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.

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 ...

June 20, 2016 / 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

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall An artwork by legendary graffiti artist Banksy, titled Happy ...

June 15, 2016 / 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

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A newspaper printing of a journal that then 23-year-old ...

June 15, 2016 / 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

by Jessica Kosinski Hot-Pads, Potholders and Trivets When it comes to kitchen collectibles, some of the most fun to collect ...

June 10, 2016 / 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

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Littco Halloween Girl cast-iron doorstop sold for $29,500 ...

June 7, 2016 / Antiquing, Auction Galleries, Columns, Consignment, Estate Sales, flea markets, Museums, vintage

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 ...

June 5, 2016 / 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

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A 1952 Mickey Mantle Topps rookie baseball card, graded ...

May 30, 2016 / 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

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A pair of cased French silver-mounted rifled flintlock pistols, ...

May 28, 2016 / 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

Rocking On: Fan Club Collectibles Through The Years by Jessica Kosinski In this month's issue, it's time to turn back ...

May 25, 2016 / 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

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

May 23, 2016 / Columns, Crosby Stills and Nash, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, CSNY, David Crosby, Graham Nash, GRAMMY, Neil Young, Rock & Roll, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Stephen Stills, the Hollies

Collector Showcase: May 2016

Graham Nash When you've lived a life like legendary singer-songwriter Graham Nash, you pick up a bit of history along ...

May 20, 2016 / Army, Colt, Columns, Firearms Auction, Gatling Gun, Gavels n Paddles, Holland & Holland, James D. Julia Inc., percussion revolver, Poulin Auction Company, U.S. Navy

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Gatling Gun, tripod, drums, $346,150, Julia/Poulin Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Colt Model 1883 U.S. Navy Gatling Gun on ...

May 17, 2016 / Collections, Columns, Ed Sullivan Show, February 1964, Jeff Figler, Liverpool, Music Collections, Music Memoribilia, Rock n Roll, Rock Records, The Beatles, Transglobal, Vee-Jay Records

The Beatles on the Vee-Jay Label

Collecting with Jeff Jeff Figler February 9th, 1964 is a red-letter date. Think back quickly and try to remember. The ...