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Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: WWII binoculars, $22,800, Cowan’s

Recent Auction Results from Near & Far By Ken Hall A US Navy ship’s bridge binoculars from World War II ...
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Book Bindings Bound For History

by Jim Dawson When discussing the housing of history, creating a safe and protective environment for the written word is ...
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Boxed Perfection

by Travis Landry, Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers When it comes to the world of Pop Culture collectibles, whether it be ...
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Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: Figural weathervane, $258,000, Morphy’s

Recent Auction Results from Near & Far By Ken Hall A late 19th century molded and gilded-copper weathervane depicting a ...
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Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: Leicaflex 35mm camera, $1,280, Crescent City

Recent Auction Results from Near & Far By Ken Hall A Leicaflex 35mm camera with a Leitz Summicron 1: 2/90 ...
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Secret Storage: Exploring the Hidden Side of Antique Furniture

by Kary Pardy Consider the humble blanket chest: a piece of furniture that might travel with its owners across an ...
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July Column: History Contained – A less literal, more ‘out-of-the-box’ interpretation of the topic

For this month’s theme, “History Contained,” we selected feature subjects that reflect a less literal, more ‘out-of-the-box’ interpretation of the ...
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Museums: Containing Collected History Over Time

by Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher Museums, in their many forms, are a universal experience shared by most people in this country, ...
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Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: Picasso painting of his muse, $103.41 million, Christie’s

Recent Auction Results from Near & Far By Ken Hall Pablo Picasso’ portrait painting of his muse (Marie-Thérèse), titled Femme ...
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Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: Janet Jackson jacket, $81,250, Julien’s Auctions

Recent Auction Results from Near & Far By Ken Hall Singer Janet Jackson’s epochal Rhythm Nation jacket with 1814 metal ...
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Antiques Peek: Ripley’s Believe It or Not!

by Jessica Kosinski Atlantic City has one of the most well-known boardwalks in the United States, and arguably the world ...
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Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: Letter from Hamilton to Madison, $113,850, Lion Heart Autographs

Recent Auction Results from Near & Far By Ken Hall A letter written by Alexander Hamilton to James Madison in ...
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Celebrating Miss America

by Melody Amsel-Arieli In 1921, Atlantic City, New Jersey offered East Coast vacationers far more than sun, sand, and sea ...
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Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: Supertest petroliana sign, CA$21,240, Miller & Miller

Recent Auction Results from Near & Far By Ken Hall A Canadian Supertest Service Station double-sided porcelain hanging sign from ...
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Boardwalk Memories

Talk about boardwalks and almost everyone has a favorite and memories to share. Growing up in New York City and ...
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The Atlantic City Boardwalk: A Wooden Walkway to the Sea

by Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher Atlantic City, New Jersey is home to one of the most famous and oldest boardwalks in ...
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Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: Whale totem pole, $17,000, Pook & Pook

Recent Auction Results from Near & Far By Ken Hall A 19th century Northwest Coast whale totem pole featuring a ...
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Collectomania! Savoring Those Souvenirs

By Donald-Brian Johnson A lady of my acquaintance collects souvenirs with a vengeance. If she’s seen it, visited it, or ...
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Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: Einstein signed letter, $28,800, Potter & Potter

Recent Auction Results from Near & Far By Ken Hall A typed signed letter by Albert Einstein, dated March 10, ...
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Owning a Share of Sports History

If you are like most sports fans and collectors of sports memorabilia, you can’t help but be blown away by ...
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Here’s New England! On the Road with the WPA

By Erica Lome, Ph.D. In the 1930s, no road trip across America was complete without a travel guide from the ...
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Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: J & E Stevens toy bank, $156,000, Bertoia Auctions

Recent Auction Results from Near & Far By Ken Hall A J & E Stevens (American) Girl Skipping Rope cast-iron ...
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Antiques Peek: From Numberplate to License Plate

by Jessica Kosinski  There are many automobile-related collectibles people enjoy collecting. People have had fascinations with cars since the first ...
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The Artful History of Vintage Travel Postcards

by Zoë Peate Who doesn’t love to find a postcard from somewhere far away, waiting for them inside their mailbox? ...
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Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: 1928 Stanley Cup puck, $66,000, Weiss Auctions

Recent Auction Results from Near & Far By Ken Hall A hockey puck used in the final Stanley Cup championship ...
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