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small painting by Pierre Auguste Renoir
Fine Art

Estate-fresh Renoir painting coming to market

The Lone Ranger 6-Shooter Ring, Kix Cereal (General Mills, 1947). Advertising poster (17” x 22”). This unique lot features an advertisement for a premium Lone Ranger-themed ring issued by General Mills in 1947 that was obtained by sending 15¢ and one Kix box top. The Lone Ranger looks out from the upper left corner, and at the center is a detailed illustration of the ring. The base is embellished with Western elements and holds a three-dimensional plastic replica gun marked on its base with a horseshoe surrounding “LR” initials. There is even a small opening under the barrel where a flint is to be inserted. Folded, Near Mint. Sold at auction for $239. Courtesy of Heritage Auctions
Toys

Vintage cereal premiums serve up nostalgia

Original Star Wars design
News

Sketches of original Star Wars designs at auction

Fine art auction: Edward Moran, Am. (1829-1901), “The Winning Yacht”
American Fine Art

Bi-annual fine art auction slated for Oct. 25

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Collecting 101

Antiques Retailing: Are mall and shop dealers different?

News

Grandma Moses' 'Halloween' scares up $100K

A Navajo classic period child’s wearing blanket, mid-19th century, cochineal and indigo dyes, $93,750.
Decorative Arts

Auction Results: Navajo child’s wearing blanket rises to $93,750

Fine Art

Tides appear to be rising in marine art market

The epitome of vintage folk-art was this highly detailed, 3-foot-tall boat that sold early in the show.
Antique Shows

Tech hunters prowl Chicago area vintage market

Bookends, matching pair, depicting a seated child, signed Old English, undated, 2” l x 3” d x 6” w., $15 Heritage Auctions, www.HA.com
Antiques

Polish up on collecting antique and vintage brass

Two-light, electrified ABCG table lamp signed Tuthill in the Rex pattern (one of the rarest patterns of lamps available), 20 ½ inches tall, as featured in the book Rarities.
Featured

American Brilliant Cut Glass up for auction Oct. 20

Carnival glass
Depression Glass

Carnival glass values depend on many factors

John Czerlanis with grenade. Photo courtesy Donley Auctions.
Featured

Illinois militaria auction offers more than 300 grenades

sleigh bed
Furniture Styles

Auction terms novice bidders must know

Kinrande style Saiko Kutani ware vases
Antiques

Japanese Kutani, Imari turn out to be superb discoveries

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Feature Stories

Evolution of the diamond engagement ring