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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.
/ Bank, cast-iron, Columns, Deborah Abernethy, eBay, Eye Scope, Figure Skate, German Silver, Mechanical Bank, Medical Tools, Mike McLeod, Ophthalmometer, Optometrist, Pincushion, Steampunk, Sterling Silver, What's Selling on eBay
What's Selling on eBay: September 2015

What's Selling on eBay: September 2015

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $440 (79 bids, 10 bidders): Steampunk 1889 Eye Dr. Scope Ophthalmometer Medical Tool Optometrist ...
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/ Columns, Edward Curtis, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, orotone photograph, Schwenke Auctioneers, Spring Fine Estates Auction
Gavels n' Paddles: Edward Curtis orotone, $6,400, Schwenke Auc.

Gavels n' Paddles: Edward Curtis orotone, $6,400, Schwenke Auc.

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall An orotone photograph by Edward Curtis (Am., 1868-1952), titled ...
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/ Apollo 11, Apollo 12, Buzz Aldrin, Charles Conrad, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Gemini 9A, Gene Cernan, Ken Hall, Leon Ford, lunar, Moon, Personal Preference Kit, PPK, RR Auction, Space
Gavels n' Paddles: Lifetime space collection, $678,983, RR Auction

Gavels n' Paddles: Lifetime space collection, $678,983, RR Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall The lifetime space collection of Leon Ford sold for ...
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/ bottle, Christian Dior, Columns, Dior, Gavels n Paddles, International Perfume Bottle Association, IPBA, J. Viard Colmy, Ken Hall, Limited Edition, Perfume, Powder Box, R. Lalique Coty Cyclamen, R. Lalique L.T. Piver Scarabee
Gavels n' Paddles: Dior perfume bottle, $66,000, IPBA Auction

Gavels n' Paddles: Dior perfume bottle, $66,000, IPBA Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A 1957 Christian Dior Limited Edition perfume bottle in ...
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/ Akio Takamori, Anthony Redmile, Carlo Bugatti, Columns, decorative arts, Gavels n Paddles, John Moran Auctioneers, Ken Hall, Neptune
Gavels n' Paddles: Grotto bust of Neptune, $9,000, John Moran

Gavels n' Paddles: Grotto bust of Neptune, $9,000, John Moran

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A “grotto” bust of Neptune attributed to Anthony Redmile, ...
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/ Americana & Fine Antiques, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Jacob Strickler, Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates, Johannes Spitler, Ken Hall, Page County, Shenandoah County
Gavels n' Paddles: 1800 Spitler blanket chest, $356,500, Jeffrey S. Evans

Gavels n' Paddles: 1800 Spitler blanket chest, $356,500, Jeffrey S. Evans

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A circa 1800 Shenandoah County (now Page County), Va., ...
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/ Columns, Connecticut, Lisa Zelonka, Preserve, Share, Stafford Springs, Three Graces Vintage, vintage clothing, Wear
Collector's Showcase: September 2015

Collector's Showcase: September 2015

Preserving, Sharing, and Wearing Vintage "I truly believe that clothes call to the person," says Lisa Zelonka, vintage collector and ...
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/ Art Auction, Columns, Fine Asian Works, Fu Baoshi, Gavels n Paddles, hanging scroll, Ken Hall, Lin Fengmian, Michaan's Auctions, Painting
Gavels n' Paddles: Fu Baoshi hanging scroll, $1.41 million, Michaan's

Gavels n' Paddles: Fu Baoshi hanging scroll, $1.41 million, Michaan's

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A hanging scroll painting by the renowned Chinese artist ...
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/ Andy Warhol, Columns, Contemporary Art, Dollar Bill, Francis Bacon, Gavels n Paddles, Gerhard Richter, Ken Hall, One Dollar, Sotheby's
Gavels n' Paddles: Warhol's One Dollar Bill, $32.77 million, Sotheby's

Gavels n' Paddles: Warhol's One Dollar Bill, $32.77 million, Sotheby's

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A 1962 casein and pencil on linen by Andy ...
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/ Andrew Jackson, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Henry Clay, Heritage Auctions, Ken Hall, Merrill C. Berman Collection, Political Memorabilia, Presidential Campaign. James Knox Polk
Gavels n' Paddles: 1844 political banner, $185,000, Heritage

Gavels n' Paddles: 1844 political banner, $185,000, Heritage

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A hand-painted double-sided jugate banner from the 1844 Presidential ...
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/ Bob Dylan, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Jerome Lawrence, Ken Hall, Nobel Peace Prize, Paintings, President Carter, The Carter Center, The Rolling Stones
Gavels n' Paddles: Nobel Peace Prize photo, $125,000, Carter Center

Gavels n' Paddles: Nobel Peace Prize photo, $125,000, Carter Center

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A photograph signed by four Nobel Peace Prize Laureates ...
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/ Chad Smith, Columns, Fish Market, Germany, NYU, Reeperbahn, St. Michaels Church
Travels with Chad: September 2015

