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 +
Occupied Japan Club announces new leadership
Military
Ask the Experts: Kabuki parachute could pull out $350
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
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
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
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
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”
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 +
More than 7,000 firearms falling under the hammer Feb. 15-17
Some of the biggest names and models of collectible firearms will be represented among the 7,000 firearms set to sell at auction Feb. 15-17. Read More +
Antiquarian Society antiques show offers great collectibles in welcoming venue
Twenty-eight vendors from around the Midwest gathered bringing a wide array of antiques and collectibles at the 56th annual Green Bay and De Pere Antiquarian Society Antique Show & Sale. Read More +
iGavel founder, ‘Antiques Roadshow’ appraiser Lark Mason makes 2013 collecting trend predictions
Thanks to Lark Mason’s position as an expert, appraiser, author and television personality on the PBS series “The Antiques Roadshow,” the founder of iGavel Auctions anticipates the following collecting trends. Read More +