Here Comes Santa Claus!
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…
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Ansel Adams Yosemite photo print, $38,750, Holabird Western Americana
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…
American National pedal car, $66,000, Milestone Auctions
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…
Ultimate Christmas Kitsch: Blow Molds
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…
10 Crafty DIY Antique Holiday Gifts
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…
You’ve Got Moxie: America’s Longest-Lasting Soft Drink
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…
The Name of the Game: Frisbee or Frisbie, it’s an American Cultural Icon
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…
Time for a garage sale?
Are you one of these people who has been holding on to items or collections from your children’s childhood or your own because you believe that one day they will be worth something? If so, you are not alone. As…
Machine Man Robot, $84,000, Morphy Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium A circa 1960 Machine Man Robot from Masudaya’s (Japan) famed Gang of Five robot series, one of only a few known, sold for…
Kobe Bryant rookie card, $34,375, Hindman Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium BGS 9 Mint, sold for $34,375 at a sale of The Definitive Collection of Kobe Bryant Rookie Cards held August 24th by…