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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.
Faberge punch service, $750,000, Heritage Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium A turn-of-the-last-century Fabergé ...
Leica M2 camera, $15,360, Kimball’s
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium A vintage Leica ...
Cruver: Twin Sons of Different Mothers
by Douglas R. Kelly Early plastic toys run the gamut in terms of quality. Some were well designed and well ...
TV’s Cheers logo bar door, $162,500, Julien’s Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium The original front ...
How to Build a Vintage Brand: 4 Questions to Drive Growth
By Sloane Middleton Mann. Sloane is the founder of Business of Vintage, the world’s only marketing agency specializing in vintage and ...
The Vinyl Never Lies: Vintage Music, Memorabilia, and the Stories We Still Want to Hear
by Laurence Carpenter Vintage music is having a moment – and not just in playlists. We’re seeing a resurgence in ...
Yonezawa Atom Jet 58 Racer, $47,970, Milestone Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium A Japanese Yonezawa ...
How Creativity Drives Desire: Exploring the Neural Mechanisms of Creativity and How they Relate to Collecting
by Shirley M. Mueller, M.D. Creativity is not just for artists—it’s present in solving problems, making jokes, or even collecting ...
1796 U.S. quarter dollar, $168,000, Heritage Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A 1796 U.S ...
A New Beginning: Giant-Size X-Men #1 Turns 50
By J.C. Vaughn, President of Gemstone Publishing and Amanda Sheriff, Gemstone’s Editor-Digital Giant-Size X-Men #1, cover For those who only ...
Collecting Vintage & Estate Jewelry
by Jessica Kosinski If you love jewelry with a story, character, and a bit of history, vintage jewelry collecting might ...
First Edition Copy of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, $48,000, Doyle
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A first edition ...
Ragtop Summer: Taking a Look At Convertible Toy Cars
by Douglas R. Kelly Here in New England, winter loosens its grip reluctantly, often over-staying its welcome deep into the ...
Vintage Picnic Sets: A Nostalgic Feast in a Basket
By Jessica Kosinski When talking about summer fun, there are certain activities that instantly come to mind: swimming, camping, biking, ...
Richard Mille chronograph, $217,800, Kodner Galleries
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A Richard Mille ...
Star Wars Luke Skywalker action figure, $84,370; Hake’s Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A Star Wars ...
1769-dated powder horn, $62,100, Blackstone Valley
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A 1769-dated cow ...
A Museum of the Mind: Dataland
By Shirley M. Mueller, M.D. In late 2025, an unprecedented art center will open in Los Angeles: Dataland, the world’s ...
Dylan demo recording, $39,325, RR Auction
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall The earliest known ...
Pair of dowitcher decoys, $222,000, Copley Fine Art
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A pair of ...
A New Chapter Begins: Welcoming the Boschettos to the Journal Family
As the Journal of Antiques & Collectibles celebrates its 25th year in publication, we find ourselves at a moment of ...
Stage Costumes: Enter Stage Right
By Jessica Kosinski Stage costumes have long been a defining feature of live performances, allowing musicians to amplify their personas ...
Wedgwood vase, marked, $87,500, Woody Auction
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A Wedgwood vase ...
Vinyl Records and the Meaning of Music Memorabilia: Identity, Beauty, and Belonging
By Shirley M. Mueller, M.D. Music memorabilia—especially vinyl records—serves as more than a nostalgic nod to the past. For many ...
Indian Motorcycles sign, $78,300, Miller & Miller
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall An Indian Motorcycles ...
