There’s no doubt about it: Steve Jobs remains the “Apple” of the tech collector’s eye. That was made clear once again during a recent sale by Boston-based RR Auction titled “Steve Jobs and the Apple Computer Revolution."First, a Steve Jobs autographed 1983 business card with the rainbow version of Apple’s byte logo, sold for $181,183, crushing its...
Though most of us do not wear them, many can identify a sombrero, a fez, an Aussie bush hat, a Tam O’Shanter, a Glengarry, the Alpine Tyrolean hat, the Russian fur ushanka, a Greek fisherman’s hat, the conical straw Asian hat, the kippah, the kufi, bowler, top hat and beret.Headwear is not only visually entrenched in our...
If an inanimate antique could actually be capable of looking at you disapprovingly, even mockingly, it would be a Martin Brothers Wally Bird. Wally Birds were the creation of Martin Brothers, a pottery firm operated by brothers Robert, Walter, Charles and Edwin Martin. They produced a distinctive type of stoneware pottery from the 1870s through 1914, when their...
BRIMFIELD, Mass. — A new world auction record was set for a vintage beer can with the $51,500 ($62,830 with buyer’s premium) final bid for a Perone Beer quart cone top can at Morean Auctions in late February. Perone Beer can from Otto Erlanger Brewing Co. of Philadelphia sold for $51,500.Courtesy Morean Auctions Described as the only...
Kramer of New York is one of those names dealers run across pretty frequently when sourcing costume jewelry. That usually means a company saw a good amount of success back when the jewelry was newly made. Nevertheless, it’s not a brand most fervent collectors get overly excited about. It might be on the uptick, though, since I’ve...
Spring often ushers in thoughts of frivolity and fun in the garden or backyard. And few potteries understood this better than Weller Pottery. This rare and large Coppertone “Dancing Frogs”garden ornament from Weller Pottery, c. 1930, reflect not only the hopefulness of spring but the magic. It recently sold for $11,340 at Toomey & Co. Auctions. 'Dancing...
When a family in Boston went through their late father’s belongings, they turned up something suspicious. So suspicious, in fact, that they called the FBI.The family had found what looked like Asian antiques, including scrolls, pottery, and portraits. Recognizing them as very old and potentially valuable, the family did some research—and found the scrolls in the FBI’s...
YORK, Pa. – Hake’s highlight-packed March 19-20 auction of pop-culture rarities closed the books at $2.5 million and sent a resounding signal about the strength of the current market for high-grade, market-fresh memorabilia. The abundance of record-setting and estimate-defying prices attested to the growing demand for superhero toys of the 1960s and elusive figures from the Star...
Featuring an eclectic mix of Militaria, Nautical, Mining, Oil Lamps & Glassware, Vintage Vinyl, Christmas, Homewares & more! Discover our ever-changing and unique selection of antiques, vintage and collectibles in downtown historic Kaslo, British Columbia, home of the SS Moyie -- the world's oldest intact sternwheeler. Shop with us in person or online at Etsy.com!https://www.frontstantiques.com/ Email: hello@frontstreetantiques.com416...
Pee-wee Herman, a bow-tie-wearing man-child in short drainpipe pants and a flattop hairdo, remains a pop culture symbol of childlike whimsy. Created by the comic actor Paul Reubens, Pee-wee starred in the 1985 hit film, “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure,” a movie directed by Tim Burton about Pee-wee’s search for his stolen bike. "Pee-wee's Big Adventure" movie poster, 1985.Image...
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