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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 18, 2014 / Boston Ma., Columns, Drivers License, Francis Sinatra, Frank Sinatra, Gavels n Paddles, Hoboken, Ken Hall, Marily Monroe, New Jersey, RR Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Sinatra's driver's license, $15,575, RR Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Sinatra's driver's license, $15,575, RR Auction Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall Frank ...

September 18, 2014 / chairs, Christiansen & Larsen, Clarke Auction, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Kofod-Larsen, Paul Evans

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Two Kofod-Larsen chairs, $39,360, Clarke Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Two Kofod-Larsen chairs, $39,360, Clarke Auction Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A ...

September 18, 2014 / ball game, Bob Cahn, candle holder, Columns, hat stand, metal, oxygen tank, rug beater, Twisted, yarn

Guess What – September 2014

Guess What - September 2014 It took a twisted mind! by Bob Cahn - “The Primitive Man” Even though this ...

September 12, 2014 / Baccarat, Bottles, Columns, Czechoslovakian, Egyptian, Gavels n Paddles, International Perfume Bottle Association, IPBA, Ken Hall

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Baccarat Egyptian bottle, $38,400, IPBA Convention

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Baccarat Egyptian bottle, $38,400, IPBA Convention Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall An ...

September 12, 2014 / Columns, figural boot, Gavels n Paddles, James D. Julia Inc., Ken Hall, Leaded glass, Steiff, Titanic

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Leaded glass boot sign, $109,350, James D. Julia

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Leaded glass boot sign, $109,350, James D. Julia Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken ...

September 12, 2014 / Columns, Jeff Figler, Kalliope disc music box, music box, record player, records, songdisks, Watches

Collecting Music Boxes: Delightful Collectibles

Collecting Music Boxes: Delightful Collectibles with Jeff Figler One of the most enjoyable collectibles is that of a little box ...

September 6, 2014 / American Bottle Auctions, bottle, Columns, Durham Whiskey, Gavels n Paddles, George Washington, Ken Hall, Whiskey bottle, Zachary Taylor

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Durham Whiskey bottle, $13,440, American Bottle

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Durham Whiskey bottle, $13,440, American Bottle Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A ...

September 6, 2014 / Cannonball, Civil War, Columns, fez hat, Gavels n Paddles, German, Gettysburg, Karl Franz, Ken Hall, Mohawk Arms, World War II

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Gettysburg cannonball, $5,850, Mohawk Arms

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Gettysburg cannonball, $5,850, Mohawk Arms Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A Confederate ...

August 31, 2014 / Chippendale, Columns, ebonized-case clock, Gavels n Paddles, Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates, Ken Hall, Lincoln White House, Robert Walker, Samuel Betts, side chair

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Samuel Betts English clock, $109,250, Jeffery S. Evans

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Samuel Betts English clock, $109,250, Jeffery S. Evans Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken ...

August 31, 2014 / chairs, Chinese Hardwood, Clars Auction Gallery, Columns, decorative arts, Gavels n Paddles, huanghuali, jadeite, Ken Hall, Platinum

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Five huanghuali chairs, $143,800, Clars Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Five huanghuali chairs, $143,800, Clars Auction Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A ...

August 30, 2014 / Atlases, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, geography, Japan, Ken Hall, Kyoto Japan, maps, Natural History, Swann Auction Galleries, U.S. Postal Route

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Map of Kyoto, Japan, $93,750, Swann Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Map of Kyoto, Japan, $93,750, Swann Auction Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

August 30, 2014 / Bonhams, Columns, diamond solitaire, diamonds, Gavels n Paddles, Jewelry, Ken Hall, rings, ruby, Ruser, turquoise

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Ruser diamond ring, $461,000, Bonhams

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Ruser diamond ring, $461,000, Bonhams Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A Ruser ...

August 29, 2014 / Beetle, Columns, David Hammonds, Gavels n Paddles, Heritage Auctions, Ken Hall, Mixed media, Volkswagen

Gavels 'n' Paddles: David Hammonds work, $1.2 million+, Heritage

Gavels 'n' Paddles: David Hammonds work, $1.2 million+, Heritage Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall Feed ...

