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Star Wars, Comics, Superman, and Politicals Dominate at Hake's

Star Wars, Comics, Superman, and Politicals Dominate at Hake's

Comic Character Collectibles By J.C. Vaughn The final auction of Hake's Americana & Collectibles' 50th year, #222, was held November ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Marklin toy battleship, $192,000, Bertoia Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Marklin toy battleship, $192,000, Bertoia Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Marklin toy battleship, the Sankt Georg, 28 inches ...
Keeping Perfect Time

Keeping Perfect Time

The Evolution of the Metronome By Maxine Carter-Lome If you ever took music lessons chances are you are familiar with ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Hiliott scrimshaw, $42,000, Eldred’s

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Hiliott scrimshaw, $42,000, Eldred’s

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A polychrome scrimshaw tooth attributed to George Hiliott, depicting ...
Great Collections: January 2018

Great Collections: January 2018

A Conversation with Janice E. Kelsh Founder of the Miniature Piano Enthusiast Club She may not be as famous as ...
Antiques Peek: January 2018

Antiques Peek: January 2018

Stylin' Collectibles By Jessica Kosinski Technology is always advancing, which is why many antique technologies are now obsolete. One industry ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Rare Dorflinger ewer, $75,000, Woody Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Rare Dorflinger ewer, $75,000, Woody Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A rare, museum-quality Dorflinger cranberry cut to clear glass ...
Exploring Antique Technologies

Exploring Antique Technologies

by Kary Pardy From the wheel to the iPhone X, the broad term "technology" encompasses each of our inventions and ...
Antiques Peek: December 2017

Antiques Peek: December 2017

Do You See What I See? By Jessica Kosinski Anyone who enjoys collecting antiques or collectibles knows that inspecting objects ...