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.
/ Andrew Wyeth, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Painting, Thomaston Place
Gavels n Paddles: Andrew Wyeth painting, $138,000, Thomaston Place

Gavels n Paddles: Andrew Wyeth painting, $138,000, Thomaston Place

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A watercolor and ink on paper by the renowned ...
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/ AETNA POWDER CO., candle holder, Columns, Deborah Abernethy, Mike McLeod, Miner's Candle, Pocket Tobacco Tin, Tobacco Tin, What's Selling on eBay
What's Selling on ebay: November 2015

What's Selling on eBay: November 2015

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $5,101 (19 bids, 13 bidders): Antique Folding Mining/Miner's Candle Holder Lamp, AETNA POWDER CO ...
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/ Columns, dower chest, Ellie Hoover Walker, Gavels n Paddles, Skinner Auction
Gavels n Paddles: Berks County dower chest, $159,000, Skinner Auction

Gavels n Paddles: Berks County dower chest, $159,000, Skinner Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A late 18th century paint-decorated Berks County (Pa.) dower ...
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/ Columns, flea markets, Georgia, Museums, Shopping, The Peach State
On the Road to... Georgia

On the Road to… Georgia

Georgia, the Peach State, has a rich and sweeping history that spans almost three centuries and many important events. Named ...
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/ Advertising, autographs, banners, bumper stickers, buttons, cartoons, Columns, Maxine Carter-Lome, November, pamphlets, Photographs, Politics, posters, Talk of the Trade, Vote, Voting
Maxine Carter-Lome - Publisher

Publisher's Corner: November 2015

Welcome to the Month of November Every November we go to the polls to exercise our constitutional right to affirm, ...
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/ Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Green Bay Packers, Philip Weiss Auctions, Vince Lombardi
Gavels n Paddles: Vince Lombardi sweater, $17,250, Philip Weiss

Gavels n Paddles: Vince Lombardi sweater, $17,250, Philip Weiss

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A Sand Knit sweater (size 46 green, gold and ...
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/ All Hallows' Eve, All Saints' Day, Columns, Deborah Abernethy, halloween, jack-o'-lantern, Lobster Claw, Mike McLeod, Ornament, pumpkins, Samhain, Trick or treat, Warlock, What's Selling on eBay, witch
What's Selling on eBay: October 2015

What's Selling on eBay: October 2015

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $1,435 (27 bidders, 10 bids): Cut Tin Halloween Jack-O-Lantern Candle Holder on Wood Pole ...
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/ Advertising, Antique Collection, Centennial Olympic Games, Cercle de l'Eventail, Collecting, Columns, Fan Association of North America, Fan Circle International, Fans, France, French Fans, The Hand Fan Museum of Healdsburg
Collector's Showcase: October 2015

Collector's Showcase: October 2015

A Fan's Fan My name is Sylvie, I was born in Paris, France and I'm residing near Atlanta, GA. My ...
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/ Art, carved pipe, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Haida, Ken Hall, Michaan's Auctions, Oil Painting, Paintings, Raimonds Staprans, Vance Kirkland
Gavels n Paddles: Raimonds Staprans work, $9,440, Michaan's Auctions

Gavels n Paddles: Raimonds Staprans work, $9,440, Michaan's Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall An oil painting in bold red tones by Raimonds ...
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/ Columns, costume, doll clothing, Dolls, Gavels n Paddles, Kammer and Reinhardt, Ken Hall, model, Polichinelle, Theriault's, Thuillier
Gavels n Paddles: Pair of antique dolls, $71,000, Theriault's

Gavels n Paddles: Pair of antique dolls, $71,000, Theriault's

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A 23-inch character doll as Polichinelle (right), shown clasping ...
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/ Columns, Curlew Decoy, decoys, Gavels n Paddles, Guyette & Deeter Inc., Ken Hall, Thomas Gelston
Gavels n Paddles: Gelston running curlew, $258,750, Guyette & Deeter

Gavels n Paddles: Gelston running curlew, $258,750, Guyette & Deeter

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A running curlew decoy made circa 1880s by Thomas ...
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/ Antanas Zemaitis, Bottles, Canvas, Clocks, Columns, decorative arts, Deniere & Dailleaux, Gavels n Paddles, gilt-bronze, John Moran Auctioneers, Ken Hall, mantel clock, Oil Painting, perfume bottle, Rene Lalique
Gavels n Paddles: 1880s mantel clock, $28,125, John Moran

Gavels n Paddles: 1880s mantel clock, $28,125, John Moran

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A large scale patinated and gilt bronze mantel clock, ...
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/ Basbeball card, Baseball, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Goldin Auctions, Ken Hall, Mickey Mantle, National Sports, Rookie, sports memorabilia, World Series
Gavels n Paddles: 1952 Mickey Mantle card, $400,950, Goldin Auctions

