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.
/ Colt, Firearms, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Machine gun, Rifles, Rock Island Auction Company, Vickers, Winchester
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Colt/Vickers machine gun, $16,100, Rock Island Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Colt/Vickers machine gun, $16,100, Rock Island Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Colt/Vickers Model 1915 “Balloon Buster” Class III machine ...
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/ Creativity, Graham Nash, Maxine Carter-Lome, music album, Rock & Roll, rock music, Talk of the Trade, The Eagles
Maxine Carter-Lome - Publisher

Publisher's Corner: June 2016

Cooking with Kitchenalia Maxine Carter-Lome Like many of us, I grew up in a house where the kitchen was the ...
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/ Andrew Johnson, campaign parade flag, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Pop Culture
Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1864 Lincoln campaign flag, $23,656, Hake's Americana

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1864 Lincoln campaign flag, $23,656, Hake's Americana

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall An 1864 Abraham Lincoln-Andrew Johnson oilcloth campaign parade flag ...
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/ Chicago Bulls, Gavels n Paddles, Michael Jordan, NBA, sports memorabilia, Weiss Auctions
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Michael Jordan 1991 sneakers, $12,000, Philip Weiss Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Michael Jordan 1991 sneakers, $12,000, Philip Weiss Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A pair of black sneakers game-worn by Michael Jordan ...
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/ American West, Bill Thomas, Columns, Gillinder Glass, Glass, historic glass, William T. Gillinder, World's Fair
Collector's Showcase: April 2016

Collector's Showcase: April 2016

The Gillinder Glass Man Bill Thomas has been a glass man for decades, with interests as diverse as the many ...
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/ Amazing Fantasy #15, Batman, Detective Comics, Gavels n Paddles, Heritage Auctions, Ken Hall, Marvel Comics, Spider-Man, Spiderman, Stan Lee, The Avengers, Vintage Comics Auction
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Copy of Amazing Fantasy #15, $454,100, Heritage Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Copy of Amazing Fantasy #15, $454,100, Heritage Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A copy of Amazing Fantasy #15, the 1962 first ...
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/ Antiques Peek, Arpels, Beauty Techniques, Cartier, Columns, compacts, Elgin American, J. M. Fisher Co., Jessica Kosinski, makeup cases, parure case, retail stores, Stratton, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef, vanity tables, vintage compacts
Antiques Peek: April 2016

Antiques Peek: April 2016

by Jessica Kosinski These days we all take our compacts and makeup cases for granted, but the compacts we buy ...
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/ Art, blankets, Crafts, Gavels n Paddles, John Moran Auctioneers, Ken Hall, Navajo Chief's Blanket, Navajo crafts, Paintings, Porcelain, Richard Klemm, Tucker Smith, Urn
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Navajo chief's blanket, $90,000, John Moran

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Navajo chief's blanket, $90,000, John Moran

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Navajo second phase chief's blanket sold for $90,000 ...
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/ Advertising, Coin-Op, Coin-Op and Advertising Auction, Dr. Swett's, fortune teller machine, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Mills Roulette, Morphy Auctions, Roovers Brothers Mlle. Zita, Slot Machine, Syrup Dispenser
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Fortune teller machine, $213,500, Morphy's

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Fortune teller machine, $213,500, Morphy's

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A 1-cent Roovers Brothers Mlle. Zita fortune teller machine ...
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/ Antonio Favre, Carousels, Columns, disk music boxes, human figures, Jeff Figler, Kalliope, Music, Musicbox, pendants, Perfume bottles, songdisks, vintage
The Musicbox

The Musicbox

Collecting with Jeff with Jeff Figler One of the most enjoyable collectibles is that of a little box (in most ...
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/ English wine glasses, Gavels n Paddles, Glass art, Glass Auction, Glass case bottle, Imperial Eagle, Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates, Ken Hall
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Pair, English wine glasses, $10,925, Jeffrey S. Evans

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Pair, English wine glasses, $10,925, Jeffrey S. Evans

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A pair of mid-18th century engraved English air-twist wine ...
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/ Antique Shows, Buckeye State, Collectibles Shows, Columns, folk art, Glass art, Glass City, Glassmaking, Ohio
On the Road to... Ohio

On the Road to… Ohio

Known as the "Buckeye State," Ohio holds a rich place in our nation's history, especially when it comes to glassmaking ...
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/ Baltimore Ravens, Basketball, Chicago Bulls, football, Gavels n Paddles, Goldin Auctions, John Havlicek, Ken Hall, lithograph, Michael Jordan, NBA, NFL, Super Bowl, Winter Auction
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Michael Jordan jersey, $80,520, Goldin Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Michael Jordan jersey, $80,520, Goldin Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls game-worn road jersey from ...
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/ artisans, brands, designs, Dior, Diorissimo, Erica Lome, feminine, Glass, Jewelry, makeup, Talk of the Trade, Vanity Table
Maxine Carter-Lome - Publisher

