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November 28, 2017 / Adornments, Amethyst, Antiques Peek, astrological, Birthstones, Columns, Diamond, Emerald, garnet, Jessica Kosinski, Jewelry, magical, mystical, Necklaces, precious gems, religious, rings, ruby, Sapphire, sentimental, tanzanite, zodiac

Antiques Peek: November 2017

by Jessica Kosinski Birthstones Shining Bright This month we are taking a peek at birthstones. Birthstones today are commonly worn ...

November 22, 2017 / Columns, Copake Auction, copper, Gavels n Paddles, Goyard, Henry Latrobe Roosevelt, highboy, Mixed media, Queen Ann Highboy, US Navy, Weathervane

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Queen Anne maple highboy, $10,530, Copake Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall An 18th century Queen Anne curly maple highboy made ...

November 21, 2017 / bird feathers, Chinese, courtly, culture, Egyptian, Fans, Fashion, Features, Fixed Fan, Folding Fan, Greek, hand Fans, Hot weather, Kathryn Hanna, Plants, Status

Fans and Fashion

By Kathryn Hanna Quick History of Fans. The ubiquitous cooling instrument for hot weather and making a fashion statement - ...

November 15, 2017 / Alexander Woodwork Company, chairs, Columns, conoid chair, Deisgn, Design Sale, desks, Freeman's Auction, Gavels n Paddles, George Nakashima, Louis Kahn, Louis XVI, Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia Flyers, Reception Table, tables

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Nakashima table and chairs, $187,500, Freeman’s Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A George Nakashima (Am., 1905-1990) Sanso “Reception House” table ...

November 15, 2017 / Antonio Pineda, Features, Hector Aguilar, Jamie L. Shenkman, Mexican Jewelry, Neiman-Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, silversmithing, Taller de Las Delicias, Taxco, Tiffany & Co., Vintage Jewelry, William Spratling

Collecting Vintage Mexican Jewelry In Today’s Market

by Jamie L. Shenkman "Too hot to buy,” so say some dealers of vintage Mexican jewelry. A colleague in the ...

November 15, 2017 / Amphora, Antique Marketplace News, Daum Nancy, decorative arts, fine jewelry, Galle, Glass, Glass art, Handel, James D Julia, Jewelry, Lalique, Lamps, Museum Quality, Rare Lamps, Tiffany

James D. Julia’s Can’t Miss Late Fall Auction

...to Present a Phenomenal Selection of Museum-Quality Rare Lamps, Glass, Decorative Arts, and Fine Jewelry This highly anticipated, $3+ million ...

November 8, 2017 / All Terrain Vehicle, ATV, Bob Thrash, Chip Foose, Chrysler Convertible, Columns, Cordier Auctions, Gavels n Paddles, Harley Davidson, motorcycle, Motorcycle Auction, Polaris Sportsman, Rad Ride, Road Star, Silverado, Yamaha

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1998 Harley Davidson, $7,900, Cordier Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A sleek 1998 Harley Davidson motorcycle customized by Bob ...

November 7, 2017 / Columns, costume, dignity, Fashion, Glove, gloves, London, Monarchs, royalty, S. William Beck, The Worshipful Company of Glovers, Tutankhamen

Great Collections: November 2017

The Glove Collection Trust Gloves have been found in the tomb of Tutankhamen, on the hands of newly crowned monarchs, ...

Seeing is Believing: Extravagant 1950s & '60s Eyewear

By Donald-Brian Johnson Photos by Leslie Piña Writer Dorothy Parker once declared that "men seldom make passes at girls who ...

November 1, 2017 / artist, Bob Dylan, Columns, Edvard Munch, Gavels n Paddles, Gustav Klimt, legendary, Limited Edition, Limited Edition Prints, musician, Online Auction, songwriter, Woodshed Art Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Bob Dylan limited edition print, $5,312, Woodshed Art Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A signed limited edition print by the legendary musician-songwriter ...

November 1, 2017 / Antique Marketplace News, Babe Ruth, Baseball, Goudey Nap Lajoie, Hank Aaron, Heritage Auctions, Hobby, Jackie Robinson, Mickey Mantle, quarterly auctions, Roberto Clemente, Sandy Koufax, Sports, sports memorabilia, Ted Williams, The Babe, Willie Mays, Yogi Berra

Jerseys from Mantle and Mays, Rookie Cards From Ruth and Alcindor May Rewrite Record Books

Nearly 4,000 lots expected to surpass $10M in Heritage's November 16-18 online catalog auction DALLAS, Texas (Oct. 24, 2017) – ...

October 31, 2017 / Blown glass, Bronze, Columns, dragon, eBay, foliage, kerosene lamp, lamp, Online Auction, Pincushion, polarbear, Pottery, ruby, silver, tulips, Vase, Victorian, What's Selling on eBay

What's Selling on eBay: October 2017

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $1,606 (12 bidders, 29 bids): Extremely rare antique silver polar bear pincushion, Adie & ...