Travels with Chad: September 2015

The city of Hamburg is famous for many things. There's the port, Germany's largest, the Fish Market, where deep-voice fishmongers ...
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/ Beverly Hills, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Hollywood, Julien's Auctions, Ken Hall, Marily Monroe, Movies, Princess Diana, Versace
Gavels n' Paddles: Marilyn Monroe dress, $348,000, Julien's Auctions

Gavels n' Paddles: Marilyn Monroe dress, $348,000, Julien's Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A dress that Marilyn Monroe wore in her final ...
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/ automaton, Chinese, Clars Auction Gallery, clock, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Porcelain, Vase
Gavels n' Paddles: Chinese stick-neck vase, $426,000, Clars Auction

Gavels n' Paddles: Chinese stick-neck vase, $426,000, Clars Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A Chinese underglaze blue and white porcelain stick-neck dragon ...
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/ cameo, Columns, Flatware, Flemish pattern, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, oak, Sterling Silver, Tiffany & Co., vases, White's Auctions
Gavels n' Paddles: Tiffany sterling flatware, $16,675, White’s Auctions

Gavels n' Paddles: Tiffany sterling flatware, $16,675, White’s Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A 256-piece Tiffany & Company sterling flatware set in ...
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/ Columns, Fairyland Lustre, Gavels n Paddles, Glass & Lamp Auction, James D Julia, Ken Hall, lamp, Nizami, Tiffany
Gavels n' Paddles: Tiffany Tulip table lamp, $35,197, James D. Julia

Gavels n' Paddles: Tiffany Tulip table lamp, $35,197, James D. Julia

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A beautifully colored Tiffany Tulip table lamp sold for ...
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/ Baltimore Colts, Basketball, Boston Celtics, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Grey Flannel Auctions, Johnny Unitas, Ken Hall, NBA, Philadelphia Warriors, Summer Games Auction, Uniform, Wilt Chamberlain
Gavels n' Paddles: Chamberlain uniform, $130,054, Grey Flannel

Gavels n' Paddles: Chamberlain uniform, $130,054, Grey Flannel

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A home uniform worn by basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain ...
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/ Captain America, Columns, Comic Book, comics, J.C. Vaughn, movie posters, Movies, Newspapers, Pop Culture Collecting, Steve Epting, Superhero, The Overstreet, Will EIsner
GEM Gets The Spirit with Will Eisner Exhibit

GEM Gets The Spirit with Will Eisner Exhibit

Comic Character Collectibles By J.C. Vaughn From June 2, 1940 to October 5, 1952, Will Eisner's The Spirit appeared in ...
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/ Colt, Columns, Firearms, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Rock Island Auction Co., Smith & Wesson, Winchester
Gavels n' Paddles: 1864 Henry lever-rifle, $23,000, Rock Island

Gavels n' Paddles: 1864 Henry lever-rifle, $23,000, Rock Island

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A Henry rifle made in 1864 by New Haven ...
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/ Art Glass, cameo, Columns, Daum Nancy French, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Woody Auction
Gavels n' Paddles: Daum Nancy art glass vase, $12,000, Woody Auction

Gavels n' Paddles: Daum Nancy art glass vase, $12,000, Woody Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A signed Daum Nancy French cameo art glass vase, ...
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/ Ahlers & Ogletree, BMW, Chenghua period, Chinese Vase, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Ming Dynasty, Porcelain, Sports Car
Gavels n' Paddles: Chinese porcelain vase, $6,500, Ahlers & Ogletree

Gavels n' Paddles: Chinese porcelain vase, $6,500, Ahlers & Ogletree

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A rare Chinese Ming Dynasty porcelain vase dating to ...
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/ Antique Show, Columns, Dollywood, Graceland, Library, Museum, Tennessee
On the Road to... Tennessee

On the Road to… Tennessee

Rock, Soul, Blues, Country Music... Tennessee is a state for music lovers and antique lovers. The Tennessee Antique Trail, provided ...
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/ Augusta Auction, Brimfield, classic, Maxine Carter-Lome, Styling, Talk of the Trade, Textile, vintage
Maxine Carter-Lome - Publisher

Publisher's Corner: September 2015

Styling the Word Vintage Recently I had the opportunity to attend Augusta Auctions' May pre-Brimfield Auction, and the Vintage Fashion ...
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/ Columns, Creamware, Deborah Abernethy, eBay, Electric Co., General Grant, Mike McLeod, Pitcher, Telephone, What's Selling on eBay
What's Selling on eBay: August 2015

What's Selling on eBay: August 2015

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $3,000 (60 bids, 16 bidders): 1781 Antique 18th C. William Simkin Creamware Liverpool Pitcher, ...
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/ Clars Auctions Gallery, Columns, diamonds, Gavels n Paddles, Giorgio Cavallon, Gordon Onslow Ford, Ken Hall, Paintings, yellow diamond
Gavels ‘N Paddles: Ford late-surrealist work, $95,200, Clars Auction

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Ford late-surrealist work, $95,200, Clars Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall An untitled late-surrealist 1945 painting by Gordon Onslow Ford ...
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