Antique Trader
Fontaine’s
One of this year’s most galactic auctions took place at Sotheby’s in July. A 54-pound Martian meteorite, named Northwest Africa 16788 (NWA 16788), attracted a record $5.3 million and was sold to a bidder who has since remained anonymous. NWA 16788 was...
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Fontaine’s
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas collecting! From blow molds that light up lawns to ornaments that have outlasted the trees they once hung on, holiday treasures are the gift that keeps on giving. There are a vast number of Christmas-themed...
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Creepy Crawlers Were a Hot Plate of Childhood Fun
For many Boomer and Gen Jones kids, Christmas morning in the 1960s meant unwrapping toys that would send today’s helicopter parents into a dead faint. One of my most memorable, slightly dangerous toys was the Creepy Crawlers Thingmaker by Mattel,...
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Put On the Mask!
When The Mask debuted in 1961, audiences were handed cardboard “Mystic Masks” and ordered by the film’s narrator to “Put on the mask!” whenever the screen’s protagonist slipped on his eerie ritual skull. What followed were surreal, nightmarish...
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Lone Ranger Rides Again at Auction
Cowboys, outlaws, and lawmen were the stars of Morphy Auctions’ July 11–13 Old West auction, held in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The sale featured 865 lots and roped in more than $1.1 million. The spotlight was on authentic pieces from the American frontier,...
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BIG BLOCK, BIGGER BIDS
One of the undisputed stars of Dana Mecum’s 38th Original Spring Classic in Indianapolis was the 1969 Chevrolet Yenko Camaro (Lot S170), a true heavyweight in the muscle car world. Built through the Central Office Production Order (COPO) program and...
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Small Hands, Big History
Abrand-new exhibit curated by Anthony J. Cavo, 200 Years of Childhood In America, opened Saturday, March 8th, running until December 21, 2025, every Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Sundays from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Housed in a charming...
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LEATHER Conditioner
•Unique blend of deep nourishing moisturizers and natural waxes helps keep leather goods looking and feeling like new •Revives dried-out leather back to its soft, natural condition without becoming oily or sticky •Creamy lotion like conditioner that...
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Heritage realizes nearly $1.9 billion in 2024 sales
If you’re curious about the health of the antiques and collectibles hobby, look no further than Heritage Auctions and their stunningly successful 2024 for the answer. The Dallas-based Heritage reached nearly $1.9 billion in total sales last year, the...
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LIST OF EXHIBITORS
A Bird in Hand – Florham Park, NJ Michael Gunselman – Centreville, DE H & L Antiques – Princeton, NJ Jane Langol – Medina, OH Antiques from Home – Bethesda, MD Steve & Sally Still – Manheim, PA Harry & Paulette Nolan – Falmouth, MA Jon Mehl –...
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Forgotten for 100 Years, Copy of Constitution Sells for $9M
ASHVILLE, N.C. — In 1787, delegates from the newly formed United States met with the intention to revise the Articles of Confederation, adopted in 1777. They ultimately created an entirely new document: the Constitution. Copies were printed and sent to...
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‘American Pickers’ Star Dies
DAVENPORT, IOWA — To many viewers, Frank Fritz, the scruffy sidekick and longtime friend of co- host Mike Wolfe, was the secret sauce that made “American Pickers” a hit when it debuted in 2010 on the History Channel. In their white cargo van, Fritz and...
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Treasured Library Gifted To Museum
CLEVELAND — A treasure trove of more than 15,000 volumes and 50 linear feet of resarch resources and correspondence from the collection of Terry Kovel and her late husband, Ralph, has been donated to the Cleveland Museum of Art. The Kovels remarkable...
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Fisherman Nets Long-Lost LEGO Shark
It’s a story of treasure lost at sea and a fisherman’s catch of a lifetime. Fisherman Richard West of Plymouth, England, recently found a small plastic shark in his ship’s nets off the Cornwall coast. He immediately recognized it as a LEGO piece, like...
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Schoolgirls’ Rare Papercuts Discovered
Every collector dreams of unearthing something interesting from the dust of an old house. When the house in question has been in use since the 1500s, you might find something especially rare. Sutton House was built in Hackney, now a borough of London,...
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Collection of late quilter set for July event
PRINCETON, N.J. – More than 200 quilts from the Bobbie Aug Quilt Collection, including works by the esteemed artist herself, highlight a July 20 event at Dana Auctions. The auction showcases a remarkable collection of antique and vintage quilts, tops...
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