Mahatma Gandhi relics to be auctioned in Britain

Last Updated: Monday, October 21, 2013, 18:06

Over 60 rare items belonging to Mahatma Gandhi, including the spinning wheel he used when lodged at Pune`s Yerwada Jail during India`s freedom struggle, would be auctioned Nov 5 in the United Kingdom, officials said Monday.

Ancient Lanka stone temple step to be auctioned at Bonhams

Last Updated: Monday, April 15, 2013, 20:23

A carved granite temple step similar to those found in the ancient city of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka will be sold in Bonhams Indian and Islamic sale in London on April 23.

Uncertainty will be resolved, spectrum will be auctioned: FM

Last Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013, 22:00

Finance Minister P Chidambaram Thursday expressed confidence that the present uncertainty in the telecom sector will be resolved and spectrum will be auctioned.

Lady Gaga`s shoe to be auctioned off in Paris

Last Updated: Friday, December 7, 2012, 17:20

A single shoe thrown into a concert crowd by Lady Gaga is set to go under the hammer early next year.

Amitabh Bachchan`s jeans to be auctioned for charity

Last Updated: Sunday, September 2, 2012, 17:22

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan`s pair of jeans is all set to go under the hammer to raise funds for a non-profit organization that provides under-privileged children access to world class education.

Beatles’ unseen pics to go under the hammer

Last Updated: Monday, April 23, 2012, 13:28

Unseen photographs of the Beatles are to go up for sale after lying in a family album for almost half a century.

Elvis Presley’s tooth crown to go under the hammer

Last Updated: Thursday, February 16, 2012, 17:38

A dental mould of the Elvis Presley’s mouth, with a spare crown in place, is up for auction and likely to fetch between 6,000 and 10,000 pounds.

Bronze death mask of Stalin sold in Britain

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 08:45

A bronze cast from Joseph Stalin`s death mask was sold in Britain today for 4,400 (USD 6,860).

Sophia Loren purse auctioned for $287,000

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 30, 2011, 11:52

A purse that once belonged to Sophia Loren was bought at an auction by a Russian buyer for USD 287,000.

Elizabeth Taylor`s trailer to be auctioned

Last Updated: Friday, November 18, 2011, 13:53

A trailer used by late actress Elizabeth Taylor on the sets of 1963 movie ‘Cleopatra’, is set to go under the hammer.

Beatles invitation letter for drummer audition auctioned for £35k

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 15:17

A letter written by Sir Paul McCartney asking an unknown drummer to audition for The Beatles was sold for 35,000 pounds at an auction held at Christie’s.