Gavels n Paddles: 1952 Mickey Mantle card, $400,950, Goldin Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle rookie baseball card, ...
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/ Antique & Vintage Firearms, Belgian Browning, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Morphy Auctions, rifle, shotgun, Sword, Tiffany, Winchester
Gavels n Paddles: Belgian Browning shotgun, $27,600, Morphy Auctions

Gavels n Paddles: Belgian Browning shotgun, $27,600, Morphy Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A mint in the box Belgian Browning Superposed 20-gauge ...
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/ Antique Marketplace News, Bullets, Casings, Columns, craft shows, Jewelry, Rifle Casing, Texas, Vintage Living
Thinking Outside the Box

Thinking Outside the Box

Husband and wife team Joe and Cindy enjoy re-purposing items into jewelry and home decor. Their unique bullet jewelry is ...
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/ Adolf Hitler, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Heinrich Hoffmann, Ken Hall, Lt. Gen. Josef Schmid, Mohawk Arms Inc., World War II
Gavels n Paddles: WWII Luftwaffe uniform, $20,800, Mohawk Arms, Inc.

Gavels n Paddles: WWII Luftwaffe uniform, $20,800, Mohawk Arms, Inc.

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall The uniform worn by German World War II Luftwaffe ...
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/ Atlas, Columns, Comic books, comics, Ernie Colon, Geppi's Entertainment Museum, Grim Ghost, J.C. Vaughn, Martin Goodman, Pop Culture Collecting, Seaboard Periodicals, Sgt. Stryker, Tales of Evil, Tarantula, The Destructor, The Scorpion, Tiger-Man
At Long Last, Recognition: Atlas-Seaboard Art Soars

At Long Last, Recognition: Atlas-Seaboard Art Soars

Comic Character Collectibles By J.C. Vaughn Although it never truly lived up to its potential or even the company's own ...
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/ Art, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, lithograph, Paper, Roy Lichtenstein, wall plaques
Gavels n Paddles: Lichtenstein lithograph, $10,030, Ahlers & Ogletree

Gavels n Paddles: Lichtenstein lithograph, $10,030, Ahlers & Ogletree

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A 1969 artist proof color lithograph on paper, pencil ...
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/ Antique Shows, Appalachian Mountains, Atlantic Ocean, Columns, N.C. State Fairgrounds, North Carolina, Street Fair, vintage
On the Road to... North Carolina

On the Road to… North Carolina

From Atlantic Ocean beaches to the Appalachian Mountains, fall in the beautiful state of North Carolina is for antique lovers ...
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/ Andy Warhol, Art, Chanel, Coco Chanel, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Oil paint, Paintings, Stevens Auction Company, Warhol
Gavels n Paddles: Andy Warhol painting, $247,000, Stevens Auction

Gavels n Paddles: Andy Warhol painting, $247,000, Stevens Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall An original oil on canvas rendering of the French ...
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/ Antique Show, collectors, Flea Market, Maxine Carter-Lome, picking, Shopping, Talk of the Trade
Maxine Carter-Lome - Publisher

Publisher's Corner: October 2015

"Picking" Versus "Shopping" Your Next Find Although we are both collectors, my husband and I have different philosophies and approaches ...
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/ Columns, costume, Dress, Gavels n Paddles, Hollywood, Ken Hall, marching, Movies, Shirley Temple, Theriault's, toy
Gavels n' Paddles: Shirley Temple dress, $75,000, Theriault's

Gavels n' Paddles: Shirley Temple dress, $75,000, Theriault's

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall The red and white polka dot dress worn by ...
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/ Basil Blackshaw, Case Antiques, Columns, desk, furniture, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Tennessee Federal, William Edmonson
Gavels n' Paddles: Tennessee Federal desk, $63,720, Case Antiques

Gavels n' Paddles: Tennessee Federal desk, $63,720, Case Antiques

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A Tennessee Federal desk (Burgner, Greene Co.), dated 1819, ...
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/ Books, Columns, Earl Warren, Gavels n Paddles, Hake's Americana, Hardcover, Ken Hall, Martin Luther King Jr, MLK, U.S. Chief Justice
Gavels n' Paddles: MLK, Jr. inscribed book, $49,335, Hake's Americana

Gavels n' Paddles: MLK, Jr. inscribed book, $49,335, Hake's Americana

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A 1958 hardcover first edition of the book Stride ...
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/ Asian & Estate Auction, Calligraphy, Carved Jade, Chinese Seal, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Kaminski Auctions, Ken Hall
Gavels n' Paddles: Chinese white jade seal, $90,000, Kaminski Auctions

Gavels n' Paddles: Chinese white jade seal, $90,000, Kaminski Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A Chinese carved white jade seal with intricate carvings ...
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