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World’s Earliest 10 Commandments Tablet Sold for $850,000 by Heritage Auctions

World’s Earliest 10 Commandments Tablet Sold for $850,000 by Heritage Auctions

Ancient inscribed stone tablet dates to 4th century AD; a highlight of the Properties of the Living Torah Museum Auction in Beverly Hills The world’s earliest-known stone inscription of the […]

Gavels 'n' Paddles: English wooden doll, $44,000, Theriault's

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall An English wooden Grodnertal doll with embroidered hidden coin pocket made in 1739 sold for $44,000 at an auction […]

Vintage Cards Shine in Memory Lane's "I Own it Now" Sale

Buyers circled around some high-grade legends in the event that gives collectors the chance to secure some high-end items at a set price or roll the dice and wait to […]

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Annie Oakley's shotgun, $207,000, Julia and Poulin

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall Annie Oakley’s personal 12 gauge William Cashmore Boxlock shotgun sold for $207,000 at back-to-back Firearms Auctions conducted by Poulin […]

James D. Julia’s November 18, 2016 Auction To Offer The World’s Finest And Most Desirable Lamps, Glass, & Fine Jewelry Selections

Fairfield, ME, October 31, 2016. James D. Juila is pleased to announce its can’t miss annual November Lamps, Glass, and Fine Jewelry Auction Perfectly timed for holiday shopping, this outstanding […]

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Henry Clay solid gold medal, $346,000, Heritage Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall An 1852 medal honoring U.S. Secretary of State Henry Clay, struck by the U.S. Mint in nearly 30 ounces […]

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Fitz Henry Lane work, $296,250, James D. Julia

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall An unsigned oil on canvas painting by Fitz Henry Lane, depicting New Bedford Harbor and housed in a lovely […]

Chest of Blue-Chip Toys at Bertoia's Annual Fall Auction, November 11-13

2,100+ lots include the best of Tony Lasala’s cast iron, Jay Schoedinger’s pressed steel, and Aussie Paul Hale’s steam engines + trains from Jim Fergusson and Warren Heid VINELAND, N.J. […]