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.

February 16, 2016 / Columns, Curator, Florida Infusion Services, I.V. Therapy Pharmacy, Joint Commission Accredited Home Health Nursing Agenc, MAACM, Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement, Rudy Ciccarello, Two Red Roses Foundation

Collector's Showcase: February 2016

Rudy Ciccarello: From Collector to Curator From the early collecting days in 1997 to the summer of 2004, Rudy Ciccarello, ...

February 13, 2016 / Art Glass, Columns, Favrile glass, Gavels n Paddles, Heritage Auctions, Ken Hall, Lalique, Tiffany Studios, Vase

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Tiffany Studios glass vase, $48,750, Heritage Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Tiffany Studios Favrile glass floriform vase, made circa ...

February 10, 2016 / Alexander Dumas, Columns, Dashiell Hammett, Gavels n Paddles, Jules Verne, Ken Hall, literature, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Swann Galleries

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Dashiell Hammett book, $65,000, Swann Galleries

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A first-edition copy of Dashiell Hammett's book The Red ...

February 6, 2016 / badge, Circus Poster, Columns, Deborah Abernethy, eBay, Figural Bottle, Gamewell stand, gold enameled, majolica bottle, Medal, Mike McLeod, Online Auction, Police Call Box, Society of the Cincinnati, Stork, What's Selling on eBay

What's Selling on eBay: February 2016

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $3,301 (24 bids, 14 bidders): Large Antique Majolica Figural Bottle, Stork Umbrella Glasses & ...

February 5, 2016 / Ayrton Senna, Captain Action, Columns, Comic books, Comic Characters, Dolph Lundgren, Geppi's Entertainment Museum, J.C. Vaughn, Judge Dredd, Medicom Toy Corporation, Pop Culture Collecting, Rambo, Rocky, Rocky IV, Sylvester Stallone, Ultraman, Zombie Gras, Zombies

Captain Action Meets Ultraman

Comic Character Collectibles By J.C. Vaughn When writer-collector James Long documented a previously forgotten bit of Captain Action history, it ...

February 3, 2016 / Armor, Chainmail, Columns, Egyptian sultan, Gavels n Paddles, German, Hunting Trophy, John Ulrich, Ken Hall, Red Stag, Rock Island Auction Company, The Royal Hunt, Winchester Rifle

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Historical shirt of armor, $2.3 million, Rock Island

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A historical shirt of armor dating back to a ...

February 2, 2016 / Antique Shops, Antique Shows, Arts, Columns, Crafts, Inns, Museums, New Mexico, Santa Fe, workshops

On the Road to… New Mexico

Perhaps nowhere else does art and architecture capture the vernacular and cultural landscape as perfectly as in New Mexico; a ...

January 31, 2016 / button collection, Columns, family story, local history, Monson MA, Myra Keep Lovell Moulton, The Keep Homestead Museum

Collector’s Showcase: January 2016

The Keep Homestead Museum When Myra Keep Lovell Moulton died in 1988, the last of a long line of Keeps ...

January 27, 2016 / Arizona Biltmore, Arts, Beauport the Sleeper-McCann House, Crafts, Gloucester Massachusetts, MAACM, Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement, Museums, Pasadena California, Phoenix Arizona, Talk of the Trade, The Gamble House

Publishers Corner: February 2016

Arts & Crafts Road Trips In December the editorial staff and I took a road trip to The Stickley Museum ...

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 ...