Publishers Corner: April 2016

The Allure of Glass When our editorial team first explored the topic of the Vanity Table for our annual glass ...
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/ Clocks, Columns, J. Cheney Wells, Joel Cheney Wells, Museum, New England, Old Sturbridge Village, Southbridge MA
Collector's Showcase: March 2016

Collector's Showcase: March 2016

The J. Cheney Wells Clock Collection at Old Sturbridge Village The J. Cheney Wells collection of over 100 early New ...
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/ fine jewelry, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Patek Philippe Calatrava, Tiffany & Company, timepieces, Wristwatch, yellow gold
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Patek Philippe wristwatch, $10,455, Cowan's Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Patek Philippe wristwatch, $10,455, Cowan's Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Patek Philippe Calatrava wristwatch with Tiffany & Company ...
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/ Antique Marketplace News, Cabbage Patch Kids, Clockpunk, Columns, Disney, Expert Insights, Harry Potter, Hasbro, Industrial Revolution, pocket watches, Sculptures, Steampunk, Susan Beatrice, The Franklin Mint, watch parts
Clockpunk - It's All In The Details

Clockpunk – It's All In The Details

Rescue & Restore In the days before the Industrial Revolution, even the smallest of watch parts were carefully hand-crafted for ...
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/ Comic books, Comic Collections, ComicLink, comics, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Marvel Comics, Online Auction, The X-Men, X-Men
Gavels 'n' Paddles: X-Men #1 comic book, $350,000, ComicLink

Gavels 'n' Paddles: X-Men #1 comic book, $350,000, ComicLink

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A rare and unrestored issue of X-Men #1 comic ...
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/ Advertising, Automobilia, Gavels n Paddles, Morphy's, Morphy's Auction, Musgo Gasoline, Petroliana, Signs, Smith-o-Lene Aviation Brand
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Musgo Gasoline sign, $164,700, Morphy's

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Musgo Gasoline sign, $164,700, Morphy's

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Musgo Gasoline sign  featuring an Indian in full ...
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/ American Pewter, Americana Auction, Cowan's Auctions Inc., game board, Gavels n Paddles, Jeanne and Bernard Hillman, Watercolor, William Trost Richards, William Will
Gavels 'n' Paddles: American pewter collection, $282,800, Pook & Pook, Inc.

Gavels 'n' Paddles: American pewter collection, $282,800, Pook & Pook, Inc.

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A collection of American pewter from Jeanne and Bernard ...
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/ Antiques Peek, Armand Couaillet, Carriage Clocks, Clocks, Columns, France, hourglasses, Jessica Kosinski, Saint-Nicolas d'Aliermont France, Time, time keeping, Time Piece, Watches
Antiques Peek: March 2016

Antiques Peek: March 2016

Carriage Clocks by Jessica Kosinski Human beings have been interested in time for centuries, but keeping track of how time ...
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/ Alice in Wonderland, Amanda Conner, Columns, Comic books, ComicLink, comics, Geppi's Entertainment Museum, J.C. Vaughn, Melissa Bowersox, Pop Culture Collecting, The Artistry of Amanda Conner, vintage, Walt Disney, Wonderland
The Artistry of Amanda Conner Debuts at GEM

The Artistry of Amanda Conner Debuts at GEM

Comic Character Collectibles By J.C. Vaughn “In the world of hardcore comic book fans, it’s not always an easy thing ...
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/ C.F. Martin & Co., Freeman's, Gavels n Paddles, guitar, Italian, Joan Baez, Joannes Tononi, Musical instruments, Tononi violoncello, violoncello
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Tononi violoncello, $209,000, Freeman's

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Tononi violoncello, $209,000, Freeman's

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall An Italian violoncello, crafted in Italy circa 1690 by ...
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/ Brits, China, Columns, Fashion, James Bond, Jeff Figler, Michael Delaney, pocket watch, Rolex, Steve McQueen, time keeping, timepiece, Watches, wristlet, Wristwatch
The Wristwatch

The Wristwatch

Collecting with Jeff By Jeff Figler When I was in China a few years ago, there was a gentleman in ...
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/ Architectural, Brass N & W RR Railroad Steam Classification Plates, Bronze Fulton Ship Works, Builders Plate, Carved Oak, Cloisonne Egg, Columns, Deborah Abernethy, Figure Head, Hull ID, Mike McLeod, Pavel Ovchinnikov, Railroad, Roanoke Times, San Francisco, Silver Enamel, Steamship, What's Selling on eBay
What's Selling on eBay: March 2016

What's Selling on eBay: March 2016

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $4,383 (32 bids, 9 bidders): Brass N & W RR Railroad Steam Classification Plates ...
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