Micro Signage
by Douglas R. Kelly My great friend of many years, Renny Schoonmaker, likes to call these kinds of things “go-with items.” These are the displays, the ads, and the accessories that came with—or were marketed with—the main act. In my…
Nick Boschetto
The Word on the Street: A History of Street Signs
by Jessica Kosinski It’s interesting that I was asked to write an article about street signs because I have firsthand experience with living on an unusual street, or in my case two unusual streets. That’s because the small town…
Babe Ruth rookie card, $762,500, Bonhams
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A Gimbels Department Store version of Babe Ruth’s M101-4 rookie card sold for $762,500 at a Fine Books and Manuscripts auction held…
19th Century African Americans Who Transformed Transportation
By Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher Despite the constraints of slavery, poverty, lack of education, and social and racial discrimination, these seven men defied the odds and went on to influence, through their inventions, transportation in America in small but significant…
Signs of history are everywhere
On Friday, May 17th, Brimfield Auction Acres in Brimfield, MA, took its place on The National Register of Historic Places as the birthplace and originator of the World Famous “Brimfield Antique Show” with an unveiling ceremony that also marked the…
Aaron Willard shelf clock, $19,200, Doyle
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A Federal Massachusetts shelf clock made by Aaron Willard chimed on time for $19,200 at an American Furniture, Silver & Decorative Arts…
1964: A Banner Year for Transportation!
by Judy Gonyeau, managing editor The Teamsters Master Freight Agreement JANUARY 15, 1964 – A monumental day in Teamsters history when the first National Master Freight Agreement (NMFA) was signed in Chicago. This contract would provide solid, standardized protection…
From Tangible to Digital: The Evolution of Collecting in the Modern Era
By Shirley M. Mueller, M.D. Most collectors acquire their treasures through traditional methods – purchasing from dealers or at auctions that specialize in physical items within their areas of interest. Another group, often younger individuals, collects experiences instead. As one…
Caille Bros. slot machine, $147,600, Morphy Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A Caille Bros. (Detroit) musical Triple Ellipse three-games-in-one upright slot machine in an oak cabinet sold for $147,600 at a Coin-Op &…
Cunard: The Most Famous Ocean Liners in the World™
By Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher On July 4, 1840, the steamer Britannia departed Liverpool, England on her maiden transatlantic journey, bound for Boston, MA carrying mail, passengers, and freight. Fifteen days later, after a short stop in Halifax, NS, the…