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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, Second Time’s the Charm, and Civil War Collector.
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Masonic historical flask, $56,160, Norman C. Heckler
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A rare Masonic emblem historical flask, produced circa 1820-1830, ...
Matt Crandall's Alice in Wonderland Collection Now at GEM
Comic Character Collectibles By J.C. Vaughn Geppi's Entertainment Museum (GEM) hosted an invitation-only opening event for its two new exhibits ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Queen Anne doll, $46,360, Morphy
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A 17-inch-tall, all-original Queen Anne doll in a presentation ...
On the Road to… Illinois
Welcome to "the Prairie State." From its big cities to small towns, Illinois offers something for everyone - outdoor enthusiasts, ...
What's Selling on eBay: May 2016
by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $363 (21 bids): Plique a Jour Antique Silver 925 Scoop This antique Plique a ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Colt/Vickers machine gun, $16,100, Rock Island Auction
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Colt/Vickers Model 1915 “Balloon Buster” Class III machine ...
Publisher's Corner: June 2016
Cooking with Kitchenalia Maxine Carter-Lome Like many of us, I grew up in a house where the kitchen was the ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1864 Lincoln campaign flag, $23,656, Hake's Americana
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall An 1864 Abraham Lincoln-Andrew Johnson oilcloth campaign parade flag ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Michael Jordan 1991 sneakers, $12,000, Philip Weiss Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A pair of black sneakers game-worn by Michael Jordan ...
Collector's Showcase: April 2016
The Gillinder Glass Man Bill Thomas has been a glass man for decades, with interests as diverse as the many ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Copy of Amazing Fantasy #15, $454,100, Heritage Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A copy of Amazing Fantasy #15, the 1962 first ...
Antiques Peek: April 2016
by Jessica Kosinski These days we all take our compacts and makeup cases for granted, but the compacts we buy ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Musicbox
Collecting with Jeff with Jeff Figler One of the most enjoyable collectibles is that of a little box (in most ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Publishers Corner: April 2016
The Allure of Glass When our editorial team first explored the topic of the Vanity Table for our annual glass ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
