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.

August 31, 2015 / Columns, Marc Edelman, Matchbooks, Memorabilia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Pickin Chicken, Railroad, restaurant

Collector's Showcase: August 2015

A Collection Unmatched Marc Edelman can remember visiting his aunt and uncle in Englewood Cliffs, NJ as a young boy ...

August 26, 2015 / Ameriacn Art, Art, Columns, Daniel Defoe, Freeman's, Gavels n Paddles, illustration, Ken Hall, N.C. Wyeth, Paintings, Robinson Crusoe

Gavels ‘N Paddles: N. C. Wyeth painting, $353,000, Freeman's

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A painting by N. C. Wyeth titled However, At ...

August 26, 2015 / Blue Max, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, German, Ken Hall, Max Immelman, Medal, Pour Le Merite, World War I, WWI

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Pour Le Merite medal, $28,800, Kaminski Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A Pour Le Merite (Blue Max) medal, awarded during ...

August 26, 2015 / Antique Marketplace News, Baseball, baseball bat, Columns, golf, ice skate, photos, Sports, tennis, upcycle, Vintage Living

Repurposed Sports Equipment

If you are the creative type and like to work with your hands, there are many websites to find creative ...

August 22, 2015 / Bertoia Auctions, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, toys, Trains

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Voltamp “Edna” tram, $21,240, Bertoia Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A circa-1910 Voltamp No. 2116 "Edna" interurban toy tram, ...

August 22, 2015 / Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Jupiter Robot, Ken Hall, Morphy Auctions, Toy auction, toys

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Jupiter Robot with box, $36,000, Morphy Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A Jupiter Robot in the original box and retaining ...

August 19, 2015 / Antique Advertising Toy & Doll Auction, Columns, Dewey slot machine, Gavels n Paddles, James D. Julia Auctioneers, Ken Hall, Mills, Slot Machine

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Mills double Dewey slot, $41,310, James D. Julia

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A massive and rare Mills double Dewey slot machine ...

August 19, 2015 / Alexei Stepanov, Columns, Crescent City Auction Gallery, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Moscow, Russian, Saint Nicholas, Saint Yakov

Gavels ‘N Paddles: 19th century Russian icon, $17,080, Crescent City

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A 19th century Russian icon of Saint Nicholas with ...

Collectible Retired Basketball Players

Collecting with Jeff By Jeff Figler The National Basketball Association is the youngest of the major professional sports leagues of ...

August 17, 2015 / automaton, Chinese, Chinese Imperial market, clock, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, gilt-bronze, Ken Hall, S&S Auction Inc.

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Chinese automaton clock, $526,750, S & S Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A rare 19th century Chinese gilt bronze with enamel ...

August 17, 2015 / Archives International Auctions, Bank, banknote, Chefoo Bank, China, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Hong Kong, Ken Hall

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Chefoo Bank $2 banknote, $8,430, Archives International

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A circa 1900 Chefoo Bank $2 issued private banknote ...

August 9, 2015 / Ahlers & Ogletree, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Malachite, Porche, Porche 911 Turbo Carrera, Qing Dynasty, Sports Car, Sterling Silver

Gavels ‘N Paddles: 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo, $79,500, Ahlers & Ogletree

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A rare 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo Carrera sports car, ...

August 9, 2015 / Columns, DC Comics, GEM, Geppi's Entertainment Museum, J.C. Vaughn, Marvel, New Mutants, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Collecting, Spiderman, The Avengers, The Spectre, Thor

Pop Culture Continues to Shine

Pop Culture Continues to Shine Comic Character Collectibles By J.C. Vaughn Many different facets of pop culture continue to shine ...

August 9, 2015 / Columns, Fontaine's Auction Gallery, Gavels n Paddles, grandfather clock, Ken Hall, Pittsfield Ma, Regulator Clock, RJ Horner

A Howard & Davis astronomical regulator clock sold for $151,250 at a Cataloged Auction

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Howard & Davis clock, $151,250, Fontaine's

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A Howard & Davis astronomical regulator clock sold for ...

