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.

April 12, 2016 / 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

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Navajo second phase chief's blanket sold for $90,000 ...

April 9, 2016 / 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

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A 1-cent Roovers Brothers Mlle. Zita fortune teller machine ...

April 7, 2016 / Antonio Favre, Carousels, Columns, disk music boxes, human figures, Jeff Figler, Kalliope, Music, Musicbox, pendants, Perfume bottles, songdisks, vintage

The Musicbox

Collecting with Jeff with Jeff Figler One of the most enjoyable collectibles is that of a little box (in most ...

April 5, 2016 / 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

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A pair of mid-18th century engraved English air-twist wine ...

April 1, 2016 / Antique Shows, Buckeye State, Collectibles Shows, Columns, folk art, Glass art, Glass City, Glassmaking, 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 ...

March 31, 2016 / 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

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls game-worn road jersey from ...

March 31, 2016 / artisans, brands, designs, Dior, Diorissimo, Erica Lome, feminine, Glass, Jewelry, makeup, Talk of the Trade, Vanity Table

Publishers Corner: April 2016

The Allure of Glass When our editorial team first explored the topic of the Vanity Table for our annual glass ...

March 30, 2016 / Clocks, Columns, J. Cheney Wells, Joel Cheney Wells, Museum, New England, Old Sturbridge Village, Southbridge MA

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 ...

March 26, 2016 / 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

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Patek Philippe Calatrava wristwatch with Tiffany & Company ...

March 23, 2016 / Antique & Collectible 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

Rescue & Restore In the days before the Industrial Revolution, even the smallest of watch parts were carefully hand-crafted for ...

March 22, 2016 / 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

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A rare and unrestored issue of X-Men #1 comic ...

March 18, 2016 / 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

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Musgo Gasoline sign featuring an Indian in full ...

March 13, 2016 / 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.

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A collection of American pewter from Jeanne and Bernard ...

March 12, 2016 / 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

Carriage Clocks by Jessica Kosinski Human beings have been interested in time for centuries, but keeping track of how time ...

March 11, 2016 / 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

Comic Character Collectibles By J.C. Vaughn “In the world of hardcore comic book fans, it’s not always an easy thing ...

March 8, 2016 / 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

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall An Italian violoncello, crafted in Italy circa 1690 by ...

March 8, 2016 / Brits, China, Columns, Fashion, James Bond, Jeff Figler, Michael Delaney, pocket watch, Rolex, Steve McQueen, time keeping, timepiece, Watches, wristlet, Wristwatch

The Wristwatch

Collecting with Jeff By Jeff Figler When I was in China a few years ago, there was a gentleman in ...

March 6, 2016 / 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