One of a Kind Collectibles to sell Edison papers May 14

Important collection of 37 original British patent letters pertaining to Thomas Edison’s invention of the light bulb and the birth of incandescent lighting. Minimum bid: $10,000. One of a Kind Collectibles image

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – An important collection of 37 original British patent letters pertaining to Thomas Edison’s invention of the light bulb and the birth of incandescent lighting, dating from 1878 to 1884, is the expected headliner in an online-only auction ending Thursday, May 14, at 8 p.m. Eastern time by One of a Kind Collectibles. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Luxury watches showcased in Jasper52 sale May 12

Rare 1950s Breitling Chronomat 801, serial no. 717850, in very good condition, 37mm case excluding crown, generic leather strap. Estimate: $10,000-$12,000. Jasper52 image

NEW YORK – An outstanding selection of luxury wristwatches will go up for bid in a Jasper52 online auction on Tuesday, May 12. Many of the watches are from world-class Swiss makers, including Rolex, Breitling, Jaeger-LeCoultre and IWC. Bid absentee or live online exclusively through LiveAuctioneers.

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Kaminski Auctions serves up Martha Stewart TV kitchen May 17

Martha Stewart at work in her Turkey Hill Farm kitchen. Kaminski image

BEVERLY, Mass. – Kaminski Auctions of Beverly, Massachusetts, and West Palm Beach, Florida, will present the Martha Stewart Turkey Hill Farm kitchen, and studio props for sale on Sunday, May 17. The Turkey Hill kitchen set where The Martha Show was filmed, along with the original Emeril Lagasse kitchen, the Marley Spoon kitchen and several other test kitchens, along with architectural items will be sold at auction at the Kaminski Auction gallery on May 17 starting at 10 a.m. Eastern time. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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