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Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Medal awarded day of Bradford City stadium fire up for sale
Bradford City defender Tony Clegg's winner medal is set to be sold at McTear's Auctioneers in Glasgow on June 19 as part of its Sporting History Auction. Tony was part of the club's 1984/85 Third Division title-winning team. Read more: Rangers legend Davie Cooper memorabilia to be auctioned The season ended in heartbreak on May 11, 1985, when the Valley Parade fire claimed the lives of 56 fans and injured hundreds more. Tony said: "This medal represents the pinnacle of my footballing career, but it's impossible to separate it from the heartbreak we all experienced that day. "I've kept it for four decades, and I now feel the time is right to pass it to someone who understands both the pride and the pain tied to that season." The fire, which started during the match against Lincoln City, is still one of the most tragic days in British sporting history. (Image: Supplied) Brian Clements, managing director at McTear's, said: "This is not just a medal, it's a deeply emotional artifact from a defining moment in English football history. "We are honoured to handle its sale." Tony's time at Bradford City included one of the most unusual moments in the club's history. Read more: Former Rangers star Gattuso set to leave managerial position During an away match against Hull City late in the 1984/85 season, goalkeeper Eric McManus was injured just four minutes into the game. With no substitute available, Tony stepped in to play in goal and kept a clean sheet as Bradford secured a 2-0 win. Tony played for Bradford City from 1983 to 1987, scoring two goals in his 48 league appearances. His medal is expected to fetch between £700 and £1,000. McTear's Sporting History Auction will also include Old Firm medals, rare football shirts, early match tickets, and programmes. More information and a full catalogue of items can be found on McTear's Auctioneers website.
Scottish Sun
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Rare Tiffany lamp owned by global music legend to sell for £30k at Glasgow auction
The antique bears the distinctive mark of the iconic jeweller UP FOR GRABS UP FOR GRABS Rare Tiffany lamp owned by global music legend to sell for £30k at Glasgow auction Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN antique decorative lamp once owned by Sir Elton John is set to be auctioned. The colourful Tiffany piece will go under the hammer at McTear's in Glasgow next month. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 A Tiffany lamp once owned by Sir Elton John is set to be auctioned Credit: Mc Tear's; 4 The lighting piece is expected to fetch between £20,000 and £30,000 Credit: Mc Tear's; 4 The lamp was auctioned as part of a historic Sotheby's sale of the music icon's possessions in 1988 Credit: AFP Dating from 1899 to 1920, the lamp was part of the legendary Sotheby's sale in 1988, which saw around 2,000 of the iconic musician's personal items auctioned after an exhibit at London's V&A Museum. Bearing the prestigious mark of Tiffany Studios New York, the 'Poinsettia' lamp boasts a kaleidoscope of leaded glass in pinks, blues, greens and milky white. Its rare spherical bronze base, adorned with overlapping leaves, offers a striking departure from the more familiar column design. The current owner's family acquired the lamp at the landmark Sotheby's auction. And it has remained a treasured centrepiece in their home ever since. The lamp is expected to be sold for between £20,000 and £30,000 at McTear's Auctioneers' design auction on May 7. Other items in the 1988 Sotheby's sale included spectacles, flamboyant boots and a pinball machine from the rock opera, Tommy. A copy of the original sale catalogue will accompany the Tiffany lamp in the McTear's auction. McTear's director, Magda Ketterer, said: "The lamp is an extraordinary piece of decorative art, but its connection to one of the world's most celebrated performers gives it a rare cultural cachet. "Whether you're a collector, a design enthusiast, or an Elton John fan, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity." Why McDonald's Cancelled Its New Drive-Thru Plans in Scottish Town (1) McTear's 19th and 20th century design auction will also feature exceptional pieces from the Glasgow Arts & Crafts, Secessionist, Aesthetic, Art Deco and Art Nouveau movements. For more details and to view the full auction catalogue here.
Glasgow Times
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
'Spectacular' lamp owned by Elton John in Glasgow auction
The Tiffany lamp, previously owned by Sir Elton John, will go under the hammer at McTear's Auctioneers in the city on May 7. Dating from 1899 to 1920, the lamp formed part of the legendary Sotheby's sale in 1988, which saw around 2,000 of the Rocketman's personal items go to auction following an exhibition at London's V&A Museum. (Image: Supplied) Other items in the Sotheby's sale included spectacles, flamboyant boots and a pinball machine from the rock opera, Tommy. A copy of the original sale catalogue will accompany the Tiffany lamp at McTear's auction. Bearing the prestigious mark of Tiffany Studios New York, the 'Poinsettia' lamp boasts a kaleidoscope of leaded glass in pinks, blues, greens and milky white. READ MORE: Beatles painting by Glasgow school graduate sold for £27,700 READ MORE: Stool designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh sold for £81,450 Its rare spherical bronze base, adorned with overlapping leaves, offers a striking departure from the more familiar column design. The current vendor's family acquired the lamp at the landmark Sotheby's auction, which has remained a treasured centrepiece in their home ever since. (Image: Supplied) Magda Ketterer, McTear's Director, said: "The lamp is an extraordinary piece of decorative art, but its connection to one of the world's most celebrated performers gives it a rare cultural cachet. "Whether you're a collector, a design enthusiast, or an Elton John fan, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity."
BBC News
12-02-2025
- BBC News
Auctioneer defends selling Nazi artefacts at sale in Glasgow
A Scottish auction house has defended selling Nazi memorabilia in a military auction.A collection put together by McTear's included swastika bunting, a "Third Reich" military medal and an SS Nazi items fetched more than £1,600 at a sale in Glasgow. McTear's said the items provided a link to an important period in history and insisted they had been "handled with sensitivity". Listed as "Scotland's only auction dedicated to military history", the sale was introduced on the McTear's website as a "piper's delight" because it included historic bagpipes, as well as artefacts from "Anglo-English" the 62 items on sale, 11 were listed as "Third Reich" Nazi items included a Luftwaffe dress dagger, which sold for £220, and an "SS-type" dress dagger, which did not Iron Cross military medal, which came with a swastika pin badge, sold for £300, while Swastika bunting was bought for £ collection also included four silver plates, emblazoned with the Nazi eagle, said to have been taken from Herman Göring's personal train dining carriage. Two of the plates were auctioned for £500 each. Göring, the Luftwaffe chief and high-ranking Nazi, killed himself in 1946 the day before he was due to be hanged for war crimes and crimes against humanity.A £1 Nazi "propaganda note", a Hitler Youth book and a "bandit-warfare" badge were also included in the collection. The note and book sold for a combined £65, while the badge was not World War Japanese naval binoculars were also auctioned for £1,300, while a war-era Japanese sword went for £360.A Japanese flag, which McTear's said was possibly a "Kamikaze flag", went for £60. 'Handled with sensitivity' A McTear's spokesperson said: "As the only auctioneer in Scotland to run dedicated sales of historic militaria, McTear's has frequently consigned important artefacts from both world wars. "On occasion, our auctions, like many others across the world, include items related to the Third Reich, which are always handled with sensitivity. "It is important to note that these historical artefacts provide a tangible link to an important - albeit extremely dark - era in our history that should never be forgotten."McTear's, based in Glasgow, was founded in 1842 and describes itself as Scotland's "favourite auction house". It is not illegal to sell Nazi memorabilia in the UK, but such auctions have been heavily criticised. In 2019, a Belfast auction house has cancelled the planned sale of Nazi memorabilia after a Jewish community leader described the planned sale as "sick".
