It will be a doll parade April 27 at Dan Morphy’s, when more than 500 dolls, including a 19th century “H” doll, expected to fetch upwards of $40,000, is offered. Read More +
French “H” doll eyeing up $40,000 to $60,000 in 500-lot doll event
Dolls
Mega-collectibles sale presenting 1,300 lots
Serious Toyz is hosting a serious size (1,300-lots) auction, featuring vintage robots, space toys, Barbie, cast-iron toys and much more through April 6. Read More +
Speaking of Dolls: Recognizing the beauty of a good name
New man made materials used by the military in World War II gave the doll industry a new platform, but it was a series of unique partnerships that gave it rise. Read More +
Iowa Doll/Toy show plays up 29th year
Everything from farm toys and action figures, to antique dolls and antique doll clothes can be found at Iowa’s largest doll and toy show, slated for March 10. Read More +
Beautiful Black-Cloth Dolls: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
The love and craftsmanship in these dolls is clearly demonstrated by how these simple dolls have held up over time. The makers of these pieces of art deserve credit for their work and the heart they put into making these items. Read More +
Ives Hippodrome clockwork toy may carry away $30,000 in live, online auction
A multimillion-dollar three-day dual auction extravaganza is planned Nov. 28-30, 2012, in Fairfield, Maine. The back-to-back cataloged auctions are filled with two full days of fine glass and lamps followed by toys, dolls, antique advertising, coin-op, music machines, salesman samples and more. Read More +
Hake’s 207th memorabilia auction offering rare ‘Americanize America’ button
With a diversity seldom matched in other venues, Hake’s Americana & Collectibles’ 207th auction holds nearly 3,000 items in more than 200 collecting categories; the online event closes Nov. 13-15, 2012. Read More +
Desirable vintage photography, jewelry collection crossing the block Oct. 27
Best known for its Brilliant cut glass auctions, Woody Auctions is offering two major single-owner lifetime collections – one of phonographs and stereo view cards, the other of pocket watches, wrist watches and jewelry. One collection holds a 2.25-ct. round brilliant diamond while the other offers collectors a chance to own a rare Dolly Record doll by Madame Hendren. Read More +
Things We Love: Raggedy Ann, Howard’s Restor-A-Finish, Trunk Encyclopedia
Our staff loves old things, but these new products make our collections and investments all the more valuable: Raggedy Ann and Andy retro rag dolls, Howard’s Restor-A-Finish, The Encyclopedia of Antique Trunks. Tell us what you love, who makes it and where to get it, and you could win a copy of the Antique Trader 2013 Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide! Read More +
Highest auction record for American doll set at $88,000
Virtually unprecedented in doll auction history was Theriault’s offering two renowned international museum collections in a back-to-back two-day event in New Orleans July 22-23. In the end, a new record was set for American dolls. Read More +