Billionaire shocks by drinking tea from rare Chinese cup

A wealthy man from Shanghai has shocked a number of people in China by drinking tea from a rare antique ‘chicken cup’.

Chinese social websites have been inundated with (more…)

Rare receipt for sale of slave to be put on public display

An American historical society is celebrating after finally raising sufficient funds to purchase a rare bill of sale detailing the transaction for a young boy to be used as a slave.

The document was bought from an (more…)

Rare ‘silver’ coin causes a stir at auction house

Auctioneers were left baffled when they tried to place a value on a rare 2p coin that is silver in appearance, rather than copper.

Charterhouse auctioneers admitted that (more…)

Antique gambling machines are to be auctioned

A collection of unique gambling machines from William F. Harrah are to be auctioned later on this year in Las Vegas.

Although the live auction will feature (more…)

Group comes together to buy rare photo

A fan of two antique hunters has recently been able to purchase a rare image of the Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge, thanks to a collaboration with them and other members of their family.

Brian and Keith Collins believe that (more…)

South Jersey museum fundraiser is a success

The annual fundraiser for the Ocean City Historical Museum (OCHM) in South Jersey, United States, was deemed a complete success thanks to the local antiques dealers who were present on the day.

A number of unusual pieces were available, including (more…)