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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.
/ Antique Lighting, Gavels n Paddles
12-light Victory candelabra

12-light Victory candelabra, $27,225, Ahlers & Ogletree

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A pair of ...
/ Art Glass, Gavels n Paddles, Glass, Steuben
Steuben cameo cutback art glass vase

Steuben cameo cutback art glass vase, $9,900, Woody Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall An unmarked Steuben ...
Portrait of Bill Blackbeard, ink and gouache original by Alfredo Alcala. San Francisco Academy of Comic Art Collection, The Ohio State University Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum

Wanted: All the Funny Pages – Bill Blackbeard, Funnies Collector

by Judy Gonyeau, managing editor Imagine trying to gather all the grains of sand before the next wave hits the ...
“The Columbus Letter”, $3.9 million, Christie’s

The Columbus Letter, $3.9 million, Christie’s

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall The Columbus Letter, ...
/ Gavels n Paddles, Star Wars
Star Wars X-wing model, $3.135 million, Heritage

Star Wars X-wing model, $3.135 million, Heritage

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A model of ...
Collecting Ephemera - Past & Present

Collecting Ephemera – Past & Present

Nineteenth-century paperboard trade cards and their 20th-century trading cards counterparts have long been used as a popular way for companies ...
/ Gavels n Paddles, President Lincoln
Ford’s Theater tickets, $262,500, RR Auction

Ford’s Theater tickets, $262,500, RR Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A pair of ...
Great period artwork graced the Bing Model T boxes, this one for the Touring Car.

The T in Tinplate

by Douglas R. Kelly Most people familiar with automotive history know that Henry Ford’s Model T put America on wheels ...
/ Brady Bunch, Gavels n Paddles
Brady Bunch teleplays, $7,800, Julien’s Auctions

Brady Bunch teleplays, $7,800, Julien’s Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A pair of ...
/ Benjamin Franklin, Gavels n Paddles
Benjamin Franklin-signed land deed, $11,250, Holabird Western Americana

Benjamin Franklin-signed land deed, $11,250, Holabird Western Americana

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A 30-inch square ...
/ Annallee Dolls, Antiques Peek
1966 Mr and Mrs Clause

Annalee Dolls – A Holiday Tradition

by Jessica Kosinski There are many traditions and objects associated with the holidays. Some start out regional and then slowly ...
Tiffany Studios “Poppy” table lamp, $155,000, Cottone Auctions

Tiffany Studios “Poppy” table lamp, $155,000, Cottone Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A circa 1910 ...
What to look forward to in 2024

What to look forward to in 2024

Each New Year is marked by change and defined by trends. As we wrap up our editorial year for 2023, ...
/ Antique Clocks, Gavels n Paddles
English tall case clock, $93,750, Fontaine’s

English tall case clock, $93,750, Fontaine’s

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A lavishly carved ...
/ Gavels n Paddles, Princess Diana
Princess Diana-worn dress, $571,500, Julien’s Auctions

Princess Diana-worn dress, $571,500, Julien’s Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall The red Bruce ...
/ Gavels n Paddles
1982 Porsche 911SC, $52,080, John McInnis

1982 Porsche 911SC, $52,080, John McInnis

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A blue 6-cylinder ...
/ Gavels n Paddles
Cree beaded pad saddle, $20,990, New Frontier

Cree beaded pad saddle, $20,990, New Frontier

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A Cree beaded ...
/ Gavels n Paddles
Sinclair Aircraft sign, $62,400, Morphy Auctions

Sinclair Aircraft sign, $62,400, Morphy Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A Sinclair Aircraft ...
The American Cowboy rides again

The American Cowboy rides again

Long before Kevin Costner's John Dutton, Rip, and the ranch hands on the Yellowstone Ranch, there was the Marlboro Man, ...
/ Gavels n Paddles
Pair of Gold Rush-era bottles

Pair of Gold Rush-era antique bottles, $2,000, Holabird Western Americana

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A pair of ...
/ Gavels n Paddles
Gold and diamond clutch

Gold and diamond clutch, $20,160, Doyle

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A two-color gold ...
17th Century William and Mary Grandfather Clock

Grandfather Clocks: Time Is On My Side

by Jessica Kosinski They say one of the most valuable things a person can spend is time. That is definitely ...
/ Gavels n Paddles, iPhone
2007 4GB iPhone

2007 4GB iPhone, $190,373, LCG Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A factory-sealed 4GB ...
/ Gavels n Paddles, Tupac Shakur
Tupac Shakur’s ring

Tupac Shakur’s ring, $1.016 million, Sotheby’s

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall Tupac Shakur’s gold, ...