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November 28, 2012 / Alfred Boucher, Au But, Gavels n Paddles, Gearoge T Downing, Kanhjar Dagger, Ken Hall, Lambertville NJ, Rago Arts & Auction Center

Jewel-encrusted dagger, $314,500, Rago Arts

Jewel-encrusted dagger, $314,500, Rago Arts Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A jewel-encrusted Mughal dagger ...

November 28, 2012 / Cartier, Daimond ring, Fine Jewelry Sale, Gavels n Paddles, John Moran Auctioneers, Ken Hall, Louis Vuitton, Pasadena CA

3.23-carat diamond ring, $33,600, John Moran

3.23-carat diamond ring, $33,600, John Moran Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A 3.23-carat diamond ...

November 27, 2012 / Alexander Calder, Early Fall Fine Estates Auction, Edna Hopkins, Gavels n Paddles, Jose Formoso Reyes, Ken Hall, Woodbury Auction

Calder sterling brooch, $22,140, Woodbury

Calder sterling brooch, $22,140, Woodbury Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World An Alexander Calder hand-hammered ...

November 27, 2012 / Emperor Macrinus, Gavels n Paddles, Gold Aureus Coins, Ken Hall, Long Beach Coin and Collectibles Expo, Roman Gold, Shoshana Collection of Judaean Coins

Roman gold Aureus, $203,150, Heritage

Roman gold Aureus, $203,150, Heritage Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A gold Aureus coin ...

November 27, 2012 / Christie's, Gandhara, Gavels n Paddles, Gray Schist, Indian and Southeast Asian Art, Ken Hall, Teaching Buddha, Thangka of Green Tara

Thangka of Green Tara, $1.76 million, Christie’s

Thangka of Green Tara, $1.76 million, Christie’s Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A rare ...

November 27, 2012 / Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Ming Dynasty, Sotheby's, Youngle Period

Ming Dynasty ceramic, $1.3 million, Sotheby’s

Ming Dynasty ceramic, $1.3 million, Sotheby’s Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A rare blue ...

November 26, 2012 / Bob Dalton, Colt 1890 Gatling gun, Colt Bluntline Special, Dalton Gang, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Premiere Firearms Auctions, Rare Army revolver, Rock Island Auction Company

Colt ‘Buntline Special,’ $546,250, Rock Island

Colt ‘Buntline Special,’ $546,250, Rock Island Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A rare Colt ...

November 26, 2012 / Florida Keys, Gavels n Paddles, James D Julia, Ken Hall, Nuestra Senora de Atocha, Ottoman Brother & Co, Sunken gold treasure

Sunken gold treasure, $172,500, James D. Julia

Sunken gold treasure, $172,500, James D. Julia Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A fused ...

November 26, 2012 / Alderfer Auction, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Martin Luther King Jr sculpture, Patek Philippe watch, Steinway Grand Piano

Steinway grand piano, $24,000, Alderfer Auction

Steinway grand piano, $24,000, Alderfer Auction Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A Steinway & ...

November 26, 2012 / Beatles, Frank Zappa watercolor painting, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Oceanside NY, Philip Weiss

Beatles 1966 painting, $155,250, Philip Weiss

Beatles 1966 painting, $155,250, Philip Weiss Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A painting done ...

November 14, 2012 / ComicLink, Hal Foster Tarzan Original, Harris Levey, J.C. Vaughn, Jonathan Levey, Pop Culture Collecting, Rare Comic Art

More Tarzan: Rare Hal Foster Tarzan Original Strip Art Discovered

More Tarzan: Rare Hal Foster Tarzan Original Strip Art Discovered Comic Character Collectibles By J.C. Vaughn Our previous column was ...

November 13, 2012 / Capbell's Condensed Vegetable Soup sign, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Matthews Auctions LLC, Sinclair Aircraft, Studebaker Cars-Trucks sign

Sinclair Aircraft sign, $19,800, Matthews

Sinclair Aircraft sign, $19,800, Matthews Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A rare Sinclair Aircraft ...