August 27, 2014 / American Folk Art, Columns, folk art, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Macao, Mahogany, marble, Oil Painting, Queen Anne, Schwenke's Woodbury Auction, serving table

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Marble-top serving table, $41,480, Schwenke's Woodbury

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Marble-top serving table, $41,480, Schwenke's Woodbury Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A ...

August 27, 2014 / Art Glass, cameo, cast-iron, chandelier, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates, Ken Hall, lamp, miniature lamp, Santa Claus

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Art glass miniature lamp, $11,500, Jeffrey S. Evans

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Art glass miniature lamp, $11,500, Jeffrey S. Evans Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken ...

August 27, 2014 / Asher B. Durand, Carlsen Gallery, cast-iron, Columns, diamonds, earrings, Gavels n Paddles, Jewelry, Ken Hall, Louis Vuitton, Oil Painting, split top trunk

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Rare Louis Vuitton trunk, $16,100, Carlsen Gallery

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Rare Louis Vuitton trunk, $16,100, Carlsen Gallery Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

August 26, 2014 / Amethyst, Columns, David Webb, Gavels n Paddles, gold, Jean Schlumberger, Jewelry, John Moran Auctioneers, Ken Hall, pearl, rubies, white gold

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Assembled jewelry set, $19,200, John Moran

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Assembled jewelry set, $19,200, John Moran Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall An ...

August 26, 2014 / Bob Cahn, bulls-eye target, Columns, drawer pulls, folk art, Guess, jewelry display, knobs, relic

Guess What – August 2014

Guess What - August 2014 Hob-(k)nobbing in society by Bob Cahn - “The Primitive Man” Over the years and our ...

August 21, 2014 / Ancestors, Bassa, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Kaminski Auctions, Liberia, Nkishi, Tribal arts

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Carved wooden Bassa figure, $90,000, Kaminski Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Carved wooden Bassa figure, $90,000, Kaminski Auctions Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

August 21, 2014 / Columns, diamonds, Gavels n Paddles, JADE, Jewelry, Ken Hall, Michaan's Auctions, Navajo, Ring, white gold

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Certified jade ring, $11,800, Michaan's

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Certified jade ring, $11,800, Michaan's Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A certified ...

August 21, 2014 / business, Chippendale, Columns, Ed Welch, Highboys, Pine, Popcorn, Poplar, Queen Anne, Shoes

The Best of Ed Welch – Selling Popcorn and Shoes

The Best of Ed Welch - Selling Popcorn and Shoes The Business of Doing Business in Antiques By Ed Welch ...

August 18, 2014 / Apollo 11, Apollo 15, Buzz Aldrin, Columns, Dave Scott, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Lunar Landing, Moon, NASA, RR Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Apollo 15 hand controller, $610,063, RR Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Apollo 15 hand controller, $610,063, RR Auction Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

August 18, 2014 / Chevrolet, Clars Auction Gallery, Columns, Corvette, diamonds, Friedel Dzubas, Gavels n Paddles, Jewelry, Ken Hall, Platinum

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Diamond and platinum ring, $143,000, Clars Auction Gallery

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Diamond and platinum ring, $143,000, Clars Auction Gallery Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken ...

August 18, 2014 / Batman, Captain America, Columns, comics, DC Comics, Detective Comics, J.C. Vaughn, Milestone Media, Pop Culture Collecting, Robert Kirkman, Shawn Martinbrough, The Avengers, The Walking Dead

Artist Shawn Martinbrough to Appear at Geppi’s Entertainment Museum

Artist Shawn Martinbrough to Appear at Geppi’s Entertainment Museum By J.C. Vaughn As part of the widely lauded exhibit Milestones: ...

August 14, 2014 / Bertoia Auctions, Box car, Carlisle & Finch, cast-iron, clockwork toys, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Locomotive, Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer, Railroad, sidecar, Train set

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Carlisle & Finch train set, $46,020, Bertoia Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Carlisle & Finch train set, $46,020, Bertoia Auctions Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken ...