Elephant ivory has been exported from Africa and Asia for millennia with records going back to the 14th century BCE. During the 18th & 19th centuries, ivory decorative objects were popular souvenirs and used as luxury embellishments in antiques, furniture,…
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A circa 1777 Continental Army canteen, marked “U:STATES”, sold for $41,125 at a Historic Arms & Militaria auction held February 7th by…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