November 6, 2012 / American Bottle Auctions, Civil War Era, Fine Old Port, Gavels n Paddles, Kelly's Old Cabin Bitters Bottle, Ken Hall, S.B. Rothenberg

Kelly’s Old Cabin bottle, $45,360, American Bottle

Kelly’s Old Cabin bottle, $45,360, American Bottle Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A Kelly’s ...

October 29, 2012 / Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Christie's, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Petrus vintage 2000, Vintage Wine

Case of vintage wine, $42,350, Christie's

Case of vintage wine, $42,350, Christie's One case (12 bottles) of vintage 1982 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild wine sold for $42,350 in ...

October 29, 2012 / Audubon studio proof, Chicago IL, Fine books and Manuscrips Auction, Gavels n Paddles, James Audubon, Ken Hall, Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, The Great Blue Heron

Audubon studio proof, $85,400, Leslie Hindman

Audubon studio proof, $85,400, Leslie Hindman A rare studio proof of The Great Blue Heron (Plate CCXI), by the renowned ...

October 25, 2012 / Antique glazed Pottery Urns, Gavels n Paddles, Henry Weiss, Ken Hall, Michaan's, Thomas Gorham

Glazed pottery urns, $12,870, Michaan's

Glazed pottery urns, $12,870, Michaan's A pair of monumental glazed pottery floor urns, signed on the base Henry Weiss and ...

October 25, 2012 / Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Marklin castle, Richard Opfer's auction gallery, RSL Auction, Timonium MD

Marklin 3-tiered castle, $28,175, RSL Auction

Marklin 3-tiered castle, $28,175, RSL Auction A Marklin three-tiered castle, made circa 1895, with a parade ground that would have ...

October 25, 2012 / Antique Madame Alaxander Dolls, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Theriault's

Madame Alexander set, $88,000, Theriault's

Madame Alexander set, $88,000, Theriault's A six-doll “mystery portrait doll” set by Madame Alexander created in 1951 sold for $88,000 ...

October 25, 2012 / Antique Louis Vuitton Trunk, Gavels n Paddles, James D Julia, Ken Hall, Steamer Trunk

Louis Vuitton trunk, $34,500, James D. Julia

Louis Vuitton trunk, $34,500, James D. Julia An early 20th century French-made Louis Vuitton wardrobe steamer trunk sold for $34,500 ...

October 25, 2012 / Antique advertising and mechanical music, Antique Vending Machine, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, morphy's auctions, Stollwerck and Chiclets

Antique vending machine – $28,200 – Morphy's Auctions

Antique vending machine, $28,200, Morphy's Auctions An antique Stollwerck and Chiclets porcelain and wood back vending machine, designed to dispense ...

October 17, 2012 / Britains Air Corps, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Old Toy Soldiers

Britains Air Corps set, $5,860, Old Toy Soldiers

Britains Air Corps set, $5,860, Old Toy Soldiers A Britains 16-piece U.S. Army Air Corps toy soldier set (#1905, 1940-1941 ...

October 17, 2012 / cowan's auctions, Gavels n Paddles, kangxi chargers

Pair of Kangxi Chargers - $274,500 at Cowan's Auctions

Pair of Kangxi chargers – $274,500 – Cowan's Auctions

Pair of Kangxi chargers - $274,500 - Cowan's Auctions Gavels 'n' Paddles / Sept. 2012 Recent Auction Results From Near ...

September 29, 2012 / Empire Gasoline Sign, Gavels n Paddles, Matthews Auctions LLC, Texaco Marine Lubricants

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Empire Gasoline sign – $10,450 – Matthews

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Empire Gasoline sign - $10,450 - Matthews Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

September 5, 2012 / Charles M Schulz Museum, Guinness World Record, Joe Wos, Otakon, Pop Culture Collecting, ToonSeum

Recent and Upcoming Events at GEM

RECENT AND UPCOMING EVENTS AT GEM The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles - September 2012 By J.C. Vaughn July proved ...

August 23, 2012 / black history month, DC Comics, exhibit, Geppi's Entertainment Museum, Marvel, Pop Culture Collecting

GEM Presents: Milestones

GEM Presents: Milestones - The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles - August 2012 Up until now there has been no serious ...