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Midwest firearms auction tallies $12.5M

June 17, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
The finest pair of U.S. Martially Inspected Colt 2nd Model Dragoon Revolvers seen at Rock Island Auctions events, brought $115,000. (Photo courtesy Rock Island Auctions)

A U.S. Colt Walker Model fetched $138,000 to claim the top lot in Rock Island Auction Company’s 2013 Premier Firearms auction recently. Read More +

8,000-lot Harrisburg Collection selling without reserve July 15-21

June 16, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
A custom Theodore Roosevelt cased drilling set, Serial #4932, presented to Roosevelt on July 4, 1916, by United Spanish War Veterans of Pueblo, Colorado. The lot is accompanied by a thank you letter from Roosevelt on his stationery with intertwined initials written from Oyster Bay, N.Y., telling that this was his favorite choice of gun. Other letters of United Spanish War Veterans’ history with Roosevelt included. (Photo courtesy Guernsey's)

Collections built decades ago in the hope of turning Pennsylvania’s capital, Harrisburg, into a mecca for museum goers are scheduled for sale without reserve in a seven-day marathon auction. Read More +

Jefferson’s copy of ‘Histoire de Don Quichotte’ may fetch upwards of $40,000

June 10, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
Histoire de Don Quichotte, Vols I, II, IV, V, VI, from Thomas Jefferson Library, carries a presale estimate of $40,000-60,000. (Photo courtesy Cowan's Auctions)

Thomas Jefferson’s own copy of a series of books about the history of Don Quixote’s is headed to auction June 21, during Cowan’s Auctions American History auction. Read More +

Occupied Japan Club announces new leadership

April 25, 2013 | Antique Trader News | Leave a reply
This intricate perfume bottle stands 2 1/2 inches tall, is missing a pump, and is marked Made in Occupied Japan on the metal top (see inset image for closer view), from the collection of Shoko Tanaka. (Photo courtesy Occupied Japan Club)

A new era is beginning for the Occupied Japan Club, as its long time leader retiring her post after 27 years and a new pair of co-leaders stepping into the spot. Read More +

Ask the Experts: Kabuki parachute could pull out $350

April 11, 2013 | Antique Trader News | Leave a reply
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A collector’s unique and intricately designed Japanese-style parachute draws a historically-rich assessment by Dr. G. Marchelos in Ask the Experts. Read More +

Noted Lincoln author speaking at Ill. Civil War Extravaganza

March 23, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Show News | Leave a reply

Noted Lincoln historian and author Don White will be the featured presenter during a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address, April 20. Read More +

Early 19th century gunner’s powder horn pegged to fetch upwards of $300

March 18, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
19th Century Artillery Gunner’s Powder Horn (estimate $150-$300). (Photo courtesy Cordier Auctions)

A wide variety of firearms and militaria, including an incribed Colt 1851 Navy revolver and gunner’s powder horn are set for sale March 24 at Cordier Auctions. Read More +

Important Lincoln letters bring over $90,000 in American History auction

March 13, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
Remarkable Half Plate Tintype of Cowboys off the range, possibly including E.C. "Teddy Blue" Abbott - realized $19,975

Cowan’s Auctions’ American History auction featured rare Lincoln letters, political campaign ephemera, photographs, Civil War collectibles, flags and archives. Read More +

Sights set high on 18th century Royal rifle and Custer’s rare letter book

March 7, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
Close up view of gold crowning of this rare royal rifle. (Photo courtesy James D. Julia)

A rifle commissioned by King Louis XV and letters penned by legendary military leader Lt. Col. Custer James D. headline Julia’s Oustanding Firearms Auction March 11 – 12, 2013. Read More +

Fleisher directs 47th edition of “Warman’s Antiques & Collectibles”

February 24, 2013 | Karen Knapstein | Leave a reply
With 2,500 breathtaking photographs, tens of thousands of detailed descriptions for antiques in hundreds of categories make this book a must-have for any antiques enthusiast, each and every year.

Warman’s Antiques & Collectibles is a triple threat of expertise. It entertains, informs and inspires. Something not every antiques guide does. See for yourself. Read More +

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