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.
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Geppi's Entertainment Museum Goes on Tour
Comic Character Collectibles By J.C. Vaughn As Washington, D.C.'s Awesome Con has continued to develop into a major pop culture ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Pele's Jules Rimet trophy, $573,000, Julien's Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall World-famous soccer star Pele's Jules Rimet trophy sold for ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Van Briggle/Rookwood vase, $187,500, Rago Arts & Auction
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall An early Artus Van Briggle/Rookwood vase sold for $187,500 ...
On the Road to… Madison-Bouckville
45th Annual Madison-Bouckville August 15-21, 2016 It's been said that "if you can't find it in Bouckville, it probably doesn't ...
Publisher's Corner: August 2016
The Art of Appeal Maxine Carter-Lome Like many of the topics we cover in this magazine, "Advertising" is a broad ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: King Farouk Magician Box, $1.21 million, Sotheby's
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall The celebrated King Farouk Magician Box timepiece, made in ...
Antiques Peek: July 2016
by Jessica Kosinski Tin Toy Cars Since this issue is all about toys from the attic, let's take a peek ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Model Trains
Collecting with Jeff By Jeff Figler Many people are familiar with the saying that "the difference between men and boys ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
