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.

April 24, 2015 / Bing Crosby, Collecgting, Columns, fishing, fishing poles, Jeff Figler, John F. Kennedy

Fishing Poles

Collecting with Jeff By Jeff Figler There is an old saying that you can bring a horse to water but ...

April 21, 2015 / Bronze, Columns, diamonds, Fairfield Auction, Franz von Stuck, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Madonna, Monna Vanna, Nikolaus Gyzis

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Florentine marble frieze, $66,000, Fairfield Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A Florentine marble frieze depicting the Madonna and Child ...

April 21, 2015 / Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Machine gun, Rifles, Rock Island Auction Company, Ulrich, Vickers, W. J. Jeffrey & Co., Winchester

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Winchester 1866 rifle, $25,875, Rock Island

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall An Ulrich-engraved, factory documented Winchester 1866 rifle sold for ...

April 14, 2015 / Columns, Gavels n Paddles, jadeite, James D. Julia Inc., Ken Hall, Ming Dynasty, Sheet Music

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Ming Dynasty Quanyin, $189,600, James D. Julia

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A bronze figure of a Quanyin from the Ming ...

April 13, 2015 / Columns, Cottone Auctions, Gavels n Paddles, George Warren Rickey, Ken Hall, Mahogany, Peter Scott, Queen Anne, tea table, Williamsburg VA

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Queen Anne tray-top table, $299,000, Cottone Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall An 18th century Queen Anne tray-top tea table sold ...

April 13, 2015 / Archie, Archie Comics, Betty, Buddy L, Columns, Deborah Abernathy, George Washington, Golden Age Comics, Jughead, Mike McLeod, Veronica, What's Selling on eBay

What’s Selling on eBay: April 2015

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $11,090 (26 bids): Authentic 1786 George Washington-Signed Document. The majority of the rare autographed ...

April 11, 2015 / Albert Einstein, Bunny Mellon, Cape Cod, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Jacqueline Kennedy, JFK, John F. Kennedy, Katharine Graham, Ken Hall, RR Auction

Gavels ‘N Paddles: JFK and Jackie photos, $32,500, RR Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A photographic proof booklet containing 27 previously unreleased images ...

April 11, 2015 / Adventure Comics, Batman, Comic Art, Comic books, DC Comics, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Copy of Batman #1, $237,300, Philip Weiss

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall An unrestored copy of Batman #1 (DC Comics, spring ...

April 10, 2015 / Antique Marketplace News, Art, Columns, designs, Facebook, Glass, Jewelry, Vintage Living

Bottled Up Designs

Rescue and Restore An avid glass and bottle collector, Laura Bergman, who fashions herself a “Reclaim Artist,” has spent countless ...

April 10, 2015 / Batman, CBCS Certified, Columns, Comic Book, comics, J.C. Vaughn, Philip Weiss Auctions, Pop Culture Collecting

Batman #1 Sets New Record

Batman #1 Sets New Record Comic Book Characters and Collectibles By J.C. Vaughn The ups and downs and more importantly ...

April 9, 2015 / Columns, Dolls, flea markets, Furnishing, Holidays, Pennsylvania, Shop, Trains

On the Road to… Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is a state rich in history, which extends to the many shops, shows, auction houses, museums, and events that ...

March 30, 2015 / Boston Symphony Orchestra, Brimfield, Brimfield Flea Market, Sturbridge MA, Talk of the Trade, Tanglewood

Publisher's Corner: April 2015

Living & Working in the Field of Dreams Living in Sturbridge now and publishing this magazine, talk of the Brimfield ...

March 29, 2015 / Aesop's Fables, Books, Decorative Art, Fine Art, Gavels n Paddles, literature, Michaan's Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1490 edition, Aesop's Fables, $24,780, Michaan's Auctions

Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A circa 1490 edition of the book Aesop's Fables, one ...

March 27, 2015 / Block Sox, Chicago White Sox, Gavels n Paddles, Goldin Auctions, Joe DiMaggio, New York Yankees, Shoeless Joe Jackson, Topps baseball cards, Winter Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1942 Joe DiMaggio jersey, $169,400, Goldin Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1942 Joe DiMaggio jersey, $169,400, Goldin Auctions Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

March 25, 2015 / Alexander Archipenko, Auctionata, Gavels n Paddles, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Ken Hall, Pierre-Auguste Renoi

An 1893 lithograph by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec titled Jane Avril sold for $60,000

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Toulouse-Lautrec litho, $60,000, Auctionata

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Toulouse-Lautrec litho, $60,000, Auctionata Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall An 1893 lithograph ...

March 22, 2015 / Antique Advertising & Fine & Decorative Arts, Coca Cola, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Morphy Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1891 Coca-Cola calendar, $150,000, Morphy Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1891 Coca-Cola calendar, $150,000, Morphy Auctions Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall An ...

March 20, 2015 / Ahlers & Ogletree, Elvis Presley, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Winter Estates Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Elvis Presley memorabilia, $5,000, Ahlers & Ogletree

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Elvis Presley memorabilia, $5,000, Ahlers & Ogletree Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

March 18, 2015 / British Royals, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, L.A. Auction House, Princess Margaret, Queen Elizabeth II, Sharman Douglas

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Ten letters, British Royals, $4,320, L.A. Auction House

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Ten letters, British Royals, $4,320, L.A. Auction House Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken ...

March 10, 2015 / Boston Corbett, Gavels n Paddles, Heritage Auctions, Historical Americana, John Wilkes Booth, The Dow Collection

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Lincoln collection: $803,889, Heritage

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Lincoln collection: $803,889, Heritage Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall The Dow Collection ...

March 9, 2015 / Christopher Robin, E. H. Shepard, Gavels n Paddles, Piglet, Pooh Bear, Poohsticks, Sotheby's, Winnie the Pooh

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Pooh illustration: $471,750, Sotheby's

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Pooh illustration: $471,750, Sotheby's Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall E. H. Shepard's ...

March 7, 2015 / Apollo 11, Gavels n Paddles, Greatful Dead, guitar, Jerry Garcia, Johnny Ramone, Lady Duff-Gordon, Lucy Duff Gordon, Mosrite Ventures, Neil Armstrong, RR Auction, Titanic, Vogue

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Titanic survivor letter: $11,875, RR Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Titanic survivor letter: $11,875, RR Auction Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A ...

March 5, 2015 / C. W. Parker, carousel, Gavels n Paddles, Marklin locomotive, New York Auto Show, Noel Barrett, Stephenson's Rocket

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1902 Marklin locomotive: $121,000, Noel Barrett

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1902 Marklin locomotive: $121,000, Noel Barrett Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A ...

March 3, 2015 / Art Nouveau, diamonds, Frederick H. Kaemmerer, Gavels n Paddles, gold, Nadeau's Auction Gallery, New Years Day, Patek Philippe, Pearls, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, Watches

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Pair of Tiffany silver vases: $33,600, Nadeau's Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Pair of Tiffany silver vases: $33,600, Nadeau's Auction Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken ...

March 3, 2015 / Art, Columns, Deborah Abernethy, JFK, John F. Kennedy, Pisgah Forest Pottery, Pottery, silver, Vase, Wager Cup, What's Selling on eBay, White House

Whats Selling on eBay: March 2015

By Deborah Abernethy $2,550 (150 bids): John F. Kennedy Antique Painted Armoire. John F. Kennedy antique painted Swiss armoire having ...

March 2, 2015 / Columns

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 ...