By Judy Weaver Gonyeau, managing editor The spies from the earliest days of America may not have had the level of “toys” and methods used by a 21st century James Bond. Still, their tactics and establishing U.S. Intelligence operations are just as fascinating.…
by Shirley M. Mueller, M.D. Elizabeth Kraft Taylor, author of Three Jews Walked into a Shopping Center, recalls her infatuation with dolls. “It started when I was about 30 years old. My dolls were called Gene Marshall. They were…
We are a civilization inspired by discovery, whether that leads us to look upwards to the heavens, underground for what time and nature has buried, or to the bottom of the sea for answers. Over the centuries, our understanding of…
Every year, Asheford Institute of Antiques takes a marketplace sampling of ‘what’s hot and what’s not’ by surveying its over 2,659 current students and past graduates actively employed or working within the antiques, collectibles, and vintage marketplaces in the United…
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall The 2004 Boston Red Sox World Series Commissioner’s Trophy sold for $165,000 at a sale of Larry Lucchino Red Sox Memorabilia held December…
By Brett and Kate McKay, artofmanliness.com You’ve probably been to an army surplus store. They all look pretty much the same wherever you live. Surplus stores can be found in strip malls in the rough part of town or as…
by Laurence Carpenter In the world of music memorabilia, there’s a common misconception that collecting is reserved for the wealthy or seasoned enthusiasts who can spend six figures on an iconic guitar or a rare handwritten lyric sheet. While…
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A “Background Good Guy” test doll from the Chucky TV series production of 2021 sold for $4,920 in an online-only Hollywood VIP Famous Movie…
By Douglas R. Kelly On the annoyance scale, there are probably worse things than a creased/wrinkled/crumpled box. I just can’t think of any at the moment. Finding a great vintage toy that has a less-than-great condition box is—for me…
by Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher When it comes to Civil War memorabilia, John Sexton is the go-to guy. His decades as a consultant and independent appraiser of Civil War memorabilia make him sought after by museums, private institutions, auction houses,…
