Cartier 14 carat dresser set, $9,775, Carlsen Gallery Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A 14 carat gold Cartier dresser set sold for $9,775 at a multi-estate sale held August 11 by Carlsen Gallery in…
Jewel-encrusted dagger, $314,500, Rago Arts Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A jewel-encrusted Mughal dagger (Northern India, rare Kanhjar form, circa 18th /19th century) sold for $314,500 at an auction held September 14-16 by Rago…
3.23-carat diamond ring, $33,600, John Moran Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A 3.23-carat diamond ring slipped on a new finger for $33,600 at a Fine Jewelry Sale held August 28 by John Moran Auctioneers…
Ken’s Korner: Roman cavalry helmet on display in England Ken’s Korner New and Views from the World of Antiquing and Collecting by Ken Hall A 2,000-year-old bronze Roman parade cavalry helmet found by a metal detector enthusiast in England just…
Calder sterling brooch, $22,140, Woodbury Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World An Alexander Calder hand-hammered sterling silver brooch sold for $22,140 at an Early Fall Fine Estates Auction held September 16 by Woodbury Auction in…
Roman gold Aureus, $203,150, Heritage Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A gold Aureus coin of the Roman Emperor Macrinus, dated to 218 AD, sold for $203,150 at Part 2 of the sale of the…
Thangka of Green Tara, $1.76 million, Christie’s Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A rare and important Thangka (Tibetan silk painting with embroidery) of the Green Tara (Tibet, 12th/14th century) sold for $1.76 million at…
Ming Dynasty ceramic, $1.3 million, Sotheby’s Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A rare blue and white ceramic moon flask (Bianhu), from the Chinese Ming Dynasty, Yongle Period, sold for $1.3 million at a sale…
Ken’s Korner: Abbey Road cover recreated from food Ken’s Korner New and Views from the World of Antiquing and Collecting by Ken Hall British food sculptor Paul Baker has painstakingly recreated the iconic cover of the Beatles’ Abbey Road album,…
Ken’s Korner: WTC note reaches family – 10 years later Ken’s Korner New and Views from the World of Antiquing and Collecting by Ken Hall A note that floated down to the street on the morning of the World Trade…
Colt ‘Buntline Special,’ $546,250, Rock Island Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A rare Colt 16-inch “Buntline Special” single-action Army revolver with original factory stock, one of only ten made, sold for a record $546,250…
Ken’s Korner: Ali’s childhood home brings $70K Ken’s Korner News and Views from the World of Antiquing and Collecting by Ken Hall You could call it a one-of-a-kind Muhammad Ali collectible and a true piece of the boxing legend’s past.…
