A set of rare tournament armor for the Italian tilt that dates from the end of the 16th century sold for the equivalent of $441,200 at a Dec. 13 Militaria auction. However, the armor wasn’t the only unusual armored object in the sale. The most impressive exhibit was a Japanese Spider crab, considered to be the largest living arthropod, which changed hands for the equivalent of $29,400. Read More +
This Irish sterling silver teapot, made by James Fray of Dublin in 1842 is one of the more than 245 pieces of fine silver headlining a major holiday sale Dec. 3, 2011. WOODBURY, Conn. – A fascinating single-owner collection of … Read More +
Samaritan oil lamp, 4th century A.D. found in Israel. length: 10 cm, $250. Courtesy of Trionfo Jerusalem by Melody Amsel-Arielli Collectors often spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on rare, museum-quality antiquities. Small, abundantly found pieces, however, are often very affordable. … Read More +
Collectors spent $9 million in sales in James D. Julia’s recent firearms sale, $2.4 million over the low estimate. Read More +
Judith Price’s latest accomplishment in her respected jewelry book series is a lavishly illustrated history book that focuses on the Western world’s military medals and military-inspired jewelry: “Lest We Forget: Masterpieces of Patriotic Jewelry and Military Decorations.”
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This exclusive excerpt is from the newly expanded second edition of Warman’s World War II Collectibles, Identification and Price Guide, by Michael Haskew (Krause Publications, 2010). —Editor. Read More +