Philanthropist Charles H. Hoeflich’s collection of Pennsylvania stoneware, baskets, redware and furniture is being sold June 8-9, 2012 to benefit Pennsylvania charities. Read More +
Auctions
Samuel Robb cigar store Indian brings $94,400 at Showtime
A rare Cigar Store Indian figure, beautifully carved in the 1880s by the renowned artisan Samuel Robb, sold for $94,400 at a three-day auction event held March 30-April 1 by Showtime Auction Services. Read More +
George Washington inauguration button featured in militaria auction
An actual button from George Washington’s inauguration is just one of the historical rarities offered June 1-2, 2012 at the next Mohawk Arms, Inc., sale. Other oddities include part of a flag flown at the Battle of Gettysburg and a group of books from Adolf Hitler’s library seized by an American Major. Read More +
Roseville pottery Sunflower vase brings $2,000
A small collection of Roseville pottery sold for a combined $5,550 at the second Annual Spring Fling collectibles auction in Greensburg, Kan., May 5-6, 2012. A Roseville sunflower vase was the top lot, selling for $2,000. Read More +
Weekly Antiques Auction and Show Ads: May 30 – July 1, 2012
AntiqueTrader.com features select half- and full-page ads from the print magazine, extending our promise to help our customers find new customers. In this space you’ll see fresh updates to the latest antiques auctions, shows and events. Weekly Antiques Auctions & Shows: May 30 – July 1, 2012. Read More +
Five rare antiques and collectibles found in storage units
Here’s some of the rarest and greatest items ever found in storage units. What will your next “pick” bring? Read More +
1stdibs: The world’s largest online marketplace for luxury goods
Whether you’ve got money to burn or you simply want to escape for a few hours of fantasy browsing, 1stdibs.com likely has what you seek. Read More +
Limoges, Meissen, Tiffany share ranks with original art in May 12-13 auction
More than 1,200 lots of antiques and collectibles, including fine art , estate jewelry, period furniture, Persian rugs, chandeliers and lighting, antique clocks and more, will cross the block on May 12-13 at Crescent City Auction Gallery in New Orleans. Read More +
Natural gold nugget weighs in at 70 ounces; could top $300K
After spending hours searching with his metal detector, and turning up little save an occasional stray bullet, Bud Guthrie discovered this 70-ounce gold in quartz nugget in Arizona in 1989, which is now offered at public auction, both live and online. Read More +
Widow keeps Ax Murder House, will auction off museum collections
Darwin and Martha Linn have always been interested in history; they were partners in helping to preserve the heritage of the Villisca, Iowa, community with their Linn-Olson Museum. Soon the museum’s contents will come under the gavel in a public auction. Read More +