Latest News Articles by Tom Derbyshire
Brooch brings memories of a military hospital
08 September 2025Sold at £250, this brooch probably commemorates the opening of Hill House Military Hospital, also known as School Hill House Hospital, in Lewes.
Screamadelica album sun cover art taken higher than estimate
08 September 2025As an entire work, this huge oil on canvas by British artist Paul Cannell (1963-2005) might not seem that familiar.
Better together: the new Olympia Auctions duo delighted by their debut achievement
08 September 2025The first auction staged as a partnership between two renowned specialists produced a wide range of encouraging results
Minnie and Mickey Mouse car mascots stand out again
08 September 2025A pair of Minnie and Mickey Mouse car mascots now displayed on a wooden stand once had a much grander location, as a photo included with a lot in The Summer Transport Sale at Tennants (24% buyer’s premium) reveals.
Super prices for petrol pump globes
08 September 2025Easy to display and made in multiple variants, glass petrol pump globes are a popular choice at auction.
Lancer helmet charges in to hammer at £5200
08 September 2025Following the recent trend of 18th and 19th century helmets making strong prices at auction, this striking example hammered at £5200.
Incredible Hulk as a flexible friend in toy form
08 September 2025You might not like him when he’s angry, but as a stretch toy The Incredible Hulk is evidently very popular with collectors.
George Best’s European Cup semi-final shirt up for sale
02 September 2025George Best’s 1968 European Cup semi-final shirt is up for auction at Toovey’s in Washington, West Sussex, on October 9.
The £1.2m Baird Casket finds a UK home in private collection and stars in new book
01 September 2025A 14th century French gothic ivory casket or coffret that was completely unknown to the public until shortly before its sale at auction in 2021 has emerged in a UK private collection and is now also the subject of a new book.
Snuffbox relating to famed shipwreck rescue emerges at Gloucestershire auction
01 September 2025A silver snuffbox presented as a token of gratitude to a ship captain involved in the rescue of passengers from one of the most significant maritime disasters of the 19th century is on offer at The Cotswold Auction Company in Cirencester.
Buyer goes nuts about engineering trade display case
01 September 2025The British engineering company formerly known as Guest, Keen and Nettlefolds can trace its origins back to 1759 and the birth of the industrial revolution
Snuffbox said thanks for shipwreck rescue
01 September 2025A silver snuffbox presented as a token of gratitude to a ship captain involved in the rescue of passengers from one of the most significant maritime disasters of the 19th century is on offer at The Cotswold Auction Company in Cirencester on September 9.
Personal messages play huge part in John Peel record collection prices
01 September 2025Rare vinyl such as demos and limited editions can generate significant demand at auction, but sometimes it is the personal touch that matters as well.
How to get ahead in advertising: huge single-owner collection brings a packed saleroom
01 September 2025First part of extensive array amassed by Mike Standen attracts strong results
Jukebox became a space-age design classic
01 September 2025The AMI Continental II jukebox appeared in 1962, a time when space race excitement was gripping the US.
London auction offers medals and flying gear of RAF hero who was part of Great Escape plot
29 August 2025Stanley Gibbons Baldwin’s Medals and Militaria Auction on September 17 features a collection of items from Squadron Leader Peter Cairns, who took part in the Great Escape breakout plot during the Second World War.
Jersey museum successfully bids for top secret Second World War D-Day landing maps and Channel Islands liberation plan
26 August 2025Four top secret Second World War documents are to go on public display at a Jersey museum after being sold at auction by Hansons.
Live Aid programme signed by Sting, Phil Collins and Queen members marked ‘the greatest show on Earth’
25 August 2025This year marks the 40th anniversary of one of the most extraordinary music concerts ever held: Live Aid.
