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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, Gavels n Paddles
Faberge punch service

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

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

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

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

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 ...
Vintage rock ‘n roll tour T-shirts. Look for signed shirts that can be verified to be signed by a band member(s).

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

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 ...
As you can see in this diagram, dopamine that’s used in the mesolimbic and mesocortical pathways (shown in purple) is produced in the ventral tegmental area (VTA). The dopamine is then projected to the nucleus accumbens (mesolimbic pathway) or the prefrontal cortex (mesocortical pathway).

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

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 ...
Giant-Size X-Men

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 ...
Czechoslovakian Edwardian era filigree harlequin glass brooch.

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 Wizard of Oz

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 ...
The Minic Streamline Sports was as English as can be, despite being loosely based on the Chrysler Airflow of the 1930s.

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 Peterboro Woven Splint Wood Picnic Basket

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

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 action figure, $84,370; Hake’s Auctions

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 ...
/ Gavels n Paddles
1769-dated powder horn

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 ...
DATALAND Kinetic Data Sculptures.

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 ...
/ Bob Dylan, Gavels n Paddles
Dylan demo recording

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 ...
/ decoys, Gavels n Paddles
Pair of dowitcher decoys

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 ...
/ Talk of the Trade
A New Chapter Begins: Welcoming the Boschettos to the Journal Family

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 ...
Elvis wearing Mexican sundial jumpsuit

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

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 ...
Dantes HiFi in Miami, the areaメs first vinyl listening bar.

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

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 ...