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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.

November 30, 2017 / Arts & Crafts, Austrian, Baby's Rattle, Bronze, California, Catalina, Columns, Comforter, Deborah Abernethy, Ear Trumpet, Explorer, gilt, gold, King George lV, mantel clock, Mike McLeod, Peacock, Pottery, Rattle, silver, Silverplate, Solid Silver, Spanish, Teether, Tile, Victorian, What's Selling on eBay, Whistle

What's Selling on eBay: November 2017

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $1,125 (12 bidders, 18 bids): Victorian Austrian Solid Silver Baby's Rattle/Whistle/Teether/Comforter. This antique Victorian ...

November 29, 2017 / Art, Bob Kuhn, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Gerald Peters Gallery, Jackson Hole, Jackson Hole Art Auction, Masonite, Painting, Trailside Galleries

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Bob Kuhn acrylic painting, $409,500, Jackson Hole

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall An acrylic on Masonite painting by Bob Kuhn (1920-2007), ...

A "Cover Story" That Changed My Life

Character Collectibles: November 2017 By J.C. Vaughn Sometimes a comic book cover can change your life. Weird, but true. It's ...

November 29, 2017 / Art, artist, Bronco Buster, Bronze, Brunk Auctions, Columns, Frederic Remington, Gavels n Paddles, Paintings, Sculpture, still life

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Remington’s Bronco Buster, $510,000, Brunk Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall Frederic Remington’s famous bronze sculpture titled Bronco Buster sold ...

November 28, 2017 / Adornments, Amethyst, Antiques Peek, astrological, Birthstones, Columns, Diamond, Emerald, garnet, Jessica Kosinski, Jewelry, magical, mystical, Necklaces, precious gems, religious, rings, ruby, Sapphire, sentimental, tanzanite, zodiac

Antiques Peek: November 2017

by Jessica Kosinski Birthstones Shining Bright This month we are taking a peek at birthstones. Birthstones today are commonly worn ...

November 22, 2017 / Columns, Copake Auction, copper, Gavels n Paddles, Goyard, Henry Latrobe Roosevelt, highboy, Mixed media, Queen Ann Highboy, US Navy, Weathervane

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Queen Anne maple highboy, $10,530, Copake Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall An 18th century Queen Anne curly maple highboy made ...

November 15, 2017 / Alexander Woodwork Company, chairs, Columns, conoid chair, Deisgn, Design Sale, desks, Freeman's Auction, Gavels n Paddles, George Nakashima, Louis Kahn, Louis XVI, Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia Flyers, Reception Table, tables

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Nakashima table and chairs, $187,500, Freeman’s Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A George Nakashima (Am., 1905-1990) Sanso “Reception House” table ...

November 8, 2017 / All Terrain Vehicle, ATV, Bob Thrash, Chip Foose, Chrysler Convertible, Columns, Cordier Auctions, Gavels n Paddles, Harley Davidson, motorcycle, Motorcycle Auction, Polaris Sportsman, Rad Ride, Road Star, Silverado, Yamaha

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1998 Harley Davidson, $7,900, Cordier Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A sleek 1998 Harley Davidson motorcycle customized by Bob ...

November 7, 2017 / Columns, costume, dignity, Fashion, Glove, gloves, London, Monarchs, royalty, S. William Beck, The Worshipful Company of Glovers, Tutankhamen

Great Collections: November 2017

The Glove Collection Trust Gloves have been found in the tomb of Tutankhamen, on the hands of newly crowned monarchs, ...

November 1, 2017 / artist, Bob Dylan, Columns, Edvard Munch, Gavels n Paddles, Gustav Klimt, legendary, Limited Edition, Limited Edition Prints, musician, Online Auction, songwriter, Woodshed Art Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Bob Dylan limited edition print, $5,312, Woodshed Art Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A signed limited edition print by the legendary musician-songwriter ...

October 31, 2017 / Blown glass, Bronze, Columns, dragon, eBay, foliage, kerosene lamp, lamp, Online Auction, Pincushion, polarbear, Pottery, ruby, silver, tulips, Vase, Victorian, What's Selling on eBay

What's Selling on eBay: October 2017

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $1,606 (12 bidders, 29 bids): Extremely rare antique silver polar bear pincushion, Adie & ...

