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.

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

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 ...

August 6, 2016 / Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Jules Rimet trophy, Julien's Auctions, London, Mall Galleries, Pele, soccer, Trophy, World Cup

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 ...

August 2, 2016 / Artistic Design, Artus Van Briggle, Columns, decorative arts, Gavels n Paddles, Gustav Stickley, Mary Louise McLaughlin Losanti, New Jersey, Rago Arts & Auction, Rookwood vase, Tiffany Studios

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 ...

August 2, 2016 / Antique Shows, Antique Week, auctions, Barn, Bouckville NY, Columns, flea markets, James Ford, John Mancino, Madison-Bouckville, Showfield

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 ...

August 1, 2016 / Advertising, Art, Calendars, Clocks, Coca Cola, Columns, Maxine Carter-Lome, posters, product packaging, Publisher, serving trays, Signs, store displays, Talk of the Trade

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 ...

July 29, 2016 / Chenevard Jouvet & Cie, Columns, Eurasia, Gavels n Paddles, Geneva Switzerland, King Farouk, King Farouk Magician Box, Patek Philippe, Piguet & Piguet & Meylan, Sotheby's, timepiece, Watches, Wristwatch

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 ...

July 29, 2016 / Antiques Peek, Columns, Leslie Smith, Lesney Matchbox, Lesney Products, Rodney Smith, tin toys, Toy Cars

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 ...

July 25, 2016 / 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

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A one-cent Mermaid and Artillery two-player gun game sold ...

July 22, 2016 / 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

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $1,439 (29 bids, 9 bidders): Obsolete Antique City of Toledo Chief of Police Badge ...

July 21, 2016 / 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

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Marklin tunnel with mountain castle tower, railed base, ...

July 18, 2016 / 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

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A French musical automaton, 30 inches tall, the extremely ...

July 15, 2016 / 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

On July 23rd & 24th 2016, Donley Auctions will sell one of the largest collections of vintage phonographs and lighting ...

July 14, 2016 / American Flyer, Columns, Ives and Lionel, Jeff Figler, Marklin, Model Trains, Models, The Marx Company, toys, Train set, Trains

Model Trains

Collecting with Jeff By Jeff Figler Many people are familiar with the saying that "the difference between men and boys ...

July 10, 2016 / 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

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall John Lennon's handwritten lyrics to the 1967 song Being ...

July 9, 2016 / 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

Comic Character Collectibles By J.C. Vaughn Darwyn Cooke, perhaps the most influential comic book artist of his generation, passed away ...

July 5, 2016 / 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

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Rolex Datejust Presidential gold and diamond men's wristwatch ...

July 1, 2016 / Antique Shops, Antiques Show, auctions, Boothbay ME, Columns, flea markets, Maine, Museum, Union ME

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 ...

June 30, 2016 / 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

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Winchester Model 1886 rifle (serial #1) and a ...

June 30, 2016 / Baseball collection, Dick Friz, Easy-Bake Oven, Frisbee, Furby, Rubik's Cube, Talk of the Trade, Toy collecting, Twister

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 ...

June 29, 2016 / Columns, Jeff Figler, Pepper, Pepper Mills, Restaurants, Salt, Salt and Pepper Shakers, Salt Mills, Victorian

Salt and Pepper Shakers

Collecting with Jeff by Jeff Figler One collectible item is really a pair. If you have ever had a meal ...

June 27, 2016 / 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

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $1,426.45 (25 bids, 10 bidders): Solid Silver Shooting Butt Marker, London 1899. A beautiful ...

June 25, 2016 / 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

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

June 23, 2016 / 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

Culinary Arts Museum at Johnson & Wales University Whether you are a student, professional chef, collect kitchenalia or just appreciate ...