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.

January 27, 2016 / Arcade panel van, Bertoia Auctions, Bunker Hill, cast-iron, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, George Washington, Holiday Surprises, Hubley, Ken Hall, Mechanical Bank, Reindeer, sleigh, toys

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1920s Arcade panel van, $21,240, Bertoia Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A circa-1929 Arcade 'White' delivery panel van with 'Peerless' ...

January 22, 2016 / Archives International Auctions, banknote, China, Columns, Farmers Bank, Gavels n Paddles, Imperial Bank, Ken Hall

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1942 Chinese banknotes, $20,060, Archives Int'l

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A 1942 Farmers Bank of China banknote trio sold ...

January 20, 2016 / American Quilts, Amish quilts, blankets, Columns, culcita, Dickinson College, Jeff Figler, Quilting, Quilts, stuffed sack

American Quilts

Collecting with Jeff by Jeff Figler A few years ago my wife and I dropped our son at Dickinson College ...

January 18, 2016 / Gavels n Paddles

Patek Philippe watch, $389,000, Antiquorum

A Patek Philippe 18kt white gold minute-repeater retrograde perpetual calendar watch sold for $389,000 at an Important Watches & Jewelry ...

January 15, 2016 / Atom, Black Canary, Columns, Comic books, Comic Link, Hawkman, J.C. Vaughn, Pop Culture Collecting, Red Tornado, Superman, The Justice League of America, Wonder Woman

Comic Art, Cosplay and Dreams

Comic Character Collectibles BY J.C. Vaughn Perez Justice League Cover Tops $80 K Artist George Pérez's original 10"x 15" cover ...

January 9, 2016 / Bodkin Case, Columns, Deborah Abernethy, DuPont, Gun Powder, Mike McLeod, Needle Case, Solid Gold, Vernis Martin, What's Selling on eBay, Wilmington Delaware

What's Selling on eBay: January 2016

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod Overall appraiser notes: in making evaluations concerning the relative prudence of monetary decisions involving ...

January 5, 2016 / Barbara Bach, Columns, Drum Kit, Gavels n Paddles, Jim Irsay, Julien's Auctions, Ken Hall, Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl, Music, Patek Philippe, Recordings, Ringo Starr, The Beatles

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Ringo Starr drum kit, $2.2 million, Julien's

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A 1963 Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl three-piece drum kit ...

January 4, 2016 / Big Brother & the Holding Company, Cabriolet, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Janis Joplin, Ken Hall, Music, Porsche, Rock n Roll, Sotheby's, Sports Car

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Janis Joplin's Porsche, $1.76 million, Sotheby's

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall The 1964 Porsche 356 C 1600 SC Cabriolet sports ...

December 23, 2015 / advertisements, Antique, catalogues, documentation, Israel Sack, photos, Talk of the Trade

Publishers Corner: January 2016

100 Years Ago in History “There is still another benefit to be derived from the collecting of antiques and that ...

December 15, 2015 / American Paintings, Art, Charles Lee, Gavels n Paddles, George Washington, Gilbert Stuart, John Adams, Ken Hall, Painting, Portraits, U.S. Attorney General, Virginia

Gavels n Paddles: Gilbert Stuart portrait, $40,625, Doyle New York

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A portrait of a gentleman by the renowned master ...

Collector's Showcase: December 2015

Collecting Christmas Sarah Noss is in the holiday spirit year-round as an avid collector of Christmas ornaments and items. As ...

December 12, 2015 / chief's blanket, coffee set, Decorative Arts Auction, Gavels n Paddles, John Moran Auctioneers, Ken Hall, Navajo, silver, tea service

Gavels n Paddles: Navajo chief's blanket, $43,750, John Moran

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A Navajo transitional second phase chief's blanket, woven circa ...

December 10, 2015 / Christie's, desk, furniture, Gavels n Paddles, George II, Ireland, Ken Hall

Gavels n Paddles: George II armchair, $437,000, Christie's

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A George II mahogany armchair, probably made in Ireland ...

December 7, 2015 / Colt, Colt Model 1875 Gatling Gun, Firearms, Gatlin Gun, Gavels n Paddles, James D. Julia Inc., Ken Hall, rifle

Gavels n Paddles: Colt Model 1875 Gatling Gun, $201,250, James D. Julia, Inc.

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A rare Colt Model 1875 Gatling Gun, on carriage ...

December 5, 2015 / Army Service, Britain, Gavels n Paddles, Investment Rarities Sale, Ken Hall, Old Toy Soldier Auctions

Gavels n Paddles: Britains Boer War set, $22,800, Old Toy Soldier

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A rare Britains Boer War Army Service Supply Column ...

December 4, 2015 / Columns, Comic books, Comic Con, conventions, Cosplay, costume, Costume Play, Doctor Strange, Gemstone Publishing, J.C. Vaughn, Pop Culture Collecting, Roleplaying, Supergirl, Wonder Woman

Cosplay: What is it and Why Does it Need a Guide Book?

Comic Character Collectibles By J.C.Vaughn If you're around enough pop culture, particularly at conventions, the term "cosplay" keeps popping up ...

December 1, 2015 / Antique Toys, Coleman Lantern, Columns, Deborah Abernethy, eBay, French Tapestry, Gas Lamp, Lockheed, Mike McLeod, Model Airplane, Online Auction, selling, Toy Car, What's Selling on eBay

What's Selling on eBay: December 2015

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $3,750 (19 bids, 9 bidders): Antique German Carette Wind-up Tin Toy Car - All ...

December 1, 2015 / car, coupe, Duesenberg J convertible, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Morphy Auctions, Premier Automobile Auction, Sports Car

Gavels n Paddles: Duesenberg convertible, $2.53 million, Morphy Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A 1929 Duesenberg J convertible coupe car sped off ...

December 1, 2015 / Albert B. (A.B.) Wells, Brimfield, Dining, dinners, Family, Family meals, History Museum, Holidays, Maxine Carter-Lome, New England, Old Sturbridge Village, Talk of the Trade

Publisher's Corner: December 2015

From Our Holiday Table to Yours Holiday dinner at my grandparents’ house when I was growing up meant the privilege ...

November 30, 2015 / Columns, Gavels n Paddles, John F. Kennedy, Manuscript, RR Auction

Gavels n Paddles: Kennedy manuscript, $200,000, RR Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A manuscript hand-written around 1959 by then-Senator John F ...

November 25, 2015 / Beatles, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, George Harrison, Heritage Auctions, John Lennon, music memorabilia, Paul McCartney, Pete Best

Gavels n Paddles: Beatles' first contract, $93,750, Heritage

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall The first recording contract for The Beatles (signed in ...

November 20, 2015 / banners, buttons, Columns, Jimmy Carter, Memorabilia, Pins, Political Campaign, Presidential Collections, Teddy Roosevelt, Voting

Collector's Showcase: November 2015

Campaign Memorabilia Presidential election seasons pique the interest or stimulate the collecting compulsion of political junkies and history buffs. Such ...

November 20, 2015 / auction, Columns, Copake Auction, Gavels n Paddles, Peter Hurd, Weathervane