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 16, 2014 / Civil War, Civil War Collector, coins, Columns, Compass, John Sexton, Swords

The Civil War Collector – April 2014

The Civil War Collector - April 2014 by John Sexton Q: Dear John, I stumbled across your website whilst trying ...

April 7, 2014 / Antique Marketplace News, buying, Columns, diamonds, Edward Lewand, Expert Insights, selling, value, Vintage Living

Buying and Selling – Valuing Old Style Cut Diamonds

Buying and Selling – Valuing Old Style Cut Diamonds The Antique Jewelry Marketplace by Edward Lewand (w/guest contributors) Over the ...

Gavels 'n' Paddles – February 2014

Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall Russian icon of Jesus, $19,520, Crescent City ...

March 28, 2014 / Antique Marketplace News, Columns, diamonds, eBay, Edward Lewand, Expert Insights, internet, Jewelry, Online, Vintage Living

Buying and Selling Jewelry On-line

Buying and Selling Jewelry On-line By Edward Lewand For the past year I have noticed more and more people are ...

March 12, 2014 / Columns, comics, Garden State Comic Fest, Geppi's Entertainment Museum, J.C. Vaughn, Marvel, Pedigree Comics, Pop Culture Collecting, Spiderman, Zombies

Spider-Man Collection Sells, Zombies Return to GEM

Spider-Man Collection Sells, Zombies Return to GEM By J.C. Vaughn Amazing Spider-Man Collection Sells at Pedigree Comics A CGC-certified Apparent ...

February 20, 2014 / Captain America, Columns, J.C. Vaughn, Jack Kirby, Joe Simon, Pop Culture Collecting, Syd Shores

Hake’s Continues to Score Comic Art, Ant-Man Sells Big

Hake’s Continues to Score Comic Art, Ant-Man Sells Big Comic Character Collectibles By J.C. Vaughn Even with the holiday season ...

February 12, 2014 / Best Of, business, Columns, Ed Welch

The Best of Ed Welch – Doing Business on Purpose

The Best of Ed Welch - Doing Business on Purpose The Business of Doing Business in Antiques By Ed Welch ...

February 12, 2014 / Antique Marketplace News, China, Collecting, Columns, Edward Lewand, Expert Insights, Jewelry, stones, value, Vintage Living

The Buy, the Sell, the Public

The Buy, the Sell, the Public So Much to Learn, So Much to Teach By Edward Lewand So as a ...

January 10, 2014 / Charity, Columns, JK Rowling, Ken Hall, Navy

Ken’s Korner: Harry Potter and the narwhal tusk

Ken’s Korner: Harry Potter and the narwhal tusk News & Views From the World of Antiques & Collectibles By Ken ...

January 10, 2014 / Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Showtime Auction Services

Pepsin Gum tin dispenser, $57,000, Showtime Auction

Pepsin Gum tin dispenser, $57,000, Showtime Auction Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

January 10, 2014 / Art, Columns, Henri Matisse, Ken Hall, Marc Chagall, Nazi-looted, Pablo Picasso, World War II

Ken’s Korner: Nazi-looted artwork totals about $1.3 billion

Ken’s Korner: Nazi-looted artwork totals about $1.3 billion News & Views From the World of Antiques & Collectibles By Ken ...

January 10, 2014 / Columns, Gavels n Paddles, George Washington, Ken Hall, New York Stock Exchange, U.S. Federal Bond

1792 Washington bond, $265,500, Archives Int'l

1792 Washington bond, $265,500, Archives Int'l Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A ...

December 8, 2013 / Columns, Congress, Eddie Van Halen, Jesse Jackson, Jesse Jackson Jr., Ken Hall, Michael Jackson, Rev. Jesse Jackson

Ken’s Korner: Jesse Jackson, Jr. auction cancelled

Ken’s Korner: Jesse Jackson, Jr. auction cancelled News & Views From the World of Antiques & Collectibles By Ken Hall ...

