It was just the 51st auction for the young firm, and it may have been their best sale ever. SACRAMENTO, Calif. – An outstanding, mint condition Brown’s Celebrated Indian Herb bitters bottle, patented Feb. 11, 1868, sold for $36,960 in an Internet and catalog auction held Oct. 29-Nov. 13 by American Bottle [Read More]
Daily Archives: December 1, 2010
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One of the most famous and sombre images of the 20th century is for auction at Bonhams Madison Avenue New York on 9 December. Hours after the assassination of John Kennedy, Vice President Lyndon B Johnson raises his hand to be sworn in as the 36th President of the USA. Alongside him [Read More]
Children all over the world will be looking forward to opening their presents on Christmas day in a few weeks time. One such lucky child back in the 1920’s/30’s would have been in awe finding this little toy glistening under the Christmas tree. It is a realistic model of an early monoplane [Read More]
On Sunday, December 5th at 2:00 pm, Clarke Auction’s Holiday Sale will feature 400+ lots drawn from estates on Sutton Place, Park Avenue, and Gramercy Park as well as Larchmont, Princeton, Scarsdale and Greenwich estates. Antique highlights include two French Empire Secretaires a Abattant with Bronze Sphinxes; an 18th Provencal Commode; an [Read More]