Railroads are a wonderfully diverse area for collecting, offering many specialties. Antique or vintage railroad memorabilia collections may range from stationery, lanterns, switch locks, keys, buttons, badges, calendars or even dining car service items. Collector George S. Cuhaj takes us on a whistle-stop tour of the diverse world of railroad collectibles through a slideshow of rare memorabilia. Read More +
The inaugural Antique Toys and Coin Operated Machine Show presented more than 40 dealers to a strong opening crowd March 3, 2012 in Greenwich, Conn. Shoppers did not know quite what to expect, “creating good buzz and very good sales!” said show promoter Ron Vastola. Read More +
The Schmidt Museum of Coca-Cola Memorabilia is holding the second auction of its entire stock March 24-25 at the museum in Elizabethtown, Ky. The first auction, held in September 2011, set a new benchmark for a Coca-Cola memorabilia sale by bringing in more than $3 million for 650 items, with several pieces going for more than $100,000 each – unprecedented for an auction of advertising art. Read More +
GLENDALE, Calif. – If you’re a treasure hunter, a fan of vintage toys and memorabilia, or a history buff, you likely found your way to the Los Angeles area Glendale Civic Auditorium to celebrate and enjoy the 40th anniversary of The All-American Collector’s Show. The weekend event acted as a magnet for some 200 dealers from all over the U.S. (as well as Sweden), to sell and trade tin wind-up toys, cast-iron toys, Disney memorabilia, dolls, Americana, arcade machines, movie memorabilia, vintage advertising and myriad “blasts from the past.” Read More +
The rarest toy in Morphy Auction’s Dec. 8-10 toy and advertising sale is the German tinplate Slate Dancer variation featuring two Mickey Mouse figures on a single platform. “This is the only double Slate Dancer we’ve ever seen,” Morphy said. “We asked around to see what others thought, and everyone told us this was the only one they knew of.” Read More +
A wide-ranging vintage advertising auction saw a rare United Motors Service oval neon sign bring $6,325 Oct. 14, 2011. Read More +
VIRDAN, Ill. – More than two semi trailer loads of country store collectibles and antiques will sell during a live, on-site-only auction Oct. 28-29 in Virdan, Ill., at the Mansion 55 Expo. H.A.S. Auction of Virdan, Ill., is officiating the … Read More +
From an 8.2 carat diamond ring to more than 100 vehicles in cast iron and tin wind-ups, 1,500 lots are offered at Rich Penn’s Nov. 4-6, 2011 auction. Read More +
In part two of three, expert Russell E. Lewis continues his tips on how to date, price and identify the most popular antique and vintage farm collectibles as well as how to protect yourself in the ever changing collectibles marketplace. This exclusive excerpt from his popular book, American Farm Collectibles, is reprinted here in three parts and with more than a dozen photographs.
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In part three, expert Russell E. Lewis continues his tips on how to date, price and identify the most popular antique and vintage farm collectibles as well as how to protect yourself in the ever changing collectibles marketplace. This exclusive excerpt from his popular book, American Farm Collectibles, is reprinted here in three parts and with more than a dozen photographs. Read More +