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.
/ Barbara Riggins, coins, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, gold, Gold Coin, Ken Hall, Liberty Head, Michaan's Auctions
Gavels ‘N Paddles: 1875 $20 gold coin, $38,940, Michaan's

Gavels ‘N Paddles: 1875 $20 gold coin, $38,940, Michaan's

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A U.S. 1875 $20 Liberty Head gold coin, graded ...
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/ Banquet Lamp, Boston & Sandwich, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates, Ken Hall, lighting, Lights
Gavels ‘N Paddles: Boston & Sandwich lamp, $18,400, Jeffrey S. Evans

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Boston & Sandwich lamp, $18,400, Jeffrey S. Evans

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A Boston & Sandwich cut overlay banquet lamp, 39 ...
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/ Akro Agate Marble Company, Alphy, Collections, Columns, Flea Market, Glass marbles, Jabo, Marble King, Marbles, MF Christensen, Peltier Glass Co.
Collector’s Showcase: May 2015

Collector’s Showcase: May 2015

Marbles: Not Just Child’s Play Like many of us, Alphy loved playing with marbles as a child; however, it wasn’t ...
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/ automaton, Bronze, Clars Auction Gallery, Columns, decorative, Fine Art, fusee, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall
Gavels ‘N Paddles: Chinese fusee clock, $270,000, Clars Auction

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Chinese fusee clock, $270,000, Clars Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A Chinese triple fusee and gilt bronze bracket clock ...
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/ Columns, decorative arts, Gavels n Paddles, John Moran Auctioneers, Ken Hall, Noguchi, Paul Sormani, Roy Lichtenstein, Rudder
Gavels ‘N Paddles: Noguchi "Rudder" group, $110,000, John Moran

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Noguchi "Rudder" group, $110,000, John Moran

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A set of three Noguchi "Rudder" stools and table, ...
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/ Columns, Firearms, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Marines, Morphy Auctions, Remington, Rifles, Sharpshooters, sniper rifle, United States Marine Corps, USMC, Vietnam
Gavels ‘N Paddles: Remington Model 40 rifle, $26,400, Morphy Auctions

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Remington Model 40 rifle, $26,400, Morphy Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A Remington Model 40 sniper rifle, of the type ...
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/ Columns, display, Gavels n Paddles, Hake's Americana & Collectibles, Ken Hall, Krazy Kat, Marx Batman, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Old King Cole, Sunday comics
Gavels ‘N Paddles: Mickey and Minnie display, $29,222, Hake's Americana

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Mickey and Minnie display, $29,222, Hake's Americana

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A Mickey and Minnie Mouse mechanical store display pair, ...
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/ Ahlers & Ogletree, Chinese porcelain, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Porcelain, Spring Estates Auction
Gavels ‘N Paddles: Chinese wall pocket, $50,000, Ahlers & Ogletree

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Chinese wall pocket, $50,000, Ahlers & Ogletree

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A late 19th or early 20th century Chinese porcelain ...
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/ Allard Auctions, Antiques Roadshow, Columns, dentalium, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Sioux, tooth shell, tradecloth
Gavels ‘N Paddles: Circa 1900 Sioux dress, $7,475, Allard Auctions

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Circa 1900 Sioux dress, $7,475, Allard Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A circa 1900 Sioux dentalium (tooth shell) and tradecloth ...
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/ Balls, Billiards, Bowling, Columns, croquet, Jeff Figler, Pins
Billiards

Billiards

Collecting with Jeff by Jeff Figler Billiards I think that most people have felt they have been behind the “eight ...
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/ Bronze, Columns, figural, Gavels n Paddles, gilt, Glass, Jean Metzinger, Ken Hall, Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercie, Vase
Gavels ‘N Paddles: Lalique glass vase,$148,750, A. B. Levy's

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Lalique glass vase,$148,750, A. B. Levy's

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A Lalique frosted glass vase titled Nadica, circa 1930, ...
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/ Columns, Cottone Auctions, Fine Art, Gavels n Paddles, George Rickey, Ken Hall, Queen Anne, Sculpture, tea table, Ulysses S. Grant
Gavels ‘N Paddles: Queen Anne tea table (Va.), $299,000, Cottone Auctions

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Queen Anne tea table (Va.), $299,000, Cottone Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A lovely 18th century Virginia Queen Anne tray-top tea ...
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/ Bamboo, Boats, Columns, Deborah Abernathy, Fan, German Schalmei, Horn, Mike McLeod, Qing Dynasty, Quilt, Trumpet, Westinghouse, What's Selling on eBay
What’s Selling on eBay: May 2015

