Columns

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.

October 1, 2016 / Advertising, American, Art, Columns, Eclectic, Editorial, folk art, Maxine Carter-Lome, Outsider, Peoples Art, Pioneer, Publishers, Talk of the Trade, The Museum of International Folk Art, Utilitarian, Waterman Antiques

Publisher's Corner: October 2016

Folk Art Collectibles by Maxine Carter-Lome So what exactly is "Folk Art?" The Museum of International Folk Art defines it ...

September 29, 2016 / Chisel Blade, Collecting, Collection, Columns, Hand Planes, Mark Cerel, Planes, Tools, vintage, Wood Shaping, Woodworking

Collector's Showcase: September 2016

Planes Collector Mark Cerel collects planes, but it’s not a hobby that requires an airplane hangar to warehouse; Mark’s hobby ...

September 28, 2016 / Advertising, Art Deco, auctions, badge, badges, Columns, Deborah Abernethy, eBay, Hood Tires, Hunting, Indianapolis Speedway, lamp, Lefever Gun, Mike McLeod, Online Auction, Pins, Signs, What's Selling on eBay

What's Selling on eBay: September 2016

By Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $1,140 (46 bids, 13 bidders): Art Deco Tharaud Limoges Pierrot Holding A Globe Lampe ...

September 21, 2016 / Columns, defensive lineman, Denver Broncos, face-masking, Football Helmet, Fred Gehrke, Jeff Figler, John Riddel, leather helmet, Los Angeles Rams, New York Jets, plastic helmets, soft leather skull caps

The Football Helmet: A Protective Tool on the Field

Collecting with Jeff by Jeff Figler Imagine a modern day running back for the Denver Broncos or New York Jets ...

September 19, 2016 / Amish, Antique Shops, Antiques Peek, Barrel Churns, Butter, Butter Churns, Columns, Dash Churns, decorative, Farms, flea markets, Jessica Kosinksi, Plunge Churns

Antiques Peek: September 2016

Like Buttah’ Churns by Jessica Kosinski When it comes to tools of the trade in the kitchen, few are more ...

September 19, 2016 / Associated Gasoline, Automobilia, Columns, Denver PA, Die-Cut Signs, Gavels n Paddles, Indian Gasoline, Kelly Tires, Morphy Auctions, Petroliana, Petroliana Auction, Polly Gas, Porcelain Sign

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Kelly Tires porcelain sign, $88,450, Morphy Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Kelly Tires porcelain sign (“Lotta Miles”) sold for ...

September 17, 2016 / Advertising, Blacksmiths, Collecting, Columns, Die-Cut Signs, H.D. Beach Co., Jeff Figler, Shoemakers, Tin Signs, Tradesmen, Tuscarora Advertising Co.

Tin Signs

Collecting with Jeff By Jeff Figler As strange as it may sound, advertising signs actually date back to ancient times ...

September 15, 2016 / Columns, decoy, Gavels n Paddles, golden plover decoy, Guyette & Deeter, John Dilley, Plover Decoy, Portsmouth NH, Summer Decoy Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Dilley golden plover decoy, $103,500, Guyette & Deeter

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall An outstanding golden plover decoy by John Dilley sold ...

September 14, 2016 / Columns, Comic Character, Comic Con, Comic Con International, Comics books, Gemstone Publishing, J.C. Vaughn, New York Comic Con, Pop Culture Collecting, San Diego Comic Con, Suicide Squad

The Overwhelming Comic-Con

Comic Character Collectibles By JC Vaughn While our schedule at Gemstone Publishing may change from year to year, we know ...

September 12, 2016 / Art Deco, Bracelet, Columns, Disguised, Gavels n Paddles, International Perfume Bottle Association, IPBA, Parfums de Marcy, Perfume, perfume bottle, trompe l'oeil

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Rare 1928 perfume bottle, $33,000, IPBA Convention

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A rare 1928 Parfums de Marcy trompe l'oeil presentation ...

September 8, 2016 / Appliqué, Baltimore, Columns, Emily Quail Moon, Gavels n Paddles, Jeffrey S. Evans auction, Mary Seeds Moon, Maryland Lone Star, Quilt, Textiles & Sewing Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Maryland appliquéd quilt, $9,360, Jeffrey S. Evans

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A fine pieced and appliquéd Maryland Lone Star quilt, ...

September 4, 2016 / Ahlers & Ogletree, Atlanta GA, auction, Case clock, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Jacob Eby, Mahogany, Summer Collections & Estates Auction, Tall Clock

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Jacob Eby tall case clock, $10,620, Ahlers & Ogletree

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall An early 19th century mahogany Federal tall case clock ...

September 2, 2016 / Antique Shops, Columns, Connecticut, Connecticut Antiques Trail, CT, flea markets, Hartford CT, Madison CT

On the Road To… Connecticut

What better way to experience the past than antiquing in Connecticut. Whether you’re on the Connecticut Antiques Trail or off ...

August 31, 2016 / archaeology, collector, Columns, Crafting, Creating, Eli Whitney, Massachusetts, Maxine Carter-Lome, Plimoth Plantation, Publisher, Talk of the Trade, Technology, Tools, WWII

Publisher's Corner: September 2016

Tools of the Trades By Maxine Carter-Lome Eli Whitney is credited as saying "We can't make anything until we make ...

August 29, 2016 / Advertising, Aflack, Animals, Antiques Peek, Columns, Edison-Bell Company, Geico, Jessica Kosinski, Lassie, Morris the Cat, Nipper the Dog, Pinbacks, Rin Tin Tin, toys, Watches

Antiques Peek: August 2016

Animals in Advertising by Jessica Kosinski Advertising is a huge industry, and it's not a new one. Ads go back ...

August 26, 2016 / Advertising, California, Christmastime, Coca Cola, Coca Cola Polar Bears, Coke, collectors, Columns, Dan Deane, Gatherings, National Coca-Cola Collectors Club, Picnics, Polar Bears, San Bernadino, Santa, White Polar Bears

Collector's Showcase: August 2016

Coca-Cola Collectibles: It's The Real Thing Dan Deane of San Bernadino, California is more than a Coca-Cola fan - he ...

August 25, 2016 / bowls, Columns, Deborah Abernethy, Dr. Pepper, figural, Glass, harp, Indiana Glass Co., iron, Mike McLeod, Miniature, Pencil, Sad Iron, silver, Thermometer, US Glass Company, Vase, What's Selling on eBay

What's Selling on eBay: August 2016

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $2,337 (38 bids, 13 bidders): Silver Figural Miniature Harp Mechanical Propelling Pencil and Seal ...

August 10, 2016 / Canapes, Christie's, Columns, Faberge, Gavels n Paddles, Joan Rivers, New York City, Penhaligon's of London, Tiffany & Co.

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Fabergé photo frame, $245,000, Christie's

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A jeweled gold-mounted nephrite (greenstone) photograph frame, marked Fabergé ...

August 8, 2016 / Amazing Fantasy, Columns, Comic books, Comic Characters, DC Comics, Fantastic Four, Freddy Krueger, GEP, Geppi Entertainment Museum, J.C. Vaughn, Marvel, Museum, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Collecting, Spiderman, Steamboat Willie, The Walking Dead, Thor