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.
/ Automatic Target Machine, Caille Twin Centaur, Columns, Fey Big Six, games, Gavels n Paddles, Las Vegas, Mermaid and Artillery, Morphy Auctions, Premier Coin-Op & Advertising, Slot Machine
Gavels 'n' Paddles: 2-player Mermaid gun game, $317,200, Morphy Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 2-player Mermaid gun game, $317,200, Morphy Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A one-cent Mermaid and Artillery two-player gun game sold ...
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/ badges, Columns, Deborah Abernethy, eBay, Gumball, Gumball Machine, Mike McLeod, Police Chief, Texas A&M, Toledo, University of Texas, What's Selling on eBay, Wooden Penny
What's Selling on eBay: July 2016

What's Selling on eBay: July 2016

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $1,439 (29 bids, 9 bidders): Obsolete Antique City of Toledo Chief of Police Badge ...
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/ Bertoia Auctions, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Jerry and Nina Greene, Marklin gauge 1 girder bridge, Marklin tunnel with mountain castle tower, toy trains
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Marklin tunnel and tower, $84,000, Bertoia Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Marklin tunnel and tower, $84,000, Bertoia Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Marklin tunnel with mountain castle tower, railed base, ...
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/ Antique Dolls, Bebe Triste, Columns, doll auction, Emile Jumeau, French Automaton, Gavels n Paddles, musical automaton, Theriault's
Gavels 'n' Paddles: French automaton doll, $44,800, Theriault's

Gavels 'n' Paddles: French automaton doll, $44,800, Theriault's

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A French musical automaton, 30 inches tall, the extremely ...
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/ Chicago, Columns, Donley Auctions, Edward Boker, Gavels n Paddles, Phonographs, Randy Donley, Record Collections, records, Riverside IL, Union IL, vintage lighting, vintage phonographs
Massive Phonograph & Vintage Lighting Collection Hits Donley Auctions Auction Block in July

Massive Phonograph & Vintage Lighting Collection Hits Donley Auctions Auction Block in July

On July 23rd & 24th 2016, Donley Auctions will sell one of the largest collections of vintage phonographs and lighting ...
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/ American Flyer, Columns, Ives and Lionel, Jeff Figler, Marklin, Model Trains, Models, The Marx Company, toys, Train set, Trains
Model Trains

Model Trains

Collecting with Jeff By Jeff Figler Many people are familiar with the saying that "the difference between men and boys ...
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/ auction, Beatles, Columns, Elvis Presley, Gavels n Paddles, Gibson Guitars, Hard Rock Cafe, John Lennon, Julien's Auctions, Michael Jackson, Mr. Kite, Music Icons, Rock & Roll Memorabilia, Sgt. Pepper, The Beatles, The Who
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Lennon handwritten lyrics, $354,000, Julien's Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Lennon handwritten lyrics, $354,000, Julien's Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall John Lennon's handwritten lyrics to the 1967 song Being ...
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/ Animation, Batman: The Animated Series, Catwoman, Columns, Comic books, Comic Characters, comics, Darwyn Cooke, J.C. Vaughn, magazines, Men in Black: The Series, Pop Culture Collecting, product design, Superman: The Animated Series
Even in Passing, Darwyn Cooke Delivered

Even in Passing, Darwyn Cooke Delivered

Comic Character Collectibles By J.C. Vaughn Darwyn Cooke, perhaps the most influential comic book artist of his generation, passed away ...
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/ Columns, Diamond, Fine & Decorative Arts Auction, Gavels n Paddles, gold, Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates, Rolex, timepiece, Watches, Wristwatch
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Rolex men's wristwatch, $9,775, Jeffrey S. Evans

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Rolex men's wristwatch, $9,775, Jeffrey S. Evans

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Rolex Datejust Presidential gold and diamond men's wristwatch ...
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/ Antique Shops, Antiques Show, auctions, Boothbay ME, Columns, flea markets, Maine, Museum, Union ME
On the Road to... Maine

On the Road to… Maine

With all the outdoors recreational activities Maine has to offer, you wouldn't think the state would also be a draw ...
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/ Capt. Henry Lawton, Columns, Firearms, Gavels n Paddles, percussion revolver, Premiere Firearms Auction, Rock Island Auction Company, Winchester Rifle
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Winchester Model 1886 rifle, $1.265 million, Rock Island

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Winchester Model 1886 rifle, $1.265 million, Rock Island

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Winchester Model 1886 rifle (serial #1) and a ...
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/ Baseball collection, Dick Friz, Easy-Bake Oven, Frisbee, Furby, Rubik's Cube, Talk of the Trade, Toy collecting, Twister
Maxine Carter-Lome

Publisher's Corner: July 2016

The Art of Appeal by Maxine Carter-Lome Like many of the topics we cover in this magazine, “Advertising” is a ...
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/ Columns, Jeff Figler, Pepper, Pepper Mills, Restaurants, Salt, Salt and Pepper Shakers, Salt Mills, Victorian
Salt and Pepper Shakers

