The Beatles Sgt Pepper drum skin used on the cover of the famous album cover has sold for almost four times the estimated price reaching £541,250 ($1.07m).
It was also a great day for sales for other famous memorabilia too as the collection, which included photos never seen in public before, fetched more than £1.5m ($2.97m) and included John Lennon’s famous lyrics for Give Peace a Chance sold for £421,250 ($833,000).
A pair of tinted prescription sunglasses belonging to Lennon, which the singer wore for the cover of the single Mind Games, raised £39,650 ($78,400) alone!
Recordings of the Jimi Hendrix Experience performing at the Woburn Music Festival in July 1968 went for £48,050 ($95,000), a Marshall amplifier used by Hendrix in concert fetched £25,000 ($49,400) and a pair of his stripy flared trousers made £20,000 ($39,550).
A 1967 Gibson guitar, formerly owned by Pete Townshend of the Who, sold for £32,450 ($64,200).
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Londoner’s will be forgiven for thinking the city is under attack from Stella Artois alien beings this Summer when they look up and see a giant Stella Artois airship looming above them!
For 6 weeks this summer you can book yourself a ride on this incredible flying machine from £185 up to £360 (dependent upon your route) giving you a luxury birds eye view of the capital like we’ve never seen before!
This airship is the first-ever commercial Airship to offer flights over London for the first time since the aircraft was invented.
Flights will take off from Damyns Hall Airfield, near Upminster in North East London between the 10th July and 21st August 2008. With a maximum of twelve people per flight, the ‘Stella Artois: Star Over London’ will follow three different flight routes, each taking in some of London’s famous and historical buildings, parks and landmarks.
Flights on the Stella Artois: Star Over London cost £185 for the shorter 30 minute route, £295 for the 45 minute route, while full hour flights cost £360.
London’s iconic Harrods store will be featuring Lalique, the luxury crystal brand, within the premium Personal Shopping service - By Appointment until the 31st July.
Exclusive By Appointment clients can view Lalique’s delicate crystal chandeliers, tables, vases and wall panels.
Of particular interest to me was that Lalique is offering to help customers incorporate existing pieces into their interior design projects which could include altering them accordingly. So if you have a yacht that requires “bespoke crystal ornamentation” Unique Lalique could be the answer.
Also, between the 28th July and 31st July, there is an opportunity to work with Lalique’s head Designer, who will help personalise each piece (including an etched signature) a pretty unique opportunity in bespoke crystal designing.
Posted by Bob Bulmer on Wed 9th July 2008 at 02:17 AM, Filed in Luxury Bathrooms
Adamsez have recently launched the Signature freestanding bath, a generously spaced bath suitable for 2… or perhaps even three!
At around £3395 ($6,654) this spacious number measures 2000mm x 1260mm and has been designed with duo bathing in mind.
Combining cutting-edge design with world-class manufacturing the Signature bath is made from Lucite, which is the finest quality acrylic on the market. Boasting pristine colour consistency, the Signature tub is heavily insulated with a layer of fibreglass for extra strength and superior thermal insulation.
Managed by international restaurateur Jeffery Chodorow, Asia De Cuba is a hidden gem within the highly regarded St Martins Hotel situated on St Martins Lane, London. It’s at the heart of theatre country in the West End and is the perfect location for a business lunch; well lit, great foods, fine wines and an ambience that reflects that of an uber chic library!
Asia De Cuba is renowned for their luxury and innovative Bento Boxes which offer a taster of a number of different culinary treats. With four box options to choose from you can experience seafood, vegi, caribean styles or perhaps their own Signature box.
We recently tasted the Asia De Cuba experience and were hugely impressed with the fusion of flavours and would certainly recommend. Expect to pay around £30 / head for lunch with a Bento box… but also be prepared to be left completely satisfied with some of the finest bites in the West End!
