COLOGNE, Germany – Fine instruments of science and communication, industry and entertainment are among the highlights at Auction Team Breker on May 18. One of the earliest devices under the hammer is a scarce 18th century Islamic astrolabe bearing the engraved latitudes of thirty-eight cities, including Baghdad and Isfahan. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – An array of events in conjunction with Memorial Day Weekend, including free admission for veterans/active duty military personnel and half-price general admission for the public, and programs on how the Great War affected the environment, railways and journalism are among the May offerings at the National WWI Museum and Memorial.
NEW YORK – Seventy-five lots of Viking and medieval jewelry will be offered in an online auction conducted by Jasper52 on Wednesday, May 8. Featured are rings, amulets and pendants once worn by Viking warriors, sorcerers, Crusaders and pilgrims during the Middle Ages. Bid absentee or live online exclusively through LiveAuctioneers.