Auction | Cool Material https://coolmaterial.com Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:34:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://coolmaterial.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/cropped-CM-favicon-large-2-32x32.jpg Auction | Cool Material https://coolmaterial.com 32 32 Ernest Hemingway’s Underwood Typewriter Is up for Auction https://coolmaterial.com/lifestyle/home/ernest-hemingways-underwood-typewriter-is-up-for-auction/ Thu, 23 Nov 2023 15:22:57 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=287412 Unleash your inner wordsmith with a piece of literary history – Ernest Hemingway’s 1926 Underwood Standard Portable typewriter. This well-preserved relic, possibly wielded by the master himself during the creation of “A Moveable Feast,” boasts the undeniable aura of Hemingway’s genius, evident in the letter marks on the platen. Complete with a paper label bearing […]

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]]> Marlon Brando’s Rolex GMT-Master from ‘Apocalypse Now’ Is Heading to Auction https://coolmaterial.com/watches/marlon-brandos-rolex-gmt-master-from-apocalypse-now-is-heading-to-auction/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:24:44 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=286569 Marlon Brando’s aura of enigma is well-known, but his love for wristwatches is a hidden gem. A Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675 from 1972, worn by the legend himself during the filming of Apocalypse Now, is heading to auction at Christie’s. Despite initial resistance from the film’s production, Brando insisted on wearing his Rolex, stating that […]

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]]> Kurt Cobain and Eric Clapton’s Guitars Head to Auction https://coolmaterial.com/gear/kurt-cobain-and-eric-claptons-guitars-head-to-auction/ Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:06:21 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=286155 Get ready to rock and roll with a musical auction that’s set to make history. Julien’s Auctions is celebrating its two-decade anniversary with an epic event, the “Played, Worn, and Torn” sale, boasting over 1,000 iconic items that span the entire spectrum of music. And what’s got collectors and music aficionados buzzing are two of […]

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]]> Propstore Auction Will Feature Over 1,800 Movie Props and Memorabilia https://coolmaterial.com/gear/propstore-auction-will-feature-over-1800-movie-props-and-memorabilia/ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:21:52 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=285886 Get ready to dive headfirst into the world of iconic film and TV memorabilia because Propstore’s Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction in London is about to drop a cinematic bombshell. With over 1,800 rare items from legendary movies and TV shows hitting the auction block, this event is a cinephile’s dream come true. Picture this: Marlon […]

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]]> The Rarest Scotch in the World Heads to Auction https://coolmaterial.com/misc/the-rarest-scotch-in-the-world-heads-to-auction/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:22:50 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=285912 Get ready for the ultimate whisky showdown at The Distillers’ One of One Auction. Taking place in a grand manor just outside Edinburgh, this bi-annual event, a joint venture between Sotheby’s and the Distillers’ Charity, is the Super Bowl for collectors of ultra-luxury spirits. But here’s the kicker – you can join the action online. […]

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]]> 2001: A Space Odyssey Spacesuit Heads to Auction https://coolmaterial.com/gear/2001-a-space-odyssey-spacesuit-heads-to-auction/ Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:21:16 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=285687 Prepare to embark on a cosmic journey that transcends both time and space with this awe-inspiring piece of cinematic history. The iconic spacesuit, originally worn by Dr. Bill Michaels in Stanley Kubrick’s groundbreaking 1967 film 2001: A Space Odyssey, is now up for auction, and it’s a collector’s dream come true. With a current bid […]

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]]> 1973 Aston Martin V8 From James Bond’s The Living Daylights Is Heading to Auction https://coolmaterial.com/misc/1973-aston-martin-v8-from-james-bonds-the-living-daylights-is-heading-to-auction/ Wed, 09 Aug 2023 14:19:30 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=283740 James Bond’s kitted-out cars remain some of our favorite gadgets from the 007 series. Perhaps the finest one of them all is soon to be available for purchase thanks to RM Sotheby’s upcoming Monterey sale starting August 17. The iconic 1973 Aston Martin V8 from The Living Daylights will be hitting the auction block, replete […]

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]]> Roger Moore’s James Bond Props and Memorabilia Are Heading to Auction https://coolmaterial.com/gear/roger-moores-james-bond-props-and-memorabilia-are-heading-to-auction/ Wed, 02 Aug 2023 14:04:12 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=283209 Introducing the Spy’s Ultimate Treasure Trove: The Roger Moore Auction. Bonhams is presenting a unique opportunity for James Bond fans to collect rare and iconic memorabilia from the Roger Moore 007 era. From the suave style of Moore’s tailored tuxedos to the gadgets that fueled Bond’s escapades, this auction is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own […]

