Railroads On Parade
by Donald-Brian Johnson “Do you think that progress will be swayed By the tea-kettle that this man has made? This Iron Horse?” – Edward Hungerford, Railroads On Parade, 1939 The theme of the 1939-1940 New York World’s Fair…
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Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: Kurt Cobain drawing, $281,250, Julien’s Auctions
Recent Auction Results from Near & Far By Ken Hall A self-portrait caricature drawing by Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, created during the group’s 1992 Nevermind promotional tour, sold for $281,250 at a Music Icons auction held June 11-13 by…
The Return of Shows: It has not been easy but show organizers are working hard to return to live events
This week is the return in full of the Brimfield Antique Shows after over a year’s hiatus due to COVID. Like all small shows and large-scale events, there remains some trepidation about what this year’s Brimfield shows will look like…
Riding the Rails: Like the Internet in the second-half of the 20th century, trains were the major disrupter of the 19th century. They changed the way we brought our goods to market, where we lived, and how we traveled.
Like the Internet in the second half of the 20th century, trains were the major disrupter of the 19th century. They changed the way we brought our goods to market, where we lived, and how we traveled. They raised towns…
Pullman: Riding the Rails in Luxury
by Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher George Mortimer Pullman was born on March 3, 1831, in Brocton, New York, just four years after the “Laying of the First Stone” ceremonies that launched the construction of the first passenger and freight rail line…
Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: 1830 center table, $46,875, Doyle
Recent Auction Results from Near & Far By Ken Hall A circa 1830 Continental center table, probably German, having a giltwood base lavishly carved with lions, Bacchic masks and floral swags supporting an alabaster top sold for $46,875 at…
Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: WWII binoculars, $22,800, Cowan’s
Recent Auction Results from Near & Far By Ken Hall A US Navy ship’s bridge binoculars from World War II sold for $22,800 at an Arms & Armor auction held May 25-26 by Cowan’s in Cincinnati, OH. Also, a…
Book Bindings Bound For History
by Jim Dawson When discussing the housing of history, creating a safe and protective environment for the written word is paramount. Bookbinding has changed over the years, but the preservation of historic tomes through a better understanding of their construction…
Boxed Perfection
by Travis Landry, Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers When it comes to the world of Pop Culture collectibles, whether it be toys, video games, or trading cards, there is nothing more important than condition. You obviously have the rarity factor—the…
Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: Figural weathervane, $258,000, Morphy’s
Recent Auction Results from Near & Far By Ken Hall A late 19th century molded and gilded-copper weathervane depicting a full-bodied standing Massasoit Indian with bow and arrow atop directional arrow, made by Harris & Co. (Boston) sold for…