Technology antiques

The value society places on the superstars of science and technology is rising rapidly, but it still pales in comparison to the value society places on sport. A business card is a directly-related artifact created by the historical figure, while the sports card is not.

Collectibles

If Steve Jobs’ card sold for $181,000, then what’s Albert Einstein's worth?

Recent prices paid for the business cards of Steve Jobs, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos raise some fascinating questions about the long-term value of all business cards that have sold before... so what will an Albert Einstein business card fetch at auction?

Detective hat camera, c. 1880 - 1890, is a standard bowler with built-in fixed-plate, fixed-focus camera – estimate €12,000 - €18,000

Collectibles

Snappy spy cameras head to auction

Spy cameras of the past are to be auctioned along with rare and important items of photographic and film history later this month.

The auction includes 758 examples of almost all forms of early technology including many firsts – and the largest privately held collection of early televisions in the world.

Remarkable People

Bonhams auctions remarkable collection of technology antiques – the Michael Bennett-Levy Early Technology Sale

This week, Bonhams will auction an extraordinary collection of technology antiques which represent some of the finest investments we have ever seen - 758 examples of all forms of early technology including many firsts.