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Medieval Bishop Ring Auctioned: Norfolk hobbyist’s find sells; £19,000 at Noonans

In Shipdham, England, retired firefighter Mark Sell unearthed a medieval ring while exploring the area with his metal detector. Buried approximately nine inches deep, this stunning find is thought to originate from the 12th or 13th century. After its display at the British Museum, the ring was auctioned off for…

The Times of India · Oct 21

Anonymous donor’s rare banknotes fetch nearly $115,000 at Edinburgh auction

A charity shop donation in Edinburgh has become an unexpected headline. An anonymous donor left albums of rare banknotes at a British Heart Foundation shop, and staff initially didn't know what they were holding. After specialists took a closer look, the collection went to auction and raised $114,434. The sale…

The Times of India · Oct 19

Charity shop raises £85,860 from donated banknotes, including one featuring young Queen Elizabeth II

An anonymous donation of nearly 160 lots of rare banknotes to a British Heart Foundation charity shop in Edinburgh has raised £85,860 at auction. The collection included a banknote featuring a young Queen Elizabeth II and rare currency specimens from Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Staff initially had no idea of…

The Times of India · Oct 18

Medals of First World War flying ace to be auctioned

Captain Solomon Clifford Joseph scored at least 13 victories in the final months of the conflict.

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

Bronze nude figure with hinged phallus sells at auction for £2,200

The Celtic artefact was found by a detectorist at a rally in Haconby, Lincolnshire.

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023

Retired teacher finds 17th century gold ring in his garden - and it could fetch £12,000

Richard McCaie was planting a bush when he made the amazing discovery

Wales Online · Mar 6, 2023

Rare £500 note fetches £24,000 at auction

The note from the Bank of England’s Leeds branch fetches the eye-watering amount from an online bidder

Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2023

Nude figure with a huge hinged phallus found in field to be sold at auction

This male figure with its hinged oversized phallus would have had symbolic powers of good luck and warding off evil spirits

Wales Online · Feb 27, 2023

Nude figure with hinged phallus to be sold at auction

Paul Shepheard, 69, was at a detector rally in Haconby, Lincolnshire in 2022 when he made the find in a stubble field.

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2023

War dog’s gallantry medal and memorabilia sells for £140,000 at auction

Rob completed 20 parachute descents during the Second World War.

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022