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.
Civil War
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.
The Buck Stops Here: Importance of Gettysburg’s history is lost on many
The 150th anniversary of the battle of Gettysburg stretched the patience of some residents, especially with those who have no clue what all the fuss is about.
Former Gettysburg chief curator joins Morphy as firearms consultant
Dan Morphy, CEO of Morphy Auctions, announces the appointment of Michael L. Vice as expert consultant in firearms and militaria.