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Category Archives: Gavels n Paddles

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Mickey Mantle rookie card $183,750, Goldin Auctions

Mickey Mantle rookie card

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle rookie card, graded PSA NM7, sold for $183,750 at a Holiday Auction that […]

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Marilyn Monroe dress, $4.81 million, Julien’s

Marilyn Monroe dress

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall Marilyn Monroe’s iconic, form-fitting “Happy Birthday Mr. President” dress from JFK’s birthday celebration at Madison Square Garden in New […]

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Cartier Mystery Clock, $504,500, Sotheby’s

Cartier Mystery Clock

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A platinum, yellow gold, rock crystal, onyx, mother-of-pearl and diamond-set Mystery Clock made in 1929 for Cartier, designed by […]

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Marklin steam-powered liner, $59,000, Bertoia Auctions

Marklin steam powered liner

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A circa 1929-1930 Marklin ‘Amerika’ Series II steam-powered liner, exquisitely detailed, sold for $59,000 at an Annual Fall Auction […]

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Sapphire and diamond ring, $103,500, Cottone Auctions

Sapphire and diamond ring

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A dazzling sapphire and diamond ladies’ vintage ring in a gold and platinum setting sold for $103,500 at a […]

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Original poster art for E.T., $394,000, Heritage Auctions

Original poster art for E.T.

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall The original promotional movie poster painting for the hit film E.T. The Extraterrestrial (1982) sold for $394,000 at an […]

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

English wooden doll

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 […]

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

Annie Oakleys shotgun

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 […]