Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium A John Steinbeck two-page handwritten letter to his 14-year-old son, Thomas, dated Nov. 10, 1958, in which he offers wise, fatherly advice on…
As we move forward into 2023, it’s only natural to reflect on the products, inventions and discoveries that have their roots in a history that is now 100 years old, especially those that continue to have an impact on American…
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium A Chinese famille rose porcelain vase with the Qianlong mark of the period sold for $504,000 at an Asian Works of Art auction…
By Donald-Brian Johnson “Here comes Santa Claus, Here comes Santa Claus, Right down Santa Claus lane!” – Gene Autry & Oakley Haldeman, 1947 Santa. St. Nick. Father Christmas. No matter what they call him in your neck of…
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium An Ansel Adams signed and framed Yosemite photo print from around 1959 sold for $38,750 at a Western Frontiers auction held October 13th-16th…
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium An American National Deluxe Coupe pedal car, 68 inches long, with opening doors, sliding windows, interior upholstery, and curtains, sold for $66,000 at…
By Carrie Polales Sansing They are known by various names. Light-ups, lawn art, plastic kitsch, illuminated figures, or simply blow molds. An Obsession Begins I recall the first time I poured over the Sears Wish Book and JCPenney holiday…
Working on your holiday gift-giving list? This year, rather than purchasing a mass-produced plastic toy, a high-priced piece of electronic gadgetry, or an unwanted item of clothing, consider turning to the antiques and collectibles marketplace instead. There is plenty of…
by Judy Weaver-Gonyeau, managing editor Courage. Pluck. Perseverance. … Moxie. A little bit sweet, a little bit bitter. What some would call an “acquired taste.” Who knew this aptly named “Nerve Food” would become more popular than Coca-Cola? Where Did…
By Douglas R. Kelly There are few product names in the games and sporting goods industries that can match “Frisbee” for sheer recognition power. We don’t say, “Hey let’s play Monopoly” when we mean backgammon, and we don’t ask…
