Some folks amass captivating collections of costume jewelry figurals that just boggle the mind with their creativity. I’ve never been one of them. Not that I haven’t thought about it, and I do have a few that fall into that category in my collection. But, by and large, I’ve always had a catch, enjoy for a while,...
By the 19th century, the process of casting iron ore into usable items had been perfected, and manufacturers began producing a wide range of durable goods, including children's toys. Soon, cast iron animal figurines, vehicles, and piggy banks became common in homes across the Western world. The early 20th century's Industrial Revolution further boosted cast iron toy...
Andy Warhol is famous for combining art with pop culture. How about art and technology? Warhol embraced the emerging field of digital art, even demonstrating the capabilities of the Commodore Amiga computer at its launch at Lincoln Center in 1985. As part of the event, he created a portrait of rock star Debbie Harry, lead singer of...
Mr. Crowell in his workshop. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) of East Harwich, Massachusetts, was one of the greatest decoy makers and bird carvers of all time. The lifelike quality of his three-dimensional portrayals of American wildfowl is unsurpassed. Crowell acquired his understanding of bird anatomy and plumage patterns during a lifetime of observing and hunting Cape Cod’s abundant...
Now that the 2024 Summer Olympics are underway, Olympics collectibles are getting more attention. A recent Olympics sale at RR Auction, taking place from June 18 to July 18, captured this year’s excitement with a wide selection of relay torches, medals, badges, autographs, posters, souvenirs, and more dating from the 19th century to today. In fact, one...
1938 Action Comics No. 1, the comic book that introduced Superman to the world. Earlier this year, Action Comics No. 1, the comic book that introduced Superman to the world in 1938, became the most valuable comic in the world, selling for $6 million at auction. The 68-page issue is so ridiculously prized that even loose pages...
One of the many spinoffs from Mattel’s original Liddle Kiddles line, Lucky Locket Kiddle dolls, held a special place not just in my heart but in the hearts of many young girls who grew up in the 1960s and 1970s. Launched in 1967, these charming, diminutive dolls were more than just toys; they were our tiny little...
Kirsha KaecheleKirsha Kaechele Museums have displayed fakes many times before, and art forgeries have fooled dealers, buyers, and curators alike. But in an already controversial exhibit at the Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) in Tasmania, a curator revealed she was the one behind the fakes.Mona is often described with terms like “shock-and-awe,” “devil-may-care,” or “naughty.”...
The Little Chamber at Sutton House.© National Trust Images/Dennis Gilbert 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, England, in 1535 for...
As temperatures rise, thoughts of ice cream make taste buds tingle for this delicious frozen treat.Though ice cream’s peak business is in the summer, memorabilia associated with it is enjoyed year-round. Collectors scream for a variety of antique and vintage ice cream-related goodies, ranging from specialized spoons and old scoops and serving dishes to freezer units, toys,...
“There is only brutality here.” This is a line from a letter that a U.S. Army captain, played by...
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