The Journal

King Henry VIII and the garments of Royalty

By: Luke Davies on 10-Jan-2020

Remember when you were 17 and started embarking on romantic relationships. Indulging in frivolities and getting swept away in it all so much you felt like you could lose your ...

MatchBox Car Collection Sells At Auction for £300,000

By: Mark Falco on 9-Jan-2020

A collection of MatchBox cars dubbed by experts as one of the worlds finest has just sold at auction for a striking £300,000.The collection dates back over 60 years and totals ...

A Whirlwind Decade - The Rise of Auctions

By: Mark Falco on 8-Jan-2020

The 2010s was a whirlwind. It seems like a lifetime ago that Gordon Brown was Prime Minister, Kate and Will got married, and London hosted the Olympic Games.The last decade has ...

Going the Extra (Red) Mile

By: Jacob Margiotta on 13-Dec-2019

After my rant last time out, I’m pleased to report this week's Jiblette is a much more life-affirming anecdote!Tis the season and all that…After our most recent Live Auction ...

'Perfect' whisky collection could sell for £8m at auction

By: Mark Falco on 11-Dec-2019

A gigantic haul of 3,900 bottles of whisky is due to go to auction in February next year.

'Hungry artist' eats £100,000 banana

By: Mark Falco on 10-Dec-2019

Surrounded by art aficionados and influencers in a gallery in Miami Beach, a man walked up and ate one of the exhibits. Luckily it wasn't anything hanging around Tracey Emin's ...

Jesse Owens' 1936 Olympic Medal Goes to Auction

By: Mark Falco on 7-Dec-2019

The 1936 Olympic games were infamous for several reasons as sports took a back seat and politics and propaganda took hold.

The Cannonball Run - A new race record!

By: Luke Davies on 6-Dec-2019

Have you ever sat at your steering wheel looking out at the congested road in front as the glare of the brake lights scorns your morning eyes and wondered, when did I get sick ...

Get your Christmas gifts at auction this year

By: Mark Falco on 4-Dec-2019

Remember when you rushed into town on Christmas Eve and spent an extortionate amount on the wrong gifts? Remember when you told yourself that you'd never do it again?

Orville and Emu Puppets Heading to Auction

By: Mark Falco on 28-Nov-2019

Orville the Duck and Emu puppets go to auction at Bonhams in London next month.

First ever Marvel comic sells for £981,000

By: Mark Falco on 27-Nov-2019

A rare first edition of the first Marvel comic book has sold for a record $1.26m (£981,00) at auction.

Making a bid for better health

By: Luke Davies on 27-Nov-2019

Like entering a cave of wonders without the fear of the entrance shutting behind you, Auctions offer a world of possibility. You can find things you've always dreamed of along ...

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Banksy Sculpture Pulled From Sotheby's Auction

By: Mark Falco on 23-Nov-2019

Banksy's sculpture The Drinker has been withdrawn from Sotheby's London auction.The sculpture was due to be one of the highlights of Sotheby's contemporary art sale with a high ...

Mince Pies and Covfefe

By: Luke Davies on 22-Nov-2019

Recently here at William George, we did a relocation exercise to a wonderful building in the heart of our city, Peterborough. Our world of auctions is constantly evolving and ...

In the back seat...

By: Jacob Margiotta on 21-Nov-2019

“I like the peace, in the back seat. I don’t have to drive. I don’t have to speak”Not my words, but the lyrics of the ethereal band Arcade Fire.Obviously they have never ...

Iconic Robert Smith Shirt Goes to Auction

By: Mark Falco on 21-Nov-2019

The Cure have announced that they are auctioning a shirt worn by lead singer, Robert Smith, to raise money for charity.The black shirt will be auctioned at Bonhams next month ...

Bobby Moore's First Cap Up For Auction

By: Mark Falco on 15-Nov-2019

England's qualification for Euro 2020 was secured on Thursday, courtesy of a resounding 7-0 win against Montenegro.

Chinese Teapot Sells at Auction for £1m

By: Mark Falco on 14-Nov-2019

It seems like every couple of months a little piece of pottery smashes its estimate and sells for a colossal amount.

Classic, Prestige and Performance Car Auctions

By: Lewis Findley on 14-Nov-2019

Your dream car is closer than you think The cars you had on your wall, argued relentlessly about and gawped at in the street are not a million miles away.

The History of Bentley Motors

By: Lewis Findley on 7-Nov-2019

Bentley Motors - Luxury & Performance Founded by Walter Owen Bentley in 1919, the ideals that laid Bentley's foundation was an endeavour "To build a fast car, a good car, the ...

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