Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A walnut and mixed wood “His” rocking chair by Sam Maloof (American, 1916-2009), executed in 1988, sold for $20,570 in two days of auctions…
By Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher During the Revolutionary War, instantaneous communication was non-existent, especially over great distances. News and personal correspondence were either delivered by land on foot or horseback, or by sea; depending on the distance, weather, terrain, and scheduled…
Working and living in the town where Old Sturbridge Village is located, Sturbridge, MA, we at the Journal are quite familiar with historical, especially military reenactments. Every August, OSV holds the largest Revolutionary War military re-enactment in New England, with…
By Shirley M. Mueller, M.D. January is an important sale month at many auction houses. Once again, I’m in the game. The last time this happened, I was a nervous wreck. Now, with that experience behind me, I’m less…
By Judy Gonyeau, managing editor Name any country music star and chances are they are a member of one of the strongest and most influential organizations as it applies to the U.S.’s home-grown music genre. Playing in a Grand…
Cookie jars have been kitchen staples for decades. Most of us grew up with one – the kitschier the better – and have fond memories of what could be found inside. While these family favorites don’t necessarily blend in with…
by Rob Wolfe of American Pickers For centuries, collecting religious artifacts and iconography has been a pursuit that transcends time, geography, and personal beliefs. These objects often hold profound significance for collectors, whether as expressions of deep spiritual connection, links…
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A star-shaped wooden double-sided paint-and-gilt “Millinery and Fancy Goods” trade sign, 34 inches tall, sold for $40,000 at a sale of the…
by Douglas R. Kelly Best to get this out in the open, right off the bat: I’m not a rubber toy person. Over the years, I’ve owned a total of two: a 1940s Arcor Oldsmobile, and a 1930s Ford…
By Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher Behind every major company and brand launched in the early decades of the 20th century was an innovator with a vision. Nineteen twenty-five saw more than its share of visionaries; men and women who started new…
