Personal Items Given by 'Lawrence of Arabia' to His Landlady While He Was Hiding Out Are Auctioned
A collection of personal items belonging to 'Lawrence of Arabia' left to his landlord while he was a secret lodger have sold at auction.
Antique
Showing 21 - 38 of 38 Posts
Box of Stained Glass Bought at Auction Solves 80-year Mystery of Church Windows Gone Missing During WWII
Wood carver buys box of stained glass at auction and is shocked to have solved an 80-year mystery of their disappearance from church in WWII.
Couple Restores 100-Year-Old Sewing Machine-And Learns To Sew-So They Can Donate Face Masks to the Needy
A Colorado couple restored a 100-year-old sewing machine being used as a table, so they can sew masks to donate to frontline workers.
40% of Americans Have Family Heirlooms Over 50 Years Old-See Which Items They Cherish Most
A survey asked 2,000 Americans about which family heirlooms they most valued or hoped to inherit that have been passed down from generation to generation.
Family Finds 15th Century Gold Coins While Pulling Weeds in the Garden-6,000 Have Dug Up Treasures During Lockdown
A "miraculous" haul of gold coins dating from the late 15th century was discovered by a family digging in their garden.
Man Was Told His Rare Gold Coin Was Fake - Now He's Set to Become a Millionaire
"It's like finding an original Picasso at a garage sale. It's the discovery of a lifetime," said Mark Salzberg, chairman of the antique coin organization that verified the antique's authenticity.
Adjoining Cottages Once Home to Both a Man and His Clever, Beloved Bull Go Up for Auction
Stone farmhouses once home to a man who lived alongside his 'intelligent' bull are soon to be auctioned in Cornwall, England.
A Chair Bought for $5 in a Junk Shop Sells at Auction for over $16,000
A rare wooden chair bought in a junk shop in England for five bucks has sold at auction for over 16,000, as an important Vienna design.
Man Finds Beloved Stolen Sports Car After 40 years
One night last month, Russell, who was unable to sleep, climbed out of bed and sat down at his computer to do some late night eBay searching. Russell, who lives in Southland, Texas, says that every so often he'd do a search for his 1967 Austin Healey, a beloved sports car that was stolen in 1970.
Man Living in a Shack is Saved By His 'Worthless' Blanket That Spurs $1.5 Million Bidding War
Loren Krytzer was broke, unemployed, and living in a shack when he pulled his old 'worthless' blanket off the shelf. Shortly after, he became a millionaire.
Dad is Pleasantly Surprised to Hear That His Toothbrush Holder is Actually 4,000-Year-old Relic
This English dad was bewildered to find out that the pot he used to hold his toothbrush was actually an ancient relic of Afghanistan.
Years After Stealing Iconic Clock, Honest Thief Returns It So Detroit Can Rebuild
"Thank you so much. I loved that clock and I loved that station," said the thief after workers rescued the antique from its secret hideout.
Lucky Dented Penny That Saved Soldier's Life During WWI Comes to Light 100 Years Later
If it had not been for this lucky penny, Maureen Coulson and her family may have never been born following their grandfather's service during WWI.
Cancer Patient Who Set Up Antiques Shop as Dying Wish is Still in Business 20 Years Later
It has been 20 years since this Englishman was given a dire cancer diagnosis – and he credits his longevity to the joy of running his antique store.
Most Valuable Find Ever for Antiques Roadshow in Oklahoma
Chinese rhinoceros horn cups brought to the Antiques Roadshow on Saturday in Tulsa became the highest-value appraisal ever made by the PBS television show in its 16 year history. The unidentified man, who started collecting the carved cups inexpensively and had no idea of their worth, was told they were valued at 1-1.5 million dollars.
Man Returns Treasure He Found in Hidden Drawer of Antique Dresser
A Texas man who found gold, emeralds, diamonds, and more in a dresser he purchased at an estate sale is tracking down the owner so he can return them.
Roman Marble Coffin Found in Bushes Sells for $153,000
A Roman marble coffin which was spotted in the bushes of a garden in England has sold at auction for £96,000. The 7ft sarcophagus from the 2nd century was being used as a trough to stand flowers in on a property in Dorset.
Disabled Man's Hard Life Turned Around by Indian Blanket
After his family casually used it for over a hundred years, the rarest type of Navajo blanket emerged from obscurity when it was brought to an auction house for appraisal by a disabled descendent who was teetering on bankruptcy. The appraiser shocked him with an assessment of $50,000 for his museum-quality treasure. But that's not the end of the story. Watch as the emotional scene unfolds…
Recent Stories
The Broken Bicycle: A Short Moral Story
The Tortoise's Tears: A Short Moral Story
Tokyo's Restaurant of Mistaken Orders Employs Dementia Waiters for Unexpected Meals
Man Who Vanished Nearly 30 years ago Found Alive Under Neighbour's Cellar
Man Who Won $1,300,000,000 Lottery Jackpot Sued by Family After Breaking Promise to Share Winnings
Derinkuyu, Turkey's Underground City of 20,000 People
The Monster Waves at Nazare, Portugal
The Inspiring Journey of Amber Rachdi, From 'My 600-Lb Life' to Instagram Influencer
Iceland Unveils the Largest Carbon Removal Facility on Earth
Playa de Las Teresitas: A Famous European Fake Beach Made From Sahara Desert Sand
"4 Children for Sale": The Tragic Story Of the Siblings Sold In Iconic 1948 Photo
A Tale Of Two Hands: A Starving Boy and a Missionary in Uganda