The prosperous World War II postwar era created a veritable “poster boom” that had two new and distinct Modern styles, one consumer and one corporate. Read More +
Original Mid-Century Modern Posters on display through Nov. 21
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Mid-century masterpiece: Kuba Komet television console brings $3,250
This scarce Kuba Komet combination stereo and television was made in Germany, circa 1960. Its modernistic two color wood cabinet features a rotating top housing a 21-inch television. The lower cabinet has a pull down door revealing a Kuba international … Read More +
More than 20,000 vintage casino chips found under parking lot
Here’s a fascinating story out of Carson City, Nev., this week as members of the Casino Chip & Gaming Token Collectors Club are still finding (and now selling) vintage chips from the Travelodge Casino, closed since 1979. Stopping for a … Read More +
Chicago’s Randolph Street Market antiques show plans June 25-26 do over
Antiques show promoters have to roll with the punches. Besides having to work with hundreds of exhibitors they also have to make an event smooth and enjoyable for thousands of attendees. Hold your event outside and all bets are off. … Read More +
This is the only coverage of William & Kate collectibles we will publish – promise!
Tacky imitation engagement ring?Check. Shoddily made porcelain teacup?Check. Magnets? Key Rings? Plate?Check, check and blech! The deluge of memorabilia surrounding the wedding of William and Kate is selling out faster than a case of Zippos at a pyromaniac convention. Articles … Read More +
Hemingway memorabilia hidden for 50 years hints at affair with socialite; auction set for June
A large collection and a daughter’s claims her mother once shared an intimate relationship with author and journalist Ernest Hemingway may set a record for a small Tennessee auction company. During Ernest Hemingway’s 1959 trip to Pamplona, Spain, to produce … Read More +
Jay Jay French’s Pinkburst Project unites rival guitar makers at May 1 Skinner Inc charity auction
Skinner’s May 1 charity auction is helping rocker Jay Jay French of Twisted Sister fight childhood blindness through The Pinkburst Project. The project features 13 pink, custom-made guitars crafted by such leading brands as Fender, Gibson, Gretsch and Martin. Pinkburst … Read More +
New North Shore Flea coming this summer to the Chicago area
HIGHWOOD, Ill. – Just north of Chicago, the City of Highwood has introduced the addition of the North Shore Flea to its renowned Evening Gourmet Farmers Market. This sustainable vintage market will bring some 20 vendors from around the greater … Read More +
Antiques, Modern and Asian art in online sale, ends May 4
LITCHFIELD, Ct. – More than 1,000 lots of fresh to the market quality property collected from distinguished New York and Connecticut estates and private collections will be sold in an online sale that ends May 4. Litchfield County Auctions‘ (LCA) … Read More +
Debbie Reynolds vintage Hollywood movie memorabilia auction set for June 18, 2011
Profiles in History announces the sale of the largest collection of Hollywood costumes and props in the world. For the first time in 50 years, the private collection owned by screen legend Debbie Reynolds will be made available to the … Read More +