What’s Selling on eBay: May 2015

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $5,029 (36 bids): Carved Chinese Bamboo Boat, Immortals, Late Qing Dynasty. A hollow section ...
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/ Bucky, Captain America, Columns, Comic books, comics, J.C. Vaughn, James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes, Marvel Comics, Pop Culture Collecting, Timely Comics
The Art of Steve Epting and Jim Aparo Comes to GEM, Along with a Lot of Zombies

The Art of Steve Epting and Jim Aparo Comes to GEM, Along with a Lot of Zombies

Comic Character Collectibles By J.C. Vaughn The success of Marvel Studios cinematic universe has certainly shifted the general public's awareness ...
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/ Antique Mall, Columns, flea markets, Michigan, refinished, Travelling
On the Road to... Michigan

On the Road to… Michigan

May in Michigan means springtime fun and sunny weather. From outdoor antiques festivals to Memorial Day celebrations, it's a great ...
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/ Batman, Comic books, Hockey Olympics, live auctions, Long Island, Maxine Carter-Lome, Philip Weiss, Talk of the Trade
Maxine Carter-Lome - Publisher

Publisher’s Corner: May 2015

The Live Experience Recently I received a letter from a reader who had attended a Philip Weiss auction on Long ...
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/ Art, Columns, drawings, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Saul Steinberg, Swann Auction Galleries, The New Yorker, Watercolor
Gavels ‘N Paddles: Saul Steinberg collage, $20,000, Swann Auction

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Saul Steinberg collage, $20,000, Swann Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A pen and ink drawing with collage by Saul ...
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/ Babe Ruth, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Heritage Auctions, Ken Hall, Muhammad Ali, Sandy Koufax, Sonny Liston
Gavels ‘N Paddles: Ali-Liston boxing gloves, $956,000, Heritage Auctions

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Ali-Liston boxing gloves, $956,000, Heritage Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall The boxing gloves worn by both Muhammad Ali and ...
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/ Columns, decorative arts, Design, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Lino Tagliapietra, Paul Evans, Rago Arts & Auction Center, Wendell Castle
Gavels ‘N Paddles: Paul Evans cabinet, $183,750, Rago Arts

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Paul Evans cabinet, $183,750, Rago Arts

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A Paul Evans sculpture front cabinet sold for $183,750 ...
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/ Carlsen Gallery, Columns, Cromwellian, diamonds, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Oil Painting, Ring, W. T. Richards
Gavels ‘N Paddles: Cromwellian table, $5,462, Carlsen Gallery

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Cromwellian table, $5,462, Carlsen Gallery

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A Cromwellian plank-top table with carved apron sold for ...
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/ Art, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, jadeite, John H. Belter, Ken Hall, Neal Auction Company, Oil paint, Painting, Qing Dynasty, Rosewood, Winter Estates Auction
Gavels ‘N Paddles: Rosewood center table, $86,637, Neal Auction

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Rosewood center table, $86,637, Neal Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall An American Rococo carved and laminated rosewood center table ...
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/ Columns, Depression glass, Jadite, Pennsylvania, Stephen Moniz
Collector’s Showcase: April 2015

Collector’s Showcase: April 2015

Jadite Madness by Stephen Moniz It all started in 1970 when my father remarried and we were clearing out my ...
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/ Columns, Gavels n Paddles, James Lind, Ken Hall, PBA Galleries, Shakespeare
Gavels ‘N Paddles: 1632 Shakespeare folio, $114,000, PBA Galleries

Gavels ‘N Paddles: 1632 Shakespeare folio, $114,000, PBA Galleries

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A 1632 second folio edition of William Shakespeare sold ...
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/ Columns, diamonds, Elephants, engagement ring, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Locati Auctions, saxophone, Selmer Marx VI, Weathervane
Gavels ‘N Paddles: Elephant weathervane, $17,000, Locati Auctions

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Elephant weathervane, $17,000, Locati Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall An early 20th century elephant-form copper weathervane sold for ...
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/ Columns, Decoy Auction, decoys, Gavels n Paddles, Guyette & Deeter, Jim Schmiedlin, Ken Hall, Ward Brothers, Wildlife
Gavels ‘N Paddles: Ned Burgess bluebill, $21,850, Guyette & Deeter

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Ned Burgess bluebill, $21,850, Guyette & Deeter

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A rare bluebill by Ned Burgess sold for $21,850 ...
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