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, Second Time’s the Charm, and Civil War Collector.

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 & Collectible 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 ...

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 ...