Waving The Flagg
Illustrator James Montgomery Flagg's recruiting poster featuring Uncle Sam exhorting “I Want You for U.S. Army” so resonated with the public that it became one of the most enduring images of the 20th century.
Buried Treasure
A long-lost diving helmet, a U.S. Navy Mark V, surfaces after decades buried in a hoarders' northern Wisconsin home. The 1916 helmet could be the most historically important helmet in the world – and the most valuable when it comes to auction in July.
Patriotic milk bottles - They did America proud
When America entered World War II, the ad industry took immediate action by forming the War Advertising Council that focused on public service campaigns, including the patriotic slogans that would be included on glass milk bottles.
D-Day flag soars to $162,500
The first American flag planted on Omaha Beach in northern France on World War II’s infamous D-Day soared to $162,500 at Heritage Auctions.
Collecting Civil War ID Tags
Facing the prospect of impending death, Civil War soldiers fashioned their own ID tags from coins and tokens. These Civil War ID tags are collectible today.
Appraisal: Confederate anthem may be by two different composers
Independent antiques appraiser and dealer Susan Mullikin, who is a graduate of the Asheford Institute, appraises the value of a Confederate anthem.
Militaria books are valued additions to the bookshelf
This trio of new books explore the relics, military badges and uniforms of World War I and World War II.
Illinois firearms auction offers Soviet MiG-21 fighter jet
Rock Island Auction Company (RIAC) has been hinting since late last year that 2019 promised to be a special year. A glance at the special items in the firm’s May 2019 Premiere Firearms Auction confirms it.
Oskar Schindler possessions sell for $46,303
A collection of Oskar Schindler’s personal possessions sold for $46,303 according to RR Auction. Schindler is credited with saving nearly 1,200 Jews during the Holocaust.
Finding art and antiques in New Orleans
New Orleans' French Quarter, bound by the Mississippi River and boasting architecture from the Spanish era, hosts many of the city’s finest antique stores.
Valuable denim crossing the auction block April 13
In the firm’s April 13 auction, Daniel Buck Auctions will be offering almost a dozen vintage Levis and Lee jean pants and jackets.
Russian bronze may sell at Eldred's auction for $120K
An important Russian bronze may sell for as much as $120,000 during an Eldred's auction scheduled for April 5-6 in East Dennis, Mass.
Suits of armor bring strong results at auction
At the conclusion of its November sale, specialty auction house Hermann Historica ended its most successful auction and most profitable year in its history.
Semi-retirement reveals unexpected surprises
Since closing our shop doors over 18 months ago, Jay and I are still making adjustments to routines, not only in our daily lives but with each other.
Congressman’s documents discovered in storage unit
When Don Smith decided to pay $20 for an abandoned storage unit in Peoria, he had no idea that the contents belonged to California U.S. Congressman Henry Ellsworth Barbour nearly a century ago.
Classic Shooting Gallery Targets
Legendary collection of vintage shooting gallery targets takes center stage at Soulis Auctions in September. Early collectors Richard and Valerie Tucker embraced the targets, calling them 'iron as art.'