footballers of the day.
An Edward Burne-Jones stained glass window by Morris & Co is among five lots to watch
27 February 2023With estimates from £300, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week.