October 9, 2013 / Al Feldstein, Art, comics, drawing, Grant Geissman, IDW Publishing, J.C. Vaughn, Pop Culture Collecting

FELDSTEIN: The MAD Life and Fantastic Art of Al Feldstein

FELDSTEIN: The MAD Life and Fantastic Art of Al Feldstein By J.C. Vaughn Grant Geissman is a man who successful ...

October 9, 2013 / Civil War, Civil War Collector, Columns, Dog Tag, John Sexton, Louisiana Confederates, Map, Sword, Yorktown Campaign

The Civil War Collector – October 2013

The Civil War Collector - October 2013 by John Sexton Q: John, I have a Civil War dog tag that ...

September 23, 2013 / Art, Comic Connect, comics, Hake's Americana & Collectibles, Heritage Auctions, J.C. Vaughn, Original Comic Art, Pop Culture Collecting

Original Comic Art Commands Continued Attention

Original Comic Art Commands Continued Attention Original comic book and comic strip art continues to present a compelling story in ...

August 20, 2013 / Gavels n Paddles, International Perfume Bottle Association, IPBA Convention, Ken Hall, Las Vegas, Victrola

Perfume presentation, $9,600, IPBA Convention

Perfume presentation, $9,600, IPBA Convention Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall A novelty perfume ...

August 20, 2013 / Arcade Machines, Coca Cola, Fortune Teller, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Morphy Auctions, Phoenix Pure Paint, Puss in Boots, Rip Van Winkle, Roover Brothers

Puss in Boots Fortune Teller, $21,000, Morphy Auctions

Puss in Boots Fortune Teller, $21,000, Morphy Auctions Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

August 20, 2013 / Baseball, baseball glove, Gavels n Paddles, Jackie Robinson, Ken Hall, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle, New York Yankees, Sotheby's, Steiner Sports, World Series, Yankees

Jackie Robinson’s glove, $373,002, Steiner Sports

Jackie Robinson’s glove, $373,002, Steiner Sports Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall The baseball ...

August 20, 2013 / Gavels n Paddles, James D. Julia Inc., Ken Hall, Lamps, Paripoint, Tiffany, Tiffany Studios

Pairpoint Puffy lamp, $77,025, James D. Julia

Pairpoint Puffy lamp, $77,025, James D. Julia Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall A ...

August 20, 2013 / Bertoia Auctions, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Marklin Battleship Maine, Pabst Beer, Toy Picks Auction

Marklin Battleship Maine, $64,900, Bertoia Auctions

Marklin Battleship Maine, $64,900, Bertoia Auctions Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall A circa-1902 ...

August 20, 2013 / Amercana & Fine Antiques, Emanuel Suter, Gavels n Paddles, Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates, Ken Hall, Stoneware, Wythe Cty.

E. Suter stoneware pot, $86,250, Jeffrey S. Evans

E. Suter stoneware pot, $86,250, Jeffrey S. Evans Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

August 20, 2013 / Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, MilitaryRelics.com, Mohawk Arms, Swords, WWI, WWII

WWI aircraft insignia, $12,000, Mohawk Arms

WWI aircraft insignia, $12,000, Mohawk Arms Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall A World ...

August 20, 2013 / Check the Oil Gas & Oil Show, Gavels n Paddles, Harbor Petroleum Products, Ken Hall, Matthews Auctions, McColl-Frontenac Products

McColl-Frontenac sign, $11,550, Matthews Auctions

McColl-Frontenac sign, $11,550, Matthews Auctions Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall A round McColl-Frontenac ...

August 20, 2013 / Charles Schulz, Comic Strip, comics, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, L. Frank Baum, Peanuts, Philip Weiss Auctions, Senator John F. Kennedy, The Wonderful WIzard Of Oz

Peanuts Sunday strip, $41,400, Philip Weiss

Peanuts Sunday strip, $41,400, Philip Weiss Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall An original ...