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]]> A Pair of Vintage Apple Inc. Sneakers Are Available for $50,000 https://coolmaterial.com/gear/a-pair-of-vintage-apple-inc-sneakers-are-available-for-50000/ Wed, 26 Jul 2023 14:25:24 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=283269 For some reason, Apple’s iconic all-white sneakers have become the most coveted piece of gear from from Apple’s dark years of the mid-90s. Inspired by the iconic design elements of vintage Apple computers, these sneakers are a stylish tribute to the tech revolution that changed the game. Omega Sports made these custom shoes exclusively for […]

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]]> A Rare Bottle of Jack Daniels From the 1940s Just Sold for $5,000 https://coolmaterial.com/misc/a-rare-bottle-of-jack-daniels-from-the-1940s-just-sold-for-5000/ Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:28:25 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=282884 We’re no stranger to the mystery and allure of vintage spirits. Bottles of Pappy Van Winkle or selections from the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection are sure to fetch top dollar from whiskey enthusiasts. And a recent auction happened to feature some seriously impressive gems. Whisky.Auction hosted the sale of this illustrious collection which was made […]

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]]> Own a Piece of Rock History with an Upcoming Freddie Mercury Auction https://coolmaterial.com/misc/own-a-piece-of-rock-history-with-an-upcoming-freddie-mercury-auction/ Tue, 09 May 2023 14:04:22 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=279700 On November 24, 1991, the world lost arguably one of the most dynamic, electric, and talented artists of our generation. Freddie Mercury had succumbed to AIDS-related pneumonia, leaving behind a vacuum that still hasn’t been filled by any other musical artist. Now, 30 years later, fans of Queen or Mercury himself have the chance to […]

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]]> 86-Year-Old Beer Brewed for Edward VIII’s Canceled Coronation Are Hitting the Auction Block https://coolmaterial.com/misc/86-year-old-beer-brewed-for-edward-viiis-canceled-coronation-are-hitting-the-auction-block/ Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:05:12 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=279033 We’re used to ogling over aged spirits but an 86-year-old beer is a new one for us here. And yet we have to say we’re impressed by the announcement that a batch of beer originally brewed for Edward VIII’s planned January 1936 coronation is heading to auction. Reportedly, the historic “Coronation Ale” was discovered in […]

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]]> The 7 Coolest Motorcycles We Loved This January https://coolmaterial.com/misc/january-new-motorcycles/ Sun, 29 Jan 2023 15:45:33 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=275211 Most people will never have the chance to ride a concept motorcycle or get to test drive any of the custom builds that hit auctions for tens (or hundreds) of thousands of dollars. But that doesn’t make them any less fun to look at. After all, how can people know the limits of moto design […]

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]]> Bare-Metal 1964 Porsche 904 GTS Heads to Auction https://coolmaterial.com/misc/bare-metal-1964-porsche-904-gts-heads-to-auction/ Mon, 09 Jan 2023 15:25:55 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=274064 In terms of rare vintage race cars, this bare-metal 1964 Porsche 904 GTS is drool-inducing. A scant 108 units were made, and this one was well-preserved with no paint and a near-pristine interior. The silver, unnumbered body houses a mid-mounted, quad-cam, air-cooled, four-cylinder engine good for 260 horses. If you think that number is low, […]

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]]> A $52,000 Bottle of Pappy’s 23-Year Bourbon https://coolmaterial.com/misc/a-52000-bottle-of-pappys-23-year-bourbon/ Wed, 28 Dec 2022 15:14:14 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=273821 The high-end whiskey market continues to reach astronomical heights. You only need to look to bottles of Pappy Van Winkle to see the growing trend. Typically it’s no surprise when a bottle of Pappy’s can sell for thousands of dollars. But a bottle selling for $52k? That is sure to turn some heads. This particular […]

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]]> Original Warner Bros.’ 1989 Batmobile Is Available for Sale https://coolmaterial.com/misc/original-warner-bros-1989-batmobile-is-available-for-sale/ Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:19:22 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=272857 There are few movie props as iconic as the Tim Burton Batmobile. Made for Burton’s live-action films Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992), this iteration of the Caped Crusader’s car is just the right amount of “over-the-top.” The sleek gloss-black fiberglass body, bat fins on the back, and jet engine turbine right down the middle. […]

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