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Author Archives: Nick Boschetto

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Louis XIII decanter, $134,750, Sotheby's

Louis XIII decanter

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A crystal magnum decanter of special Louis XIII cognac, engraved with a map of the Americas, sold for $134,750 […]

Hand-curated selection of exotic, fresh-to-market timepieces to be offered by Heritage Auctions

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A hand-curated selection of exotic, fresh-to-market timepieces from Patek Philippe to Piguet will be offered at auction by Heritage Auctions at an October 27 auction. Here are 10 of the […]

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Winchester Model 1866, $483,000, Rock Island

Winchester Model 1866

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A German silver framed, exhibition quality, panel scene engraved Winchester Model 1866 rifle, with ties to trick shot Chevalier […]

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Flash Gordon artwork, $60,375, Philip Weiss

Flash Gordon artwork

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall Original Sunday page artwork for the Flash Gordon comic strip dated Jan. 24, 1937, drawn by noted illustrator Alex […]

Julia’s October Firearms Auction will Feature their Finest Offering Ever with Approximately $20 Million Worth of Rare Arms

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Fairfield, Maine. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; October 4, 5, 6 & 7 will feature Julia’s fall Firearms Auction. The sale includes one of the finest offerings that Julia’s has ever […]

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Kelly Tires porcelain sign, $88,450, Morphy Auctions

Kelly Tires porcelain sign

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Kelly Tires porcelain sign (“Lotta Miles”) sold for $88,450 at a Premier Automobilia and Petroliana Auction held July […]

Morphy Auctions' September Premier Toys, Dolls, Marbles, And Figural Cast Iron Sales Event, Sept. 23-24

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This two-day auction includes almost 1,300 lots of extraordinary vintage toys and childhood ephemera, with museum-quality selections across all the most popular collecting categories.  Denver, Pennsylvania, September 5, 2016 – […]

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Dilley golden plover decoy, $103,500, Guyette & Deeter

Dilley golden plover decoy

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall An outstanding golden plover decoy by John Dilley sold for $103,500 at a Summer Decoy Auction held July 28-29 […]

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Rare 1928 perfume bottle, $33,000, IPBA Convention

Rare 1928 perfume bottle

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A rare 1928 Parfums de Marcy trompe l’oeil presentation “Le Bracelet Miraculeux” perfume bottle, which held five scents and […]

Boxborough Paper Town – The Vintage Paper, Book & Advertising Collectibles Show – to be held September 17th

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BOXBOROUGH, MA – SEPTEMBER 17, 2016: Flamingo Eventz is pleased to announce the return of the popular Boxborough Paper Town – The Vintage Paper, Books & Advertising Collectibles Show. This […]