Gold coins lose none of their shine as “Brasher” doubloon sells for a record price

Gold coins lose none of their shine as “Brasher” doubloon sells for a record price
The New York-style Brasher gold coin just set a new record auction sale price of $9.4. Chris Carter reports
12 Feb 2021
Brexit sparks an exodus of artworks form the UK

Brexit sparks an exodus of artworks form the UK
The last days of Britain's membership of the EU saw a rush to get artworks out of the country before the introduction of new export rules.
29 Jan 2021
Whisk yourself away to better times with transport memorabilia

Whisk yourself away to better times with transport memorabilia
Nostalgia is driving a boom in transport memorabilia, including tube train luggage racks and illuminated garage signs. Chris Carter reports.
29 Jan 2021
Rare book collecting booms in lockdown

Rare book collecting booms in lockdown
The trade in rare books has taken off during the pandemic, says Chris Carter.
27 Nov 2020
Collectables: the Pokémon craze lives on

Collectables: the Pokémon craze lives on
The generation that got hooked on Pokémon are now collecting. Chris Carter reports.
13 Nov 2020
Lego: building profits from plastic bricks
Lego: building profits from plastic bricks
The popularity of Lego boomed as bored workers twiddled their thumbs at home. Chris Carter reports
23 Sep 2020
Classic football shirts: check your wardrobe for hidden treasure
Classic football shirts: check your wardrobe for hidden treasure
Classic football shirts are soaring in price. Have you got a winner in the wardrobe? Chris Carter reports
10 Jul 2020

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The art world goes online with virtual auctions
The art world goes online with virtual auctions
The pandemic has presented new challenges for auction houses, says Chris Carter
12 Jun 2020
New ways to profit from a love of whisky
New ways to profit from a love of whisky
Chris Carter looks at the latest online developments for whisky lovers.
29 May 2020
Wine-lovers sniff opportunity online
Wine-lovers sniff opportunity online
The lockdown has seen wine lovers rush online, says Chris Carter.
29 May 2020
The £2m lump of rock up for auction
The £2m lump of rock up for auction
This $2m lump of moon rock is astronomical in more than one sense of the word. Chris Carter reports
15 May 2020
The art world is back in business
The art world is back in business
Art galleries and auction houses are tentatively looking to reopen their doors as the pandemic starts to subside.
15 May 2020
Diamonds lose their sparkle for investors
Diamonds lose their sparkle for investors
Diamonds are no longer among investors’ best friends, says Chris Carter
17 Apr 2020
The messages written in coins
The messages written in coins
Centuries ago, coins were used to convey messages across borders, says Chris Carter. And as an exhibition in Abu Dhabi shows, they still speak to us c…
2 Apr 2020
Having the time of your life
Having the time of your life
SPONSORED CONTENT – The auction scene has never been more dynamic. And now seasoned collectors and beginners alike can view and bid on a wide range of…
10 Feb 2020