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.

September 10, 2015 / Baltimore Colts, Basketball, Boston Celtics, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Grey Flannel Auctions, Johnny Unitas, Ken Hall, NBA, Philadelphia Warriors, Summer Games Auction, Uniform, Wilt Chamberlain

Gavels n' Paddles: Chamberlain uniform, $130,054, Grey Flannel

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A home uniform worn by basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain ...

September 10, 2015 / Captain America, Columns, Comic Book, comics, J.C. Vaughn, movie posters, Movies, Newspapers, Pop Culture Collecting, Steve Epting, Superhero, The Overstreet, Will EIsner

GEM Gets The Spirit with Will Eisner Exhibit

Comic Character Collectibles By J.C. Vaughn From June 2, 1940 to October 5, 1952, Will Eisner's The Spirit appeared in ...

September 9, 2015 / Colt, Columns, Firearms, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Rock Island Auction Co., Smith & Wesson, Winchester

Gavels n' Paddles: 1864 Henry lever-rifle, $23,000, Rock Island

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A Henry rifle made in 1864 by New Haven ...

September 3, 2015 / Art Glass, cameo, Columns, Daum Nancy French, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Woody Auction

Gavels n' Paddles: Daum Nancy art glass vase, $12,000, Woody Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A signed Daum Nancy French cameo art glass vase, ...

September 3, 2015 / Ahlers & Ogletree, BMW, Chenghua period, Chinese Vase, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Ming Dynasty, Porcelain, Sports Car

Gavels n' Paddles: Chinese porcelain vase, $6,500, Ahlers & Ogletree

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A rare Chinese Ming Dynasty porcelain vase dating to ...

September 3, 2015 / Antique Show, Columns, Dollywood, Graceland, Library, Museum, Tennessee

On the Road to… Tennessee

Rock, Soul, Blues, Country Music... Tennessee is a state for music lovers and antique lovers. The Tennessee Antique Trail, provided ...

September 1, 2015 / Augusta Auction, Brimfield, classic, Maxine Carter-Lome, Styling, Talk of the Trade, Textile, vintage

Publisher's Corner: September 2015

Styling the Word Vintage Recently I had the opportunity to attend Augusta Auctions' May pre-Brimfield Auction, and the Vintage Fashion ...

August 31, 2015 / Columns, Creamware, Deborah Abernethy, eBay, Electric Co., General Grant, Mike McLeod, Pitcher, Telephone, What's Selling on eBay

What's Selling on eBay: August 2015

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $3,000 (60 bids, 16 bidders): 1781 Antique 18th C. William Simkin Creamware Liverpool Pitcher, ...

August 31, 2015 / Clars Auctions Gallery, Columns, diamonds, Gavels n Paddles, Giorgio Cavallon, Gordon Onslow Ford, Ken Hall, Paintings, yellow diamond

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Ford late-surrealist work, $95,200, Clars Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall An untitled late-surrealist 1945 painting by Gordon Onslow Ford ...

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 & Collectible 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 ...