Tonka trucks are iconic symbols of childhood imagination with their rugged construction and enduring designs. Founded in 1946 in Mound, Minnesota, Tonka quickly became a household name, producing durable toy trucks that could handle the most demanding backyard adventures. Today, vintage Tonka trucks are highly sought after by collectors, not just for their nostalgic value but also...
London—The 14th-century Sarghitmish lamp from Egypt, one of the rarest and most important examples of Islamic glass ever offered at auction, sold for £5,130,400, or approximately $6,568,383 U.S., at Bonhams Islamic and Indian Art Sale on Tuesday, Nov. 12, becoming the highest priced glass object ever sold at auction. It sold for more than five times its...
There’s an old saying that “nothing good happens after midnight.” It’s a reminder that after the clock strikes 12, our brains can be more susceptible to risky decisions, especially if alcohol is involved. Fortunately, this is not always the case. Sometimes great things can come after midnight — and too many drinks — like the invention of...
Vintage Mobile Oil "Pegasus" porcelain enameled sign.EJ's Auction & Appraisal EJ’s Auction & Appraisal is hoping the public will come together and bid on 35+ unique items during a special online auction to benefit the family of fallen Phoenix Police Officer Zane Coolidge, who was shot and killed in the line of duty while responding to a...
Michael Polak’s obsession with old bottles started innocently enough in 1974 while digging in the dirt of an abandoned dump in Tonopah, Nev. To hear Polak tell it, that dump in the former silver-mining boomtown was just about the most exciting place in the world. Of course, Polak was a man who found fun rummaging through the...
Portion of the original release poster - 1975.WikiCommons Attention, horror aficionados and cinephiles! Julien’s Auctions is offering an unparalleled piece of cult film history in their upcoming December 12, 2024, Hollywood Legends: Sci-fi, Horror, and Action sale: The Giant Spider Invasion—the entire film and all associated rights—along with its iconic giant spider model, are up for grabs.Released...
Paul McCartney 2024 UK 1oz Silver Proof Colour Coin Limited Edition - 5,000 issues. £118.00The Royal Mint The Royal Mint has struck a chord with music fans worldwide by releasing a commemorative £5 coin honoring legendary musician Paul McCartney. The former Beatle described the tribute as a "huge honor," reflecting on the unexpected journey from childhood to...
Collecting vintage advertising combines history, art, and nostalgia. Why wouldn’t you want to relive the days when a catchy jingle and a smiling cartoon mascot could sell you just about anything? These pieces of commercial art offer a window into past eras, cultural values, technological advancements, and artistic trends. What other type of collectible affords the opportunity...
You’re finally in the Christmas mood. Perhaps you want to trim the tree or wrap presents or indulge in cookies and eggnog. You want the full throwback experience, but you don’t have any Christmas music to spin on your turntable, and you don’t want to hear the same old stuff from the local holiday-hits station. What now?...
From the factory floor to the front lawn.Before LEDs took over, blow molds were the stars of holiday cheer, lighting up the holidays in a way no inflatable ever could. Blow mold Christmas decorations emerged on the Christmas decorating scene in the 1960s. Plastic manufacturing advancements allowed mass production of these lightweight, durable, and vibrant holiday decorations....
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