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Uncover over 10 years of expert columns and captivating stories from the world of antiques and collectibles. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just starting, our editorial archives are a treasure trove of history, insight, and inspiration. Start exploring—and let your curiosity lead the way!

/ Columns, Comic books, comics, DC Comics, Droids, Hake's Americana & Collectibles, JC Vaughn, Jedi, Luke Skywalker, Obi Wan Kenobi, Pop Culture Collecting, Star Wars, Superman, Ted Hake
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 ...
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/ battleship, belsnickle candy container, Bertoia Auctions, Columns, Fall Signature Sale, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Marklin, Sandwich Man, Sankt Georg, Santa clause, toy
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 ...
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/ beat, digital, engineer, Evolution, Features, instrument, invention, inventor, Maxine Carter-Lome, Metronome, Music, Music Lessons, musical performance, musician, pendulum, timing
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 ...
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/ Baseball, Blastoise, Charizard, Charmander, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Golden State Warriors, Goldin Auction, Gordie Howe, Holiday Auction, Ken Hall, NBA, Pikachu, Pokemon, Pokemon Cards, Squirtle, Stephen Curry, Ted Williams
Gavels 'n' Paddles: ’99 Pokemon 103-card set, $100,655, Goldin Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: ’99 Pokemon 103-card set, $100,655, Goldin Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A complete 103-card set of 1999 Pokemon 1st edition ...
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/ Americana Auction, Columns, Eldred's, Gavels n Paddles, George Hiliott, Hawaiian, Horseback, Ken Hall, mallard hen, Mitchel LeFrance, pie crimper, polychrome, Scrimshaw, Theodore Rousseau, Wahinee, whale ivory
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 ...
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/ Barry Manilow, Bencini sculpture, Columns, Conversation, Janice E. Kelsh, Liberace, Miniature Piano Enthusiast Club, MUSICALLY YOURS!, Peanuts comic, Schoenhut miniature pianos, Schroeder, small-scale pianos
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 ...
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/ Analog Music, bluetooth, digital music, Disk Jockey, DJ, EP, Erica Lome, Features, Gramophone, Grandmaster Flash, high fidelity, LP, Mikiphone, Motorola, Panasonic, Phonograph, record player, Record Scratch, records, turntable, Victrola, Vinyl, Walkman, Westinghouse, Westinghouse Electrical Corporation
High Fidelity

High Fidelity

The Charm of Vintage Record Players By Erica Lome If you were to stroll into an Urban Outfitters today you ...
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/ Albert Einstein, Books & Manuscripts Auction, Bringham Young, Christie's, Columns, Declaration of Independence, engraved, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Medicine, Nathan S. Daniel, Nobel Award, Paul Dorffel Company, Physiology, Telescope, W. Stone, Yorktown Campaign map
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Einstein’s telescope, $432,500, Christie’s

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Einstein’s telescope, $432,500, Christie’s

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall Albert Einstein’s personally owned telescope, made in the late ...
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/ Alexandre-Ferdinand Godefroy, Antiques Peek, Columns, curling iron, curly hair, Hair, Hair Care, Hair Dryer, Jessica Kosinski, locs, salon, straight hair, Style, Stylin', Technology
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 ...
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/ American Brilliant Cut Glass, Columns, Dorflinger, Gavels n Paddles, glass ewer, hawkes, Ken Hall, Museum Quality, Pitcher, Pueblo, Punch Bowl, Vase, Woody Auction
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 ...
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/ Armor, Arms, Art, Clocks, communications, Entertainment, Features, Fine Art, furniture, iPhone, Kary Pardy, Modern, science, Technology, Tools, Travel, warfare, Watches, wheel
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 ...
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/ age, Antiques Peek, Columns, Combination sets, Condition, handle free loupes, Inspecting, Jessica Kosinski, Loupes, magnification, magnifying glasses, Swiss Army Knife
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 ...
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