Holy smoke – lifetime’s pipe collection for sale
A unique collection of smoking pipes will go under the hammer at West Sussex auctioneers, Bellmans, later this month. The
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Satsuma ware – a guide to collecting
Collecting Satsuma ware Now is a great time to start collecting Japanese export Satsuma ware, with genuine Meiji-Period (1868-1912) pieces available for less
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Thunderbirds collection flies in Surrey
A huge hidden archive of models, props, scenery and scripts linked to Thunderbirds genius Gerry Anderson has more than doubled
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Guide to Collecting Election Memorabilia
The US election may have been one of the most contentious in living memory, but does that mean memorabilia and
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Guide to Collecting Beatles’ Memorabilia
50 years ago, the Beatles released Abbey Road – the final album the band recorded together. The farewell album reflects a band
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Guide to Dunhill Aquarium Lighters
The less we smoke the more collectors crave lighters – none more so than iconic Dunhill aquarium lighters from the
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Star Wars toys set for battle
A Derbyshire auction house says that they have had strong interest in 90 Star Wars toys related to the film
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Guide to Victorian Christmas cards
Technological advances in printing made Victorian Christmas cards tiny gems of design, we explore the history of the Christmas communiqué and how they
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Guide to Collecting Human Hair
Did you know you can own hair from famous historical figures, including Charles I, Lord Nelson, Napoleon, Elvis, Neil Armstrong and David Bowie?
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UK’s weirdest museums are oddly inspirational
Keeping youngsters entertained during the summer holidays can always be something of a challenge, so collecting expert Paul Fraser presents seven
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