May 2025: Collecting Music
As the last traces of winter fade away and the days stretch joyfully under the warm sun, a delightful energy fills the air! In this issue, we’re bringing you: A curated look at must-watch auctions and can’t miss lots A…
Antique Québec commode, $49,076, Miller & Miller
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A late 18th/early 19th century Québec arbalète dry scraped commode sold for $49,076 in auctions held Feb. 8-9 by Miller & Miller Auctions,…
Collection of Hans Christian Andersen Materials to be Auctioned at Bonhams April 21-29
A once-in-a-generation collection of materials related to Hans Christian Andersen—the Danish author renowned for his timeless fairy tales that have shaped literary history and inspired cultural phenomena across generations—will be offered at Bonhams in an online sale April 21 –…
Makes Good Cents: Vintage Gumball Machines
by Douglas R. Kelly All of the debate surrounding the U.S. government’s potential elimination of the penny—a coin with a long and illustrious history—ignores what I think might be the biggest negative impact of all: if this goes through,…
Bob Dylan handwritten lyrics, $51,200, University Archives
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall Bob Dylan’s handwritten and signed lyrics to “Blowing in the Wind,” handwritten and signed at New York’s St. Regis Hotel in 2011, sold…
A Human Brain Turned to Glass
By Shirley M. Mueller, M.D. As a collector, I am always looking for the next best thing. The thought of it delights my brain even more than having it. That anticipation nourishes me, sparks me, and invigorates me. Now, I’ve…
Guide to Brimfield: May 2025
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Goat weathervane, $23,220, New England
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A circa 1925 New England gold weathervane made from molded and sheet copper with gold leaf, stand included, sold for $23,220 at auctions…
1952 Topps Mantle card, $34,794, Miller & Miller
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle rookie card, graded PSA 1.5 Fair condition, sold for $34,794 in an online-only Pre-1980 Sports Cards & Memorabilia…
April 2025: Reflections on Glass
Reflections on Glass Glass never gets old, holding its shape and purpose long after interest has waned in the marketplace and its maker, a name from the past. Recently, my mother gave me a set of pink Depression Glass plates,…