2022 Show Directory
Nineteenth Century Walking Sticks
By Melody Amsel-Arieli Nineteenth century walking sticks, also known as canes or handstaffs, apparently harken back to the humble shepherd staffs once used to herd sheep, traverse rough terrain, and fend off wild animals. Later ones, crafted to aid “persons…
Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: Lincoln signed check, $35,255, RR Auction
Recent Auction Results from Near & Far By Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium A check signed by Abraham Lincoln (as “A. Lincoln”), in the amount of $122.75, dated May 25, 1860, just one week after being named…
The Traditional Gentlemen’s Club and Its Etiquette
by “The Gentleman” • edited and extra copy by Judy Gonyeau According to Wikipedia, the term gentleman refers to any man of good, courteous conduct. In its original meaning, the term was used to signify any well-educated man of…
Celebrating Art Deco in the 21st Century
While design and fashion are sometimes difficult to define and assign to an era, Art Deco is one style that is easily identifiable, whether it’s a building’s architecture, a piece of jewelry, or a decorative object. French Art Deco as…
Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: John Wayne revolver, $517,500, Rock Island
Recent Auction Results from Near & Far By Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium The revolver used by actor John Wayne in the movie True Grit sold for $517,500 at a Sporting & Collector Firearms Auction held…
January 2022: A Century of Art Deco
Antiques Peek – Bourbon: The Gentleman’s Choice
by Jessica Kosinski It is impossible to talk about the gentlemen of the 19th and early 20th century without conjuring up images of people gathered together enjoying the alcoholic beverages of the day. One of those most enjoyed beverages…
American Fashion and Tailoring as made by The John J. Mitchell Publishing Company
by Judy Gonyeau, managing editor, with information shared by Jean Druesdow, director emerita, Kent State University Museum A gentleman never talks about his tailor. – Nick Cave, artist, and creater of “Soundsuits” That may be true, but a…
DAOs – The future of investment crowdfunding
Thousands of cryptocurrency fans collectively pooled their money last month to make a bid on a rare original printing of the US Constitution. The group, calling themselves ConstitutionDAO, brought $41 million to Sotheby’s November 18th auction for this rare and…