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.

March 2, 2015 / Batman, Casper, Comics books, DC Comics, Harvey Comics, J.C. Vaughn, LucasArts, Pedigree Comics, Pop Culture Collecting

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 ...

March 2, 2015 / Civil War, Gavels n Paddles, Karl Nordmann, Luftwaffe silver pokal, Mohawk Arms Inc., Normandy, The Purple Heart, World War II

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 ...

February 23, 2015 / Talk of the Trade

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 ...

February 18, 2015 / Bicycle, Bike, boat, cigarette tin, Coin-Op, Columns, Deborah Abernethy, eBay, Kugel, Mike McLeod, tins, trade simulator, What's Selling on eBay, yacht

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 ...

February 10, 2015 / Columns, decoy, Ducks, Gavels n Paddles, Guyette & Deeter Inc., Ken Hall, Pintails, Stevens Brothers, Talbot Country, Ward Brothers

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 ...

February 10, 2015 / Art, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Harry Bertoia, Hisao Domoto, Ken Hall, Modern Art, Paintings, Palm Beach Modern Auctions, Sculptures

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 ...

February 9, 2015 / Colt, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Rock Island Auction Company, Winchester

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 ...

February 9, 2015 / Antique Shows, Columns, Daytona 500, exhibitions, festivals, Florida, Museums

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 ...

February 6, 2015 / Columns, Daum, Gavels n Paddles, James D. Julia Inc., Ken Hall, Lamps, Tiffany, Tiffany Lamp, Tiffany Studios

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 ...

February 6, 2015 / Black Forest, Chronos & Amour, Columns, Emile Galle, figural clock, Gavels n Paddles, Hall rack, Ken Hall, S&S Auctions Inc., Vase

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 ...

February 6, 2015 / Columns, Comic books, comics, GEM, Geppi's, J.C. Vaughn, Pop Culture Collecting, Zombie Gras, Zombies

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 ...

February 3, 2015 / Alberta Kinsey, Art, Christ Pantocrator, Columns, Crescent City Auction Gallery, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Nicolay Kemper, Painting, Russian icon, St. Maximus the Confessor

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 ...

February 3, 2015 / Astronomical regulator clock, Auction record, Columns, E. Howard Clock, Fontaine's Auction Gallery, Gavels n Paddles, 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 Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken ...

February 2, 2015 / Antiquing, Bed & Breakfast, Family, History, Maxine Carter-Lome, Talk of the Trade, Travel

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 ...

January 28, 2015 / Cadillac, Columns, Ford, Gavels n Paddles, International, Ken Hall, pickup truck, Smithey's Funwood Auction, trucks

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 ...

January 28, 2015 / Archives International Auctions, Banknotes, Columns, Fort Lee NJ, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Palestine

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 ...

January 21, 2015 / Buick, Buick Special, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, grandfather clock, Ken Hall, sewing basket, 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 ...

January 21, 2015 / Allard Auctions, Carmelita Dunlap, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, gold, Jewelry, Ken Hall, spirit bowl, stones, turquoise

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 ...

January 13, 2015 / Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Locomotive, Machine Man, New York, Philip Weiss Auctions, Robots, Roy Rogers

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 ...

January 13, 2015 / Brooklyn Bridge, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Hughie-Lee Smith, Ken Hall, Milford CT., Richard Estes, Shannons Fine Art Auctioneers, Walter Launt Palmer

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 ...

January 13, 2015 / Cafe, Columns, General Store, Great Barrington, Housatonic Massachusetts, Massachusetts, Pleasant and Main

Collectors Showcase: January 2015

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

January 12, 2015 / Americana, Duncan Phyfe, folk art, Masters Degree, Maxine Carter-Lome, NYC, Talk of the Trade

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 & ...

December 31, 2014 / Columns, Dorflinger Montrose, DuMouchelles, Gavels n Paddles, Glass, Hawkes Queens, Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Ken Hall, punch set, Vase

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 ...

December 31, 2014 / Alexander Calder, Columns, Diego Giacometti, furniture, Gavels n Paddles, Glass, Hans Wegner, Kaminski Auctions, Ken Hall, tables

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 ...

December 31, 2014 / Columns, Doyle New York, Figurine, Gavels n Paddles, Indian, Ken Hall, NYC, Samuel Robb

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Samuel Robb Indian, $40,625, Doyle New York

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Samuel Robb Indian, $40,625, Doyle New York Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...