History
What is it about vintage advertising signs that makes them so sought after? Perhaps there’s something inherently ‘cool’ about the way they look - with their rusty edges, catchy slogans and bold colours. Hanging on the wall, they are retro...
History
Cheers! Kanpai! Santé! Proost! All over the world, people wish each other well and clink glasses before taking a sip of their drink. Whether at a party, a bar or at dinner with friends. Where does this tradition come from?...
Inspiration
Apart from in Jean Auel’s famous children’s novel, ‘Clan of the Cave Bear’, cave bears are a largely overlooked prehistoric beast. But these gentle giants are in fact one of the most fascinating animals of the Pleistocene era. This week...
History
Before you read this story, try to guess at least one car which is in this list. Cars have been made since the end of the 19th century and since Henry Ford introduced the T-Ford, available for the broader audience....
History
LEGO is one of the most iconic and well-known toys in the world. But where was LEGO invented and made?
Photography
So, you have an exceptional coin you want to sell and you're ready to put it up for auction... But how do you ensure your coin grabs attention and gets a great price when you sell it? The key to...
Interviews
What is one of the most commonly collected commodities? Stamps! In fact stamp collecting has been one of the most popular hobbies since the 19th century; the variety of new postage stamps and creativity of advertising each country seems to...
History
When our favourite musicians leave this world - musicians whose work has had such an incredible impact on our lives - it can easily create a hole in the hearts of the fans who are left behind. For millions of...
History
They say money can’t buy you love, but it can certainly buy you an assortment of amazing Beatles Memorabilia! When four boys from England named Paul, John, George and Ringo got together in the early 60s, Beatlemania was born and...
History
Did you know you could buy a small house for the price of some Mercedes models? After all, Mercedes-Benz is one of the most famous car brands in the world and since their inception, have always been pushing their new...
History
Ever wondered what makes gemstones precious? Want to know how gems are valued? From very high value gems such as diamonds, rubies and sapphires to lower but still beautiful ones like aquamarine, opal and rose quartz, gemstones are an exceptional...
Inspiration
We are proud to announce that together with artist Kev Munday and one of our wonderful sellers, VintageDeluxeShop, we are bringing you a very special art auction. The auction will start on the 20th of October and close on the...
History
“Burgundy makes you think of silly things, Bordeaux makes you talk about them and Champagne makes you do them,” said Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, famous French politician and lawyer. Well, he’s not far from the truth as the numerous amounts of vineyards...
History
Whether you think he was genius or a madman, the Spanish painter Salvador Dalí is one of the most famous figures in the history of art. Recognised almost as much for his extravagant persona as he is for his artworks,...
Guides & Advice
Did you know that we have weekly auctions filled with fantastic stamps from all over the world? We also offer a unique feature: the ability to create an online catalogue of your collection. As the world’s largest catalogue & community...