Gurley Auction Company

Gurley Auction Company

Gurley Auction Company
by Sloane Middleton Mann Instagram has become the go-to platform for vintage shops. But here’s the hard truth: most sellers are using it wrong. Instagram was never built for direct sales. This is the root issue that holds so many…
Welcome to “Investment Intelligence,” a quarterly series from Journal of Antiques & Collectibles exploring emerging categories with exceptional appreciation potential. In this inaugural edition, we examine studio art pottery from the 1960s-1980s—a market segment experiencing dramatic revaluation as collectors discover…
By Lynn Garson, Southern Vapors Excellent example of Sileda Wales cranberry and silver perfume bottle with assay marks, 6 inches tall This article delves into the transformative innovations in antique perfume bottle design and production, spotlighting the hands-on individuals—glass cutters,…
by Sloane Middleton Mann Planning ahead is key to a successful marketing plan, so let’s talk about what’s working—and what isn’t—when it comes to marketing your vintage shop in the new year. While the last week of December tends to…
Story and photos by Donald-Brian Johnson When does the Christmas season really begin? When the first department store pipes in the first velvety Bing Crosby holiday favorite? When the first hundred twinkling lights go up on that big house down…
By Chris H. Beyer – Copyright 2025 Coca-Cola® serving trays were issued by the Coca-Cola Company for a period of nearly 70 years to merchandise their celebrated brand of soft drink. The concept for the first Coca-Cola tray, which was…
For more than 25 years, the Journal of Antiques & Collectibles has been more than a publication—it’s been a gathering place. A marketplace of ideas, a meeting point for generations of collectors, dealers, appraisers, historians, and lifelong enthusiasts. Through every…
By Rob Wolfe of American Pickers If the past year has proven anything, it’s this: the antique business is far from slowing down. Auctions have been strong, private buying has remained steady, and the energy at shows from the Midwest…
Recent Auction Results from Near & FarBy Ken HallAll prices include the buyer’s premium A 1999 Pokémon Base Set 1st Edition 4/102 Charizard Holo trading card, graded PSA 10 Gem Mint, sold for $256,200 at a For Elite Trainers: Iconic…