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In March...Round Top & Texas

In March…Round Top & Texas

March and April are busy months for the folks in Texas and the thousands that are drawn to the state ...
Casper Gets Friends, Batman Lines Up Records, LucasArts Remembered

Casper Gets Friends, Batman Lines Up Records, LucasArts Remembered

Casper Gets Friends, Batman Lines Up Records, LucasArts Remembered By J.C. Vaughn Harvey Comics Get Two Chances to Shine In ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: WWII Purple Heart: $5,100, Mohawk Arms

Gavels 'n' Paddles: WWII Purple Heart: $5,100, Mohawk Arms

Gavels 'n' Paddles: WWII Purple Heart: $5,100, Mohawk Arms Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall The ...
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Funny how life works

Publisher's Corner: March 2015

By Maxine Carter-Lome A Lifetime of Autographs Anyone who knew my Grandfather Neil Carter knew about his hobby collecting autographs ...
What's Selling on eBay - February 2015

What's Selling on eBay: February 2015

By Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $2,650 (37 bids): Big Red Kugel, Grape Shape. Very good condition, commensurate to age ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Ward Brothers pintails, $105,000, Guyette & Deeter

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Ward Brothers pintails, $105,000, Guyette & Deeter

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Ward Brothers pintails, $105,000, Guyette & Deeter Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Harry Bertoia sculpture, $48,800, Palm Beach Modern

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Harry Bertoia sculpture, $48,800, Palm Beach Modern

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Harry Bertoia sculpture, $48,800, Palm Beach Modern Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Winchester Model 1873, $149,500, Rock Island

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Winchester Model 1873, $149,500, Rock Island

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Winchester Model 1873, $149,500, Rock Island Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A ...
On the Road to... Florida

On the Road to… Florida

With winter blanketing most of the country in cold and snow, Florida is the place to be in February, especially ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Tiffany Dragonfly lamp, $142,200, James D. Julia

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Tiffany Dragonfly lamp, $142,200, James D. Julia

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Tiffany Dragonfly lamp, $142,200, James D. Julia Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Black Forest hall rack, $19,600, S & S Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Black Forest hall rack, $19,600, S & S Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Black Forest hall rack, $19,600, S & S Auctions Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By ...
Lot of Activity at Geppi's Entertainment Museum

Lots of Activity at Geppi's Entertainment Museum

Lots of Activity at Geppi's Entertainment Museum by J.C. Vaughn GEM's Milestones Exhibit Wraps February 28 Originally slated to end ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: 19th century Russian icon, $24,400, Crescent City

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 19th century Russian icon, $24,400, Crescent City

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 19th century Russian icon, $24,400, Crescent City Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: E. Howard No. 47 clock, $356,950, Fontaine's Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles: E. Howard No. 47 clock, $356,950, Fontaine's Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles: E. Howard No. 47 clock, $356,950, Fontaine's Auction Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken ...
Funny how life works

Publishers Corner: February 2015

By Maxine Carter-Lome A Generational Experience, February 2015 One of the things I love most about being the new publisher ...
1975 International truck, $22,800, Smithey’s Funwood

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1975 International truck, $22,800, Smithey's Funwood

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1975 International truck, $22,800, Smithey's Funwood Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Palestine banknotes, $66,080, Archives Int'l

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Palestine banknotes, $66,080, Archives Int'l

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Palestine banknotes, $66,080, Archives Int'l Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A pair ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1957 blue Buick Special, $8,610, Tim's, Inc. Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1957 blue Buick Special, $8,610, Tim's, Inc. Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1957 blue Buick Special, $8,610, Tim's, Inc. Auctions Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Gold and turquoise necklace, $5,750, Allard Auctions, Inc.

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Gold and turquoise necklace, $5,750, Allard Auctions, Inc.

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Gold and turquoise necklace, $5,750, Allard Auctions, Inc. Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: “Machine Man” robot, $44,850, Philip Weiss

Gavels 'n' Paddles: “Machine Man” robot, $44,850, Philip Weiss

Gavels 'n' Paddles: “Machine Man” robot, $44,850, Philip Weiss Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall An ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Walter Palmer painting, $132,000, Shannon's

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Walter Palmer painting, $132,000, Shannon's

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Walter Palmer painting, $132,000, Shannon's Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A snowy ...
Collectors Showcase: January 2015

Collectors Showcase: January 2015

Collectors Showcase: January 2015 Pleasant & Main Cafe & General Store in Housatonic, Massachusetts has guests looking at more than ...
Funny how life works

Am I an antique, too?

Am I an antique, too? by Maxine Carter-Lome, Publisher Our oldest daughter is pursuing a Masters in Decorative Arts & ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Dorflinger punch set, $132,000, DuMouchelles

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Dorflinger punch set, $132,000, DuMouchelles

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Dorflinger punch set, $132,000, DuMouchelles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A turn-of-the-century ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Diego Giacometti table, $204,000, Kaminski

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Diego Giacometti table, $204,000, Kaminski

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Diego Giacometti table, $204,000, Kaminski Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A bronze ...