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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!

/ Airplane, aviator, bi-wing plane, Bill Thornbrook, Business travelers, Calbraith Perry Rodgers, cross-country, Features, flight, Kitty Hawk, long-distance, Plane, TAT, Train, transcontinental, traveler, Vacationers, Wright Brothers
It's a Plane, It's a Train, It's TAT!

It's a Plane, It's a Train, It's TAT!

by Bill Thornbrook Business travelers and vacationers today can expect a transcontinental flight from Boston or New York to Los ...
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/ Ben Franklin, Columns, Fine & Decorative Art Auction, fireman hat, Franklin Fire Company, Gavels n Paddles, Giovanni Paolo, Kaminski Auctions, Ken Hall, Oil on Canvas, pressed resin felt, silver vase
Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1700s fireman’s parade hat, $18,000, Kaminski Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1700s fireman’s parade hat, $18,000, Kaminski Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall An 18th century fireman’s ceremonial parade hat from the ...
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/ Columns, French Ice Cream, Golden Age, leisure, luxurious, Maxine Carter-Lome, Memorabilia, Steamship, Talk of the Trade, transcontinental, Travel, White Star Line
Publishers Corner: July 2017

Publishers Corner: July 2017

The Golden Age of Travel Memorabilia by Maxine Carter-Lome The Golden Age of Travel, representing the decades leading up to ...
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/ Amusements, Antiques Peek, carnival, carnival games, Carnival Glass, Chicago World’s Fair, Columns, Fair, Fairground, games, games of chance, iridill, Jessica Kosinski, magicians, Memorabilia, Midway, Prizes, Renaissance, ring toss, test of strength, The Clown Toss Game, traveling magicians 3, Wheel of Chance, World's Fair
Antiques Peek: June 2017

Antiques Peek: June 2017

Fairground Prizes by Jessica Kosinski Most of us have been to a fair or carnival on more than one occasion ...
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/ chief’s wearing blanket, Columns, Femme de Barbu, Gavels n Paddles, Japanese artist, John Moran Auctioneers, Ken Hall, Madoura art, Navajo Ute-style, Pablo Picasso, Pottery, Richard MacDonald, Shiryu Morita, three-session auction
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Navajo Ute-style chief’s blanket, $132,000, John Moran Auctioneers

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Navajo Ute-style chief’s blanket, $132,000, John Moran Auctioneers

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Navajo Ute-style First Phase chief’s wearing blanket sold ...
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/ Baccarat, Crystal Palace, fabrics, Fairs, Features, Firearms, furniture, Glass, Great Exhibition, hydraulic presses, Industry, ironwork, Maxine Carter-Lome, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Napoleon III, Paris, perfumes, pianos, Porcelain, Pottery, steam hammers, Universelle, Victorian, World’s Fairs
In the Beginning: 19th Century World’s Fairs

In the Beginning: 19th Century World’s Fairs

By Maxine Carter-Lome When the gates to the Crystal Palace opened on May 1, 1851 to welcome guests to the ...
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/ Barack Obama, Baseball, baseball bat, Columns, Democratic National Convention, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Gavels n Paddles, Goldin Auctions, Jackie Robinson, Jackie Robinson Auction, Ken Hall, Martin Luther King, World Series
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Jackie Robinson game bat, $255,000, Goldin Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Jackie Robinson game bat, $255,000, Goldin Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A bat used by baseball great Jackie Robinson in ...
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/ bat and ball, Columns, Cricket, George Finch, Jeff Figler, popular sport, soccer, Sports, White Conduit, William Goldwyn
Collecting with Jeff: June 2017

Collecting with Jeff: June 2017

Cricket, By Jiminy By Jeff Figler Did you know that the world’s second most popular sport, next to soccer, can ...
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/ battleship, Bertoia Auctions, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, German battleship, HMS Edward VII, loofah sleigh, Marklin, Mickey & Minnie, motorcycle, nodding reindeer, Santa, Spring Signature Auction, Tippco, toy
Gavels 'n' Paddles: German Marklin battleship, $150,000, Bertoia Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: German Marklin battleship, $150,000, Bertoia Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Marklin German toy battleship HMS Edward VII, 20 ...
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Motown Legend’s Bass Sets World Record in $1.2 million Entertainment & Music Event at Heritage Auctions

Motown Legend’s Bass Sets World Record in $1.2 million Entertainment & Music Event at Heritage Auctions

Beatles memorabilia claims five of auction’s top 10 lots DALLAS, Texas (June 21, 2017) – A bass owned and played ...
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/ Agricultural Society, Bill Thornbrook, carnivals, Cattle Show, Celebrations, community, craft fairs, Essex County Agricultural Society, Exhibition, Fair, fall foliage, Features, festivals, gala, ice carnivals, New England, party, Strawberry Day, summer fests, Topsfield Fair, World’s Columbian Exposition
Let’s Go To The Fair!

Let’s Go To The Fair!

By Bill Thornbrook It seems people can find almost any excuse to throw a party. And a party is even ...
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/ Colt Python, Columns, double-action revolver, Elvis Presley, Firearms, Gavels n Paddles, lever action rifle, Premiere Firearms Auction, revolver, Richard Grob, rifle, Rock Island Auction Company, Smith & Wesson, Spiro Agnew, Vice President, Winchester
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Elvis Presley’s revolver, $195,500, Rock Island

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Elvis Presley’s revolver, $195,500, Rock Island

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall Elvis Presley’s engraved, inlaid and carved Smith & Wesson ...
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