Auction articles
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Dorset auction house withdraws Egyptian human skulls from sale
MP says trade in remains is ‘gross violation of human dignity’, as skulls from Pitt Rivers collection removedAn auction house has withdrawn 18 ancient Egyptian human skulls from sale after an MP said selling them would perpetuate the atrocities of colonialism.Bell Ribeiro-Addy, the chair of the all-party parliamentary group on Afrikan reparations, believes the sale of human remains for any purposes should be outlawed, adding that the trade was “a gross violation of human dignity”. Continue...
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Join Rushden charity for fun-packed race night and auction
SERVE, which supports independent living, is holding the event on Saturday, May 18, from 6.30pm, at Rushden Masonic Hall. Fundraising manager Nick Tite said: "This will be a real fun night - there will races, tombola prizes, an auction supported by local businesses, and of course a fish and chip, (or vegetarian), as well as bar! "We'd love you to come along to take part, of sponsor a race, jockey or owner!" If you would like to know more, contact Nick at [email protected], contact 01933...
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134-Mile 2002 Ford Focus Appears Again, This Time For Auction
This 2002 Ford Focus has only 134 miles on the odometer, having been kept in storage for most of its life. The car was originally delivered to a Montana dealer that went out of business in the mid-2000s. Driving the car is a 2.0-liter naturally-aspirated four-cylinder paired to a five speed manual gearbox. A couple of months ago, we brought you the story of a 2002 Ford Focus that had been listed for sale in Montana with just 117 miles (188 km) under its belt. At the time, it had a $20,000 asking...