Archive for August, 2008

New York Sale of Important Jewels

Friday, August 29th, 2008

New York, NY - On September 25, 2008, Sotheby’s New York will hold a sale of Important Jewels, with an exciting selection of signed and period Estate Jewels and white diamonds which are extremely interesting to collectors in this market. The sale consists of approximately 450 lots and is estimated to bring $11 / 15 […]

Elton John Sapphire and Diamond Brooch for Auction

Friday, August 29th, 2008

An art deco sapphire and diamond clip brooch, originally owned by the legendary musician Sir Elton John, is expected to fetch over £12,000 at Bonhams’ next London Sale of Fine Jewellery on 25 September 2008.
The impressive bejewelled brooch, which was created in around 1935, is designed in the form of the initial ‘J’, and includes […]

Holden at Shannons Melbourne Spring Auction

Friday, August 29th, 2008

It’s ‘Holden Heaven’ at Shannons Melbourne Spring Auction on Monday (September 1), with a 1977 Holden Torana A9X, three early Monaros and a very original 1951 Holden 48-215 sedan amongst the 48 classic vehicles going under the hammer from 7.00pm.
Pick of the pack for collectors is the three-owner, restored and mechanically correct four-door A9X finished […]

Sara Lee & Heinz Foods UK processing facilities to be sold by auction

Friday, August 29th, 2008

BATH, UK - The former United Kingdom bakery processing facilities at Sara Lee Bridlington and Heinz Foods Grimsby are to be offered for sale by tender on 24th September 2008
Pro Auction Limited announces an auction tender of the entire contents of food processing machinery located at the former confectionery manufacturer Sara Lee a world-renowned manufacturer […]

Bloomsbury New York Bibliophile Sale

Friday, August 29th, 2008

Bloomsbury Auctions New York announces the opening sale of its 2008 fall season. The largest sale to date, this two-day Bibliophile sale will consist of Americana, Maps, Literature , Fine Bindings, Original Art and Art Books, and the remarkable Fred M. Meyer Collection of L. Frank Baum and Related Oziana.
The sale will commence on September […]