August 3, 2015 / Antique Shows, Antiques Dealers Association, Barn Star Productions, Columns, Flea Market, Laconia, MidWeek Antiques Show, New Hampshire, New Hampshire Antiques Dealers Association, NHADA

On the Road to… New Hampshire

For many collectors of antiques, it seems that the whole cult began in the state of New Hampshire. For more ...

August 1, 2015 / autographs, Baseball, baseball cards, conventions, Mickey Mantle, New York City, NYC, Sports, sports memorabilia, Talk of the Trade

Publisher's Corner: August 2015

Thank You, Mickey! When I was selling off my grandfather's autographs, by far the most popular items - in terms ...

July 31, 2015 / Columns, Crates of Mallos, globes, Jeff Figler, King Joao II, Martin Behaim, Strabo

Globes

Collecting with Jeff By Jeff Figler If you ask a world traveler how many countries they have visited, he or ...

July 29, 2015 / Columns, decorative arts, Gavels n Paddles, John Moran Auctioneers, Ken Hall, Madoura, Pablo Picasso, Swiss

A polychrome glazed and knife-engraved pottery pichet a glace (or ice pitcher), designed by Pablo Picasso for Madoura, sold for $36,000

Gavels 'N Paddles: Pablo Picasso pottery, $36,000, John Moran

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A polychrome glazed and knife-engraved pottery pichet a glace ...

July 29, 2015 / Alexander Haig, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Kaminski Auctions, Ken Hall, Secretary of State, T.C. Steele

A fall landscape painting by T. C. Steele sold for $16,800 at a sale of the collection of former Secretary of State Alexander Haig

Gavels 'N Paddles: T. C. Steele painting, $16,800, Kaminski

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A fall landscape painting by T. C. Steele sold ...

July 29, 2015 / agriculture, Antique Marketplace News, Brimfield Flea Market, Columns, decor, floor lamps, functional art, Jason Tedder, Lamps, Round Top Antiques Fair, tables, Vintage Living

A Cool Journey, From Farm to Functional Art

Rescue and Restore Jason Tedder never considered himself an artist or even a creative person. But three and a half ...

July 28, 2015 / Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Guyette & Deeter, Ken Hall, Pheasant Run Resort, Spring Decoy Auction, Ward Brothers

Gavels 'N Paddles: Ward Bros. goldeneye drake, $80,500, Guyette & Deeter

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A 1932 model goldeneye drake decoy by the Ward ...

July 28, 2015 / Asian Antiques, Clars Auction Gallery, Columns, Decorative Art, Fine Art, Gavels n Paddles, Jewelry, Ken Hall

A stone inlaid Chinese cabinet from the Qing Dynasty sold for $233,000

Gavels 'N Paddles: Qing Dynasty cabinet, $233,000, Clars Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A stone inlaid Chinese cabinet from the Qing Dynasty ...

July 23, 2015 / Art, Columns, Florida, Foundation Guyasamin, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Mad Men, Oswaldo Guayasamin, Painting, Palm Beach Modern Auctions

Gavels 'N Paddles: Oswaldo Guayasamin painting, $39,040, Palm Beach Modern

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall An original painting by the Ecuadorian artist Oswaldo Guyasamin ...

July 23, 2015 / Camaro, Chevelle, Chevrolet, Columns, Diners, El Camino, Florida, Muscle Car City Diner, Muscle Cars, Rick Treworgy

Collector's Showcase: July 2015

Rick Treworgy's Muscle Car City If you're a car guy or gal, specific to GM models, Muscle Car City in ...

July 22, 2015 / Advertising, Coin-Op, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Morhy Auctions, Slot Machine

Gavels 'N Paddles: Caille slot machine, $300,000, Morphy's

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A Caille Peerless 5-cent floor roulette slot machine sold ...