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JRR Tolkien’s Smoking Pipe and Rare Memorabilia to Feature in Major Auction Sunday, November 30, 2025 tolkien hobbit auction memorabilia cslewis manuscripts oxford pipe literature collectibles A remarkable collection of personal items belonging to JRR Tolkien, including his smoking pipe and first drafts of The Hobbit, is set to be auctioned in Bath on Monday, December 8. Among the standout lots is a unique … Read More
Charity Shop Manager Prices Donated Dish at £2, Uncovers Hidden Treasure Worth Thousands Monday, November 17, 2025 charity auction antiques crockery dorset chinese art valuation thrift donation A charity shop manager in Dorset discovered that some donated crockery was far more valuable than initially thought. When a dish featuring blue and yellow dragons was donated, the manager priced it modestly at £2 but had a … Read More