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These sought-after sections offer expert auction analysis, cultural commentary, and more, adding depth, variety, and a personal touch to every issue. Columns include Gavels ’n’ Paddles, Psychology of Collecting, The Beat, Pop Culture Collecting, Toys from the Attic, and Civil War Collector.
/ Gavels n Paddles, President Roosevelt, Presidential
Cox-Roosevelt button, $100,300, Hake’s Auctions

Cox-Roosevelt button, $100,300, Hake’s Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A James M. Cox and Franklin Roosevelt 1920 jugate ...
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/ Gavels n Paddles, Gold Rush
California Gold Rush ingot

California Gold Rush ingot, $138,000, Holabird Western Americana

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A 32.15-ounce Kellogg & Humbert assayer’s California Gold Rush ...
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/ Gavels n Paddles, Louis Comfort Tiffany
A Tiffany Studios Jesus in a Field of Lilies window sold to a church for $237,500 at a Fine and Decorative Arts auction held January 28th by Fontaine’s Auction Gallery in Pittsfield, MA

Tiffany Studios window, $237,500, Fontaine’s

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Tiffany Studios Jesus in a Field of Lilies ...
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/ Antiques Peek, Compasses
This Victorian pocket compass has the design characteristics of a pocket watch made in the era

Compasses: You CAN Get There From Here!

by Jessica Kosinski Do you need a little direction in your life? Well, if you are ever lost in the ...
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/ Antique Marketplace News, Columns, Dinkys, Meccano, Retro Collectibles, Toys From The Attic
This 39 series set, despite missing the Chrysler and with a sun-faded box, still sold for $4,100 at Vectis Auctions in 2011.

British Americans

By Douglas R. Kelly There’s an old saying among collectors that is more than just an old saying: “It’s not ...
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/ Daniel Boone, Gavels n Paddles
A compass that was owned by legendary frontiersman Daniel Boone sold for $109,375 at an Americana & Political Signature Auction held Feb. 25-26 by Heritage Auctions in Dallas.

Daniel Boone compass, $109,375, Heritage Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A compass that was owned by legendary frontiersman Daniel ...
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/ cellular telephones, Talk of the Trade, technology collecting, vintage games
Collecting Technology

Collecting Technology

the 19th century, an era of rapidly accelerating scientific discovery and invention. Significant developments in the fields of mathematics, physics, ...
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/ Gavels n Paddles
1958 double die Lincoln penny, $1.136 million, GreatCollections

1958 double die Lincoln penny, $1.136 million, GreatCollections

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A 1958 “double die” Lincoln cent, mistakenly made with ...
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/ Gavels n Paddles
An artwork by Marc Chagall (1887-1985), titled Daphnis et Grathon, signed and numbered (26/60), sold for $8,400 at a Midcentury, Modern Art & Contemporary Sale held January 28th by Nadeau’s Auction Gallery in Windsor, CT

Marc Chagall artwork, $8,400, Nadeau’s Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall An artwork by Marc Chagall (1887-1985), titled Daphnis et ...
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/ Antique Furniture, Chippendale walnut table, Gavels n Paddles
A Chippendale carved and figured walnut dressing table (Philadelphia, circa 1765), sold for $22,500 in an online-only Chic and Antique Estate Treasures auction held Jan. 25-27 by Nye & Company Auctioneers in Bloomfield, NJ.

Chippendale walnut table, $22,500, Nye & Company

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Chippendale carved and figured walnut dressing table (Philadelphia, ...
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/ banknote, Gavels n Paddles, The Farmers & Merchants National Bank
1902 Reno, Nevada $10 banknote, $12,500, Holabird Western America

1902 Reno, Nevada $10 banknote, $12,500, Holabird Western America

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium A 1902 $10 ...
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/ Antique Marketplace News, Columns, Elmar, Kellogg's prizes, Retro Collectibles, Toys From The Attic
A superb Chris Craft model from Kellogg’s.

Prize Power

by Douglas R. Kelly Who doesn’t like winning prizes? Real prizes, that is, the good stuff … a jumbo stuffed ...
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/ Antiques Peek, Art Glass, glass animals
Fenton red glass cat

Glass Animals

by Jessica Kosinski Glass is a wonderful medium because it is so versatile. It is used to make everyday items ranging ...
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/ 1980 Winter Olympics, Gavels n Paddles, Olympic Medal
1980 Winter Olympic medal, $86,136, RR Auction

1980 Winter Olympic medal, $86,136, RR Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium The silver medal ...
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/ Gavels n Paddles, Jean-Claude Killy, watch
Jean-Claude Killy watch, $80,000, Nadeau’s Auction

Jean-Claude Killy watch, $80,000, Nadeau’s Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium A late 1950s/early ...
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/ Clara Driscoll, Glass, Josh Simpson, Talk of the Trade
The Glass Ceiling

The Glass Ceiling

While the use of glass in the making of everything from jewelry to stained glass windows, optical lenses, architectural structures, ...
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/ Bill Traylor, Gavels n Paddles
Bill Traylor drawing, $252,000, Christie’s

Bill Traylor drawing, $252,000, Christie’s

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium An iconic drawing ...
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/ Gavels n Paddles, Princess Diana
Princess Diana gown, $604,800, Sotheby’s

Princess Diana gown, $604,800, Sotheby’s

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium The “Infanta”-style ball ...
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/ Bob Dylan, Gavels n Paddles
Bob Dylan love letters, $669,875, RR Auction

Bob Dylan love letters, $669,875, RR Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium An archive of ...
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/ Antique Marketplace News, cast iron cars, Columns, Retro Collectibles, Toy Cars, Toys From The Attic
The Hubley tow truck passes muster in terms of originality, even if it does sport a few small paint chips.

Wishful Thinking

by Douglas R. Kelly You’d think I’d know better by now. I’ve been hunting and grooving on vintage toys for ...
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/ Francois-Xavier Lalanne, Gavels n Paddles
Francois-Xavier Lalanne

Lalanne sculpture, $8.4 million, Christie’s

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium A sculpture by ...
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/ Gavels n Paddles, Marilyn Monroe
Signed Monroe photo, $300,000, Heritage

Signed Monroe photo, $300,000, Heritage

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium The only known ...
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/ actors, film, Hollywood, Talk of the Trade
A "short" history on Hollywood

A “short” history on Hollywood

In the first decade of the 20th century, it was obvious to anyone who had seen a film or heard ...
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/ Gavels n Paddles, Marklin Fidelitas clown train
A rare Marklin “Fidelitas” clown train, 37 inches long with all original paint, sold for $84,000 at an auction held Nov. 17-18 by Bertoia Auctions in Vineland, NJ.

Marklin Fidelitas clown train,$84,000, Bertoia Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium A rare Marklin ...
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/ Gavels n Paddles
A circa 1904 Caille Bros. 5-cent Roulette floor-model slot machine with seven coin slots sold for $246,000 at an Antique Coin-Op Machines & Advertising auction held Nov. 3-5 by Morphy Auctions in Denver, PA

Caille Bros. slot machine, $246,000, Morphy Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium A circa 1904 ...
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