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Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: French Atmos Clock, CA$6,490, Miller & Miller
Recent Auction Results from Near & Far By Ken Hall A French Atmos perpetual time clock from the 1940s sold ...
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Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: Roy Lichtenstein tile, $36,900, Neue Auctions
Recent Auction Results from Near & Far By Ken Hall A rare and unusual mosaic tabletop tile by Roy Lichtenstein ...
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Horns of Plenty: Decorated Military Powder Horns in Colonial America
by Erica Lome, Ph.D. On a cool April morning in 1775, Amos Barrett readied his musket and prepared for combat ...
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“Militaria Findings”: Conflict and combat are as old as the story of man. The result is centuries of military artifacts dating back to antiquity that tell the history and bear the scars of the hard-fought battles of their time.
Conflict and combat are as old as the story of man. To engage, man needed weapons to attack, and armor ...
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Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: Lock of Lincoln’s hair, $81,250, RR Auction
Recent Auction Results from Near & Far By Ken Hall A thin lock of Abraham Lincoln’s hair, taken during his ...
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Triggering Memories with Antiques…Part of the fun of walking through an antique shop is the memories it evokes.
Part of the fun of walking through an antique shop is the memories it evokes. How often do you see ...
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Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: 2009 Mike Trout rookie card, $3.936 million, Goldin Auctions
Recent Auction Results from Near & Far By Ken Hall A 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospects Mike Trout Superfractor signed ...
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Two Collectors, One Passion: Pawprints on Paper
By Margaret Carpenter and Alice Muncaster Is it possible for cats to spark a friendship between two people miles (and ...
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Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: 1926 Baccarat perfume bottle, $56,250, Perfume Bottle Auction
Recent Auction Results from Near & Far By Ken Hall A 1926 Baccarat for Isabey “Tresor Cache” presentation of Lys ...
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Exploring Antique Technologies – Saving Scrimshaw: How it’s Made and How to Take Care of It
by Kary Pardy If you’re a nautical fanatic, a coast dweller, or a fan of early American arts, you probably ...
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Beswick: A Special Breed of Porcelain Animals
by Maxine Carter Lome, Publisher From 1896 when James Wright Beswick and his sons John and Gilbert first established their ...
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Antiques Peek: In the Show Ring with Breyer
by Jessica Kosinski There are certain toys that are timeless classics. From Cabbage Patch dolls to Lincoln Logs and Legos ...
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Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: Fire alarm transmitter, $7,800, Milestone Auctions
Recent Auction Results from Near & Far By Ken Hall A Gamewell Excelsior fire alarm transmitter with 50 code wheels, ...
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Great Collections: Art, History, and Entertainment are on Display at the New England Carousel Museum
By Kristen Berggren, Program Coordinator The New England Carousel Museum has been an important fixture in the city of Bristol, ...
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The Horse Fair: A Celebration of Rosa Bonheur’s Equestrian Masterpiece
By Erica Lome, Ph. D. Rosa Bonheur (1822-1899) The Horse Fair, 1852–55, Oil on canvas, Metropolitan Museum of Art If ...
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Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: 12.01-carat diamond ring, $143,750, Andrew Jones
Recent Auction Results from Near & Far By Ken Hall A dazzling 12.01-carat emerald cut diamond (K VVS1) and platinum ...
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Jeanne Toussaint: Cartier’s Petite Panthére
by Maxine Carter-Lome, Publisher “A woman who revolutionized contemporary jewelry” is how Cartier describes jewelry designer Jeanne Toussaint in the ...
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Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: Reverse glass painting, $84,000, Thomaston Place
Recent Auction Results from Near & Far By Ken Hall A scarce British late 18th century reverse glass painting, after ...
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Pushing their Buttons: Campaign Memorabilia
By George Sommers Internet and TV advertising may rule recent political campaigns but campaign buttons, or pinbacks, are still “a ...
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Exploring Antique Technologies – When Antique Technology Still Works: Finding our Way with a Sextant
by Kary Pardy Do You Know Where You’re Going To? In 1714, the British Parliament established the Longitude Act, and ...
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Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: Huanghuali cabinet, $471,000, Christie’s
Recent Auction Results from Near & Far By Ken Hall A diminutive Chinese huanghuali compound cabinet and hat chest from ...
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“Collecting Just for Kicks,” by Maxine Carter-Lome
My isolation and downtime during the early months of COVID gave me the perfect opportunity to catch up on my ...
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Facebook Live: If you are a Facebook follower then you know it’s getting a lot noisier on your feed these days. The change has changed me as a user and social media follower.
If you are a Facebook follower then you know it's getting a lot noisier on your feed these days. Pre-recorded ...
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The View From Where You Sit: Personal Magnification Devices
by Melody Amsel-Arieli Simple magnification devices, like water-filled spheres and rock crystal (quartz) “burning glasses” were known around the Mediterranean ...
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Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: LeBron James rookie card, $1.845 million, Goldin Auctions
Recent Auction Results from Near & Far By Ken Hall A 2003-04 UD “Exquisite Collection” #78 LeBron James signed rookie ...
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