Salt and Pepper Shakers

Collecting with Jeff by Jeff Figler One collectible item is really a pair. If you have ever had a meal ...
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/ Agent's Gift, Columns, Deborah Abernethy, Fireman, London, Mike McLeod, Shooting Butt Marker, Solid Silver, Victorian, What's Selling on eBay
What's Selling on eBay: June 2016

What's Selling on eBay: June 2016

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $1,426.45 (25 bids, 10 bidders): Solid Silver Shooting Butt Marker, London 1899. A beautiful ...
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/ auction, Automobilia, Champion Oil Products, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Harbor Petroleum Products, Husky Service Dog, Kelly Tires, logos, Morphy Auctions, Petroliana, Silent Chief Gasoline
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Kelly Tires logo sign, $94,550, Morphy Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Kelly Tires logo sign, $94,550, Morphy Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Kelly Tires “Lotta Miles” logo sign sold for ...
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/ American culinary, Columns, countertop jukebox, Culinary Arts Museum, culinary history, Johnson & Wales University, jukebox, JWU, Richard J.S. Gutman, Stoddard's Stagecoach Tavern
Collector's Showcase: June 2016

Collector's Showcase: June 2016

Culinary Arts Museum at Johnson & Wales University Whether you are a student, professional chef, collect kitchenalia or just appreciate ...
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/ Andy Warhol, Banksy, Columns, Contemporary Art, Faile, Gavels n Paddles, Graffiti, Happy Chopper, Julien's Auctions, Robert Rauschenberg, Shepard Fairey, Street Art
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Happy Chopper by Banksy, $140,800, Julien's Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Happy Chopper by Banksy, $140,800, Julien's Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall An artwork by legendary graffiti artist Banksy, titled Happy ...
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/ Bonhams Auction House, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, George Washington, historic documents, Journal, King James Bible, Ohio River Valley, The Maryland Gazette
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Washington article, $173,000, Bonhams

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Washington article, $173,000, Bonhams

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A newspaper printing of a journal that then 23-year-old ...
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/ Antiques Peek, ceramic tiles, Columns, cotton, fabric, Hot-Pads, Industrial Revolution, Jessica Kosinski, looms, Potholders, Textile, Trivets, World War II, yarn
Antiques Peek: June 2016

Antiques Peek: June 2016

by Jessica Kosinski Hot-Pads, Potholders and Trivets When it comes to kitchen collectibles, some of the most fun to collect ...
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/ Bertoia Auctions, Boy Scount Camp, Carlisle & Finch, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, halloween, Hubley, Littco, Mechanical Bank, Toy auction, toys
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Halloween Girl doorstop, $29,500, Bertoia Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Halloween Girl doorstop, $29,500, Bertoia Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Littco Halloween Girl cast-iron doorstop sold for $29,500 ...
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/ Antiquing, Auction Galleries, Columns, Consignment, Estate Sales, flea markets, Museums, vintage
On the Road to... Massachusetts

On the Road to… Massachusetts

Whether your travels take you to Western Mass and the beautiful Berkshires, or to Boston and its numerous attractions, Central ...
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/ auction, Baseball, baseball cards, Columns, football, Gavels n Paddles, Green Bay Packers, Heritage Auctions, Jerry Kramer, Mickey Mantle, NY Yankees, Roberto Clemente, sports memorabilia, Super Bowl, Topps
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Mickey Mantle rookie card, $501,900, Heritage Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Mickey Mantle rookie card, $501,900, Heritage Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A 1952 Mickey Mantle Topps rookie baseball card, graded ...
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/ Antique Firearms, auction, Christie's, Columns, flintlock pistols, Gavels n Paddles, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Nicolas-Noel Boutet, Oil paint, Paintings
Gavels 'n' Paddles: French flintlock pistols, $1.8 million, Christie's

Gavels 'n' Paddles: French flintlock pistols, $1.8 million, Christie's

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A pair of cased French silver-mounted rifled flintlock pistols, ...
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/ Antiques Peek, band marketing, Bo Diddley, Bobby Darin, Columns, Fan Club, Jessica Kosinski, KISS, KISS Army, membership cards, pinback buttons, Rich Dickerson, Rock & Roll Collectibles, Rock n Roll, The Beatles, The Monkees
Antiques Peek: May 2016

Antiques Peek: May 2016

Rocking On: Fan Club Collectibles Through The Years by Jessica Kosinski In this month's issue, it's time to turn back ...
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/ Columns, Comic books, Dick Lupoff, Flash, Gavels n Paddles, Giant Size X-Men, Marvel Comics, PBA Galleries, Star Wars, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Marvel's Star Wars #1, $7,200, PBA Galleries

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Marvel's Star Wars #1, $7,200, PBA Galleries

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A very fine copy of Marvel's Star Wars #1 ...
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