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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.
/ 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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/ Gavels n Paddles
A Kyser & Rex (Philadelphia) Roller Skating cast-iron mechanical bank with bright original paint colors sold for $24,000 at an auction titled “Abby’s Attic Finds” held October 14th by Bertoia’s in Vineland, NJ

Kyser & Rex bank, $24,000, Bertoia’s

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium A Kyser & ...
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/ Gavels n Paddles
The only known Winter Dance Party concert poster from Feb. 3, 1959, promoting Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper, and Dion, forever known as “The Day the Music Died” (since all of the above artists except Dion were killed in a plane crash that day), sold for a record $447,000 at a Music Memorabilia Signature Auction held Nov. 11-13 by Heritage Auctions in Dallas.

Winter Dance Party concert poster, $447,000, Heritage Auctions

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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/ American Glass, history of chairs, history of denim jeans. pottery styles, Talk of the Trade
Know your style

Know your style

Ever drive by a house you love and not know its style? Or pick up a piece of glass or ...
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/ Gavels n Paddles, Grandma Moses
Grandma Moses’ 1943 oil with glitter on pressed wood painting titled We Have All Gone Sledding sold for $31,250 at a Fine and Decorative Art Auction held November 9th by Dallas Auction Gallery in Dallas, TX

Grandma Moses oil painting, $31,250, Dallas Auction Gallery

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium Grandma Moses’ 1943 ...
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/ Gavels n Paddles, John Steinbeck
John Steinbeck’s personal journal, $70,000, Bonhams

John Steinbeck’s personal journal, $70,000, Bonhams

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall Author John Steinbeck’s ...
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/ Gavels n Paddles
George Nakashima Conoid bench

George Nakashima bench, $48,255, Bonhams Skinner

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium A circa 1960 ...
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/ A.C. Gilbert, Antiques Peek, Chemistry Set
A.C. Gilbert Chemistry Set: Building Future Scientists

A.C. Gilbert Chemistry Set: Building Future Scientists

by Jessica Kosinski The year 1923 was an incredible one. Many new inventions were created that year. Those inventions are ...
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/ Gavels n Paddles
A John Steinbeck two-page handwritten letter to his 14-year-old son, Thomas, dated Nov. 10, 1958,

John Steinbeck letter, $32,426, RR Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium A John Steinbeck ...
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/ Talk of the Trade
In Celebration of 100 Years!

In Celebration of 100 Years!

As we move forward into 2023, it’s only natural to reflect on the products, inventions and discoveries that have their ...
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