October 30, 2017 / Adornments, Beauty, Columns, Distinguish, Embellish, Enhance, Jewelry, Maxine Carter-Lome, Ornament, Status, Talk of the Trade

Publisher's Corner: November 2017

Collectible Adornments By Maxine Carter-Lome An adornment is generally an accessory or ornament worn to enhance the beauty or status ...

October 25, 2017 / All Star Comics, Certified Guaranty Company, CGC, Columns, Comic Art, Comic Book, comics, CommicConnect, DC Comics, eBay, JC Vaughn, Marvel Comics, Pop Culture Collecting, Price Guide, Sensation Comics, The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman Keeps Making News: Three Comics Top $1.5 Million

Comic Character Collectibles: October 2017 By J.C. Vaughn Pristine Comics realized record prices for a CGC-certified 9.4 copy of All ...

October 24, 2017 / Anaheim Performing Arts Center Foundation, APACF, Cigarettes, cigars, Columns, Dr. Howard Knohl, Judy Gonyeau, Little People, Match Safes, matchbook, Matches, pipes, Private Collection, smoking, The Knohl Collection, Tobacco

Great Collections: October 2017

Match Safes and Little People A Conversation with Dr. Howard Knohl of The Knohl Collection by Judy Gonyeau, Managing Editor ...

October 13, 2017 / Art, artist, Baseball, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Heritage Auctions, Norman Rockwell, Saturday Evening Post, Sports, Yankees

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Norman Rockwell painting, $1.68 million, Heritage

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A baseball-themed painting by artist Norman Rockwell that appeared ...

October 8, 2017 / Antiques Peek, Artwork, Columns, culture, Design, History, Jessica Kosinski, matchbook, matchbook cover, matchcover, packages, Unique

Antiques Peek: October 2017

Strike Up a Collection by Jessica Kosinski In the world of collectibles, some people think that bigger is better. However, ...

October 8, 2017 / Aston Martin, Auction record, cars, Columns, Ferrari, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, racing car, RM Auctions, Sotheby's, vehicles, World Record

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1956 Aston Martin DBR1 car, $22.55 million, RM/Sotheby’s

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A 1956 Aston Martin DBR1 racing car sold for ...

October 1, 2017 / Art Artist, Brunk Auctions, Columns, Cut Glass, Dorflinger Glass, Dorflinger Monstrose, Fine & Decorative Arts, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Mason County, Paintings, Punch Bowl

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Dorflinger punch bowl set, $114,000, Brunk Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A green-cut-to-clear Dorflinger Montrose punch bowl set made in ...

September 28, 2017 / Cigarette Cards, Cigarette Holders, Cigarette Machines, Cigarettes, cigars, Collection, Columns, Dining Set, Dispensers, Fashion, Maxine Carter-Lome, smoking, Sterling Silver, Talk of the Trade, Tobacciana

Publishers Corner: October 2017

Smokin' Collectibles by Maxine Carter-Lome, Publisher I am old enough to remember cigarette dispensing machines in almost all public places, ...

September 28, 2017 / Antiques Peek, Butter, butter chips, Butter Pat, Butter plates, butters, China, Columns, cups, dishes, Eating, food, Jessica Kosinksi, Pat, plates

Antiques Peek: September 2017

By Jessica Kosinski Pat-A-Pat We all have traditional foods that we like to eat. Often, favorite foods vary by era ...

September 26, 2017 / Cinderella, Columns, Cordier Auctions, Freight train, Gavels n Paddles, Giuseppe Armani, Ives, Ken Hall, Railway Lines, Star Wars, Toy & Train Auction, toy train

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Ives Railway Lines set, $6,000, Cordier Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall An Ives 1134 Railway Lines freight set sold for ...

September 25, 2017 / Apothecary Jar, candy, Cane, Ceiling Nozzle, Col. JW Robinson, Columns, Deborah Abernethy, eBay, Fire Sprinkler, Fireman, gold, Gold Cane, Gold Filled, HC Vogel, Henry S Parmalee, Jar, King Kong, Mike McLeod, Movie poster, Movies, Parmalee, poster, RKO Radio, RKO's King Kong, Vogel, What's Selling on eBay