If you’re familiar with “Pawn Stars” – HISTORY’s highest rated show – then you’re familiar with shop owner Rick Harrison and his quirky family. You’re familiar with them, but you don’t really know who they are yet. If you read … Read More +
Tag Archives: Odd Antique News
Your instant (affordable) antiques collection awaits in the famed Thornsjo trove at James D. Julia
Everything on my desk stops when a new auction catalog arrives via snail mail. Tucked inside the latest 240 pager from James D. Julia’s May 5 Advertising, Toy & Doll sale is the Barbara Thornsjo collection. Thornsjo (1928-2010) spent 70 … 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 +
Caroline Ashleigh Blog: Set of original Howdy Doody marionettes listed for $99,000
Handcrafted marionettes have always been a souce of fascination to me ever since my mother found my first one, Howdy Doody, in a thrift store many years ago for almost next to nothing. So, I was pretty amazed to see … Read More +
World’s largest surviving gold nugget sells last night for $400,000
The largest California gold rush nugget left in existence, the 100 troy ounce gold nugget discovered last year in Nevada County, Calif., sold last night for $400,000. Gold and Silver Value ChartDigital Download Available at shop.collect.com Holabird-Kagin Americana sold the … Read More +
Crusty New England antiques collector wants his original finish
Over at Martin Willis’ blog he delves into the harrowing and e-mail-fight-worthy topic of antique furniture refinishing. If ever there be a subject that draws sharp opinions it’s debating when/if/why to refinish a piece. I give him credit for generously … Read More +
Sole authenticated Billy the Kid tintype to be sold at auction
DENVER – Legendary outlaw Billy the Kid had his “picture made” 130 years ago in Fort Sumner, N.M., posing for what is now considered the most recognizable photo of the American West. A single, original tintype is the only authenticated … Read More +
Fake Watkins tooth powder bottles discovered during collecting club’s annual convention
WINONA, Minn. — Though members of the Watkins Collectors Club met for an expected full day of customary convention activities Aug. 21, 2010, a pall was cast over the event when it was discovered that three club members had purchased … Read More +
Carolin Ashleigh Blog: Marilyn Monroe’s Iconic Vintage White Dress
My client, and stage and screen star Debbie Reynolds, has been a life long movie buff and the custodian of an enormous Hollywood memorabilia collection, valued at over 50 million dollars. Throughout her lifetime, she has had a passion for … Read More +
Batmobile model from 1989′s Batman brings $12,000
The news of an odd or wacky antiques and collectibles museum going out of business always plucks a heart strings. Feelings or regret quickly turn to joy when auction results reward the former owner/collector/curator with a tidy nest egg. Such … Read More +