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.

December 1, 2015 / Antique Toys, Coleman Lantern, Columns, Deborah Abernethy, eBay, French Tapestry, Gas Lamp, Lockheed, Mike McLeod, Model Airplane, Online Auction, selling, Toy Car, What's Selling on eBay

What's Selling on eBay: December 2015

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $3,750 (19 bids, 9 bidders): Antique German Carette Wind-up Tin Toy Car - All ...

December 1, 2015 / car, coupe, Duesenberg J convertible, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Morphy Auctions, Premier Automobile Auction, Sports Car

Gavels n Paddles: Duesenberg convertible, $2.53 million, Morphy Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A 1929 Duesenberg J convertible coupe car sped off ...

December 1, 2015 / Albert B. (A.B.) Wells, Brimfield, Dining, dinners, Family, Family meals, History Museum, Holidays, Maxine Carter-Lome, New England, Old Sturbridge Village, Talk of the Trade

Publisher's Corner: December 2015

From Our Holiday Table to Yours Holiday dinner at my grandparents’ house when I was growing up meant the privilege ...

November 30, 2015 / Columns, Gavels n Paddles, John F. Kennedy, Manuscript, RR Auction

Gavels n Paddles: Kennedy manuscript, $200,000, RR Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A manuscript hand-written around 1959 by then-Senator John F ...

November 25, 2015 / Beatles, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, George Harrison, Heritage Auctions, John Lennon, music memorabilia, Paul McCartney, Pete Best

Gavels n Paddles: Beatles' first contract, $93,750, Heritage

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall The first recording contract for The Beatles (signed in ...

November 20, 2015 / banners, buttons, Columns, Jimmy Carter, Memorabilia, Pins, Political Campaign, Presidential Collections, Teddy Roosevelt, Voting

Collector's Showcase: November 2015

Campaign Memorabilia Presidential election seasons pique the interest or stimulate the collecting compulsion of political junkies and history buffs. Such ...

November 20, 2015 / auction, Columns, Copake Auction, Gavels n Paddles, Peter Hurd, Weathervane

Gavels n Paddles: A. L. Jewel weathervane. $11,115, Copake Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A jumping horse weathervane with stand made by A ...

November 15, 2015 / Bat Masterson, Colt gun, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, J. Levine Auction

Gavels n Paddles: Bat Masterson's Colt gun, $96,000, J. Levine Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall Bat Masterson's 1882 Colt .45 single-action Army revolver sold ...

November 12, 2015 / Beetle Bailey, Columns, Comic Book, comics, Flash Gordon, Franco Toscanini, Hake's Americana & Collectibles, J.C. Vaughn, Krazy Kat, P.S. Magazine, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Collecting, Popeye, Superman, Will EIsner

Big Year for Comics, Comic Art Continues

Comic Character Collectibles By J.C. Vaughn It's been an exciting year for popular culture, and it's not showing any signs ...

November 10, 2015 / Andrew Wyeth, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Painting, 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 ...

November 7, 2015 / 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

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $5,101 (19 bids, 13 bidders): Antique Folding Mining/Miner's Candle Holder Lamp, AETNA POWDER CO ...

November 5, 2015 / Columns, dower chest, Ellie Hoover Walker, Gavels n Paddles, 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 ...

November 4, 2015 / Columns, flea markets, Georgia, Museums, Shopping, The Peach State

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 ...

November 1, 2015 / Advertising, autographs, banners, bumper stickers, buttons, cartoons, Columns, Maxine Carter-Lome, November, pamphlets, Photographs, Politics, posters, Talk of the Trade, Vote, Voting

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, ...

November 1, 2015 / Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Green Bay Packers, Philip Weiss Auctions, Vince Lombardi

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 ...

October 29, 2015 / 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

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $1,435 (27 bidders, 10 bids): Cut Tin Halloween Jack-O-Lantern Candle Holder on Wood Pole ...

October 16, 2015 / 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

A Fan's Fan My name is Sylvie, I was born in Paris, France and I'm residing near Atlanta, GA. My ...

October 12, 2015 / 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

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall An oil painting in bold red tones by Raimonds ...

October 12, 2015 / 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

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A 23-inch character doll as Polichinelle (right), shown clasping ...

October 9, 2015 / Columns, Curlew Decoy, decoys, Gavels n Paddles, Guyette & Deeter Inc., Ken Hall, Thomas Gelston

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 ...

October 9, 2015 / 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

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A large scale patinated and gilt bronze mantel clock, ...

October 8, 2015 / 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

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle rookie baseball card, ...

October 8, 2015 / 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

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A mint in the box Belgian Browning Superposed 20-gauge ...

October 8, 2015 / Antique & Collectible News, Bullets, Casings, Columns, craft shows, Jewelry, Rifle Casing, Texas, Vintage Living

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 ...

October 6, 2015 / 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.

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall The uniform worn by German World War II Luftwaffe ...