Yearly Archives: 2024

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Over 4,300 lots cross the auction block in Holabird’s huge 7-day Autumn Gold auction, November 21-27

The categories included numismatics, gold, minerals, fine art, antique furniture, political memorabilia, philatelic, jewelry, toys, tokens, medals, and postcards. RENO, Nev. – A Carson City (Nev.) Branch Mint Troemmer special bullion balance scale used from 1870-1893 sold for $62,500 to take overall top lot honors at massive, seven-day Autumn Gold Auction held [Read More]

John McInnis Auctioneers will burst into 2025 with three important auctions, January 3-5, online and live in Amesbury, Mass

January 3rd will be a Fine Art Collections auction; January 4th will be an Important Estates Collections auction; January 5th will be an Oklahoma Collection of Decorative Arts auction. AMESBURY, Mass. – John McInnis Auctioneers will burst into 2025 with three important auctions set for January 3rd, 4th and 5th, online and [Read More]

Miller & Miller’s December 7-8 online-only auctions featured petroliana, advertising signs, historic objects

A Carhartt sign soared to $28,320, a Peabodys sign rang up $18,880, and a White Rose sign brought $15,340 in two days of auctions that grossed $919,339 overall (Canadian dollars). NEW HAMBURG, Ontario, Canada – A Carhartt Overalls single-sided porcelain sign from the 1910s soared to $28,320; a Peabodys Overalls single-sided porcelain [Read More]

Ahlers & Ogletree’s December 5th auction in Atlanta features Fabergé, Rolex, Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Cartier

The sale features an exquisite selection of fine jewelry, including diamond and gemstone pieces, plus luxury timepieces by Rolex, Cartier and Patek Philippe, and designer accessories from famous brands. ATLANTA, Ga. – Fans of Rolex watches, Fabergé eggs and Louis Vuitton will have much to consider in Ahlers & Ogletree’s upcoming Jewelry, [Read More]

A Roycroft three-panel screen will headline MBA Seattle Auction House’s Dec. 5th online-only auction

Also sold will be an exceptional 1971 vertical abstract painting by Gene Davis (American, 1920-1985), and a three-piece blown glass suite by Dale Chihuly (Wash., b. 1941). RENTON, Wash. – A Roycroft special hand-modeled leather panel screen, an exceptional vertical abstract painting by Gene Davis (American, 1920-1985), and a large three-piece blown [Read More]

Miller & Miller’s online auctions, Dec. 7-8, feature petroliana and soda and historical advertising

Expected top lots include a 24-inch diameter White Rose Dealer petroliana sign, a 1930s-era Packard “Approved Service” five-foot dealer sign, and a Canadian Black Cat Cigarettes sign. NEW HAMBURG, Ontario, Canada – A 24-inch diameter White Rose Dealer petroliana sign, a 1930s Packard “Approved Service” 5-foot dealer sign, a 1945 Black Cat [Read More]

Antique and vintage toys by German, Japanese and American makers do well in Miller & Miller auctions, Nov. 8-9

November 8th was dedicated entirely to toys. November 9th featured Canadiana, toys and historic objects, clocks, canes, firearms, ammo & advertising. Both featured the Phil Barnett Collection. All prices quoted in this report include an 18 percent buyer’s premium and are in Canadian dollars. The November 8th auction was dedicated entirely to [Read More]

Holabird’s massive, seven-day Autumn Gold Auction, Nov. 21-27, is packed with over 4,300 lots of Americana

The categories include numismatics, gold, minerals, fine art, antique furniture, political memorabilia, philatelic, jewelry, toys, tokens, medals, postcards and more. RENO, Nev. – Holabird Western Americana Collections’ massive, seven-day Autumn Gold Auction planned for November 21st thru 27th is bursting with more than 4,300 lots in a wide selection of unique items [Read More]

JG.Limited’s online-only Collecting Camelot: The Kennedy Legacy auction, 238 lots, is online now, ends Nov. 26

Included are autographs, photographs, art and ephemera related to John F. Kennedy, Jackie and the Kennedy family and associates. All bidding is via www.JG.Limited DANVERS, Mass. – JG.Limited’s online-only auction titled Collecting Camelot: The Kennedy Legacy features a diverse selection of autographs, photographs, art and ephemera related to John F. Kennedy, Jacqueline [Read More]