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Sword pistol linked to 1689 Siege of Derry sells for £40,000 at auction

It was part of a gun collection valued at more than £1 million that went under the hammer in Belfast.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023

Sword pistol linked to 1689 Siege of Derry to go under the hammer

A gun collection valued at more than £1 million includes duelling pistols, carbines and revolvers.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023

European Jewish Association Urges Irish Auction House To Drop Hitler Items

European Jewish Association chairman requested Bloomfield Auctions withdraw from a sale two items once belonging to Adolf Hitler

Zenger · Jun 8, 2023

Pencil ‘given to Adolf Hitler by Eva Braun’ could fetch £80,000 at auction

Item inscribed with ‘Eva’ in German and the initials ‘AH’ to go under the hammer at Belfast auction in June

The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2023

Pencil purported to have belonged to Adolf Hitler to go under hammer in Belfast

The metal pencil is engraved as a gift from his partner Eva Braun.

The Independent UK · May 28, 2023

Rare pardon granted by Queen Victoria to Irish rebels set to be auctioned

A host of other historical items, including the PSNI peaked cap worn by former chief constable Ronnie Flanagan, is also to be sold.

The Independent UK · May 28, 2023

Jewellery that belonged to Wallis Simpson sells for £42,000 at auction

The emerald and diamond ring and bracelet had been expected to fetch between £25,000 and £35,000.

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023

East Belfast auction house offering trove of letters belonging to late Queen

Seven-piece silver tea service used to entertain the young Duke of Edinburgh at a polo match also for sale

Belfast Live · Apr 20, 2023

Letters offering ‘unique glimpse’ of late Queen’s life to be auctioned

An emerald and diamond bracelet and ring which once belonged to Wallis Simpson will also be sold.

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023

Ulster Covenant printing plate sells for £15,000 at auction in Belfast

Historic items relating to republican leader Michael Collins also sold at the auction house in east Belfast on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022