March 2020 Journal of Antiques
Give Me Liberty: The Magazine of World War II
Story & Photos by Donald-Brian Johnson [ux_gallery ids=”47533,47534,47535,47536″] For thousands and thousands of mid-twentieth century Americans, the week just wasn’t complete without the latest issue of Liberty, the magazine that could be yours for just five cents. Even when the…
Patek Philippe watch, $31 million, Christie’s
A one-of-a-kind Patek Philippe men’s wristwatch sold for $31 million at an Only Watch auction held November 9th by Christie’s in Geneva, Switzerland. It was the most ever paid for a watch at auction, shattering the previous record set in…
Television Academy Foundation Launches 2020 Spring Auction
The Television Academy Foundation launched its 2020 Spring Auction featuring once-in-a-lifetime television experiences for fans including exclusive set visits, celebrity meet-and-greets, television show memorabilia and tickets to the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards and Governors Ball! Proceeds benefit the Television Academy…
Pottery of South Carolina's Edgefield District
[row] [col span=”6″ span__sm=”12″] On February 11, 1919, Paul Rea, director of The Charleston Museum, acquired a stoneware jar characteristic of those made in Edgefield, South Carolina. Of course, it wasn’t the first piece of pottery the museum had ever…
Rare 1847 circus poster, $11,400, Potter & Potter
A rare circus poster for Raymond & Company’s Menagerie for 1847 sold for $11,400 at a Circus, Sideshow & Oddities Auction held November 16th by Potter & Potter Auctions in Chicago. Also, Buffalo Bill’s first Wild West performance program made…
Mining Collectables in America: A Study in Mining History
By Fred N. Holabird [divider align=”center”] [row] [col span=”6″ span__sm=”12″] [ux_image_box img=”47383″] Crystallized Gold from Round Mountain Mine, Nye Co NV [/ux_image_box] [/col] [col span=”6″ span__sm=”12″] Mining is the Backbone of America The history of America is in many ways…
Pair of Hamblin portraits, $64,350, Jeffrey S. Evans
A pair of Sturtevant Hamblin (American, 1817-1884) folk art portraits of a brother and sister from a Bath, Maine family (one shown) sold for $64,350 at an Americana Auction held Nov. 15-16 by Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates in Mt.…
February 2020 Issue: A Solute to Americana
By Maxine Carter-Lome The best definition of Americana that I have come across is, “material ephemera of the distant American past.” Many kinds of cultural artifacts fall within the definition of Americana. The things involved need not be ‘antique’ old…
Antiques Peek: Vintage DIY – Decoupage Lunchbox Purses!
By Jessica Kosinski [divider align=”center”] It is often said that memory is a powerful thing. Sometimes a sight, smell or sound can take you back to a whole other era. Such is the case when it comes to seeing a…