A U.S. flag, with a remarkable and historic provenance, sold for $55,000 during Heritage Auctions' June 11 Arms & Armor, Civil Ear & Militaria Auction.
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Historic antebellum home, antiques up for bid June 24
Not only is a classic 19th century antebellum home set for sale June 24, but all of its contents, including a bevy of antiques, will be brought to auction.
Bids open at $100K for Abraham Lincoln letter to fiance
Nearly 870 lots of historically significant objects relating to the life of President Abraham Lincoln debuts Sept. 17 in Heritage Auctions’ Lincoln and His Times auction.
Brigadier General’s Civil War sword headlining sale
An intricately designed Civil War sword, presented to Brigadier General Eli Huston Murray and possessing a unique provenance, is coming to auction July 28-30, during J. Levine Auction & Appraisal's sale.
Weekly Antique Auction & Show Ads: May 13-July 3, 2016
The spring auction and antique show season continues, with a multitude of opportunities to seek specific items and simply explore the many offerings.
Ten Things You Didn’t Know: The Civil War
This coming April 12 is the 155th anniversary of the start of the War Between the States. In the most current Ten Things You Didn't Know column, Karen Knapstein examines some of the lesser known facts and artifacts of the American Civil War.
Weekly Antique Show & Auction Ads: Apr. 11- June 14, 2015
In the April 15, 2015 installment of select show and auction advertisements from Antique Trader, you'll find details about an upcoming Civil War auction offered by Heritage Auctions, a Spring Salon Auction at Ahlers & Ogletree, and the Spring Sale at Gurnee Antique Market, among other events.
Decking the halls with Victorian ornaments
Melanie C. Thomas provides a history lesson on Christmas ornaments, including the trend-setting role the British royal family played during the 19th century.
No-reserve estate sale to feature two notable Tenn. collections
Eclectic and expansive collections of antiques and collectibles, amassed by two of Tenn. collecting royalty will cross the market in two no-reserve estate sales offered by John Coker, Oct. 11 and 18.
Bidding on rare Civil War fez opening at $5,000
Selections of artifacts from the Civil War through World War II, including a Civil War felt fez, will headline a nearly 1,800-lot auction at Mohawk Arms, June 13-14.