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Category: Collectibles

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  Going Places: Matthew Bullock Auctioneers' Dealership Promo Car and Toy Sale

  The first model vehicles produced as toys for children started to appear in the early 20th century as real cars gained popularity worldwide. German toy companies, including Bing and Marklin, took the lead in this new line of business. Shortly after, American companies started to produce these playthings to keep…

  May 14, 25

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  Rare postwar Japanese toys smoked to the top of prices realized at Milestone’s $1.1M auction

  Yonezawa Atom Jet 58 Racer sped to $47,970, while boxed space toys explored the outer limits: Jupiter Robot, $43,290; Astroboy Motorcycle, $25,830; XY-105 Space Fighter, $25,800 Yonezawa Tin Friction Atom Jet Racer W/ Box WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – On May 3, Milestone Auctions unleashed a fantastic selection of vintage and antique…

  May 13, 25

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  Rare penny arcade machines and top-quality antique advertising drew a packed house of bidders to Morphy’s $3.5M auction in Las Vegas

  Circa-1904 Mills ‘Lion Lung Tester,’ one of only two known and with a documented line of ownership going back 50 years, led prices realized at $184,500 1¢ Mills Novelty Co. “Lion” Lung Tester Arcade Machine LAS VEGAS – Morphy’s April 30-May 3 Coin-Op & Antique Advertising Auction in Las Vegas…

  May 8, 25

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  Quinn’s to auction Michael A. Quigley collection of Wizards of the West Coast Magic: The Gathering trading cards, May 15

  Highlights include a Magic: The Gathering Limited Edition Alpha factory-sealed starter deck in case with magnetic lid, estimated at $50,000-$70,000 MTG: Alpha sealed Starter Deck FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Quinn’s Auction Galleries will forge ahead in their 30th year as northern Virginia’s most trusted auction and estate specialists with a…

  May 8, 25

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  Antique Dealer Marcel Perron’s Collection at the Château de l'Abbaye

  An impassioned autodidact and insatiable bargain hunter, Marcel Perron assembled a collection guided by an unbiased eye and extraordinary curiosity. It was on display throughout his home: the Château de l'Abbaye in Haute-Saône. Attributed to Jacob Frères, Empire period. Tripod in thuja veneer, three retractable secret drawers in the apron, dark…

  May 8, 25

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  Open The Doors To The San Francisco Socialite’s Closet On May 17 At Turner Auctions + Appraisals

  Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Tote SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA, May 5, 2025 – Turner Auctions + Appraisals is very pleased to present The San  Francisco Socialite’s Closet on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 10:30 am PDT. The sale features the luxe clothing and  accessories from the estate of Gladyne K.…

  May 7, 25

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  Lincoln Memorabilia Sale: Freeman’s | Hindman to Offer Autographs, Relics, and More

  Oval bust portrait by Alexander Hesler, signed (“A. Lincoln”), c. 3 June 1860. Image courtesy of Freeman’s | Hindman.  Considered one of the greatest presidents in American history, Abraham Lincoln rose from humble beginnings to the height of power during a time of unprecedented national division. His assassination shocked the…

  May 7, 25

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  Morphy’s finest-ever Premier Coin Auction slated for May 19, includes fresh-to-market high-grade Morgans, largest selection of Mormon gold ever auctioned anywhere

  Featured: Stunning Kellogg & Humbert 48.70oz gold bar, $120K-$160K;1893-CC Morgan Silver Dollar PCGS MS65, $60K-$90K; 1850 Mormon $5 coin NGC AU55+, $40K-$60K Kellog & Humbert Assayers 48.70 Oz Gold Bar DENVER, Pa. – Morphy Auctions has had a decades-long involvement in the world of rare and antique coins, and on…

  May 6, 25

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  Historically-important antique and vintage fishing lures await bidders at Morphy’s May 17 auction of the Wayne & Lori Edens Collection, Part II

  Top-estimated lot: the first American wooden minnow bait representing the link between late-1890s plugs and the first commercially offered minnows from just after the turn of the 20th century The Historic First American Wooden Minnow DENVER, Pa. – Fans of antique fishing lures found the waters more than inviting at…

  May 5, 25

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  Lark Mason Associates to Offer Historic 1897 Steinway Grand Piano with Ties to Evelyn Nesbit and Isaac D. Fletcher on iGavelAuctions.com

  Steinway Model A Grand Piano New York, NY — Lark Mason Associates is pleased to announce the upcoming sale of a rare and historically significant Steinway Model A Grand Piano, painted by landscape and decorative arts artist Arthur Edward Blackmore and reputed to have once belonged to the famed model…

  May 2, 25

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  The Force returns to Hake’s Auctions on May 15 with Part II of the superlative Jeff Jacob Collection featuring Star Wars, GI Joe, other high-grade vintage action figures

  515 choice lots are led by a 1978 Star Wars Double Telescoping Darth Vader, graded AFA 80 NM and the only example in its high grade ever to appear in any auction Star Wars (1978) - Darth Vader 12 Back-a Afa 80 Nm (Double-telescoping, Pop 4). YORK, Pa. – Hake’s…

  Apr 29, 25

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  Premier personal collection of antique toy expert and international dealer Tom Sage Sr to be auctioned May 29 at Morphy’s

  300 European and American toys and trains of extraordinary rarity include coveted Marklin productions: 1904 Ferris Wheel, 45in Amerika oceanliner, Gefion battleship, many ‘book’ examples & sole survivors Rare Marklin Cat. Ref. 1123 Hand-painted Ferris Wheel DENVER, Pa. – On Thursday, May 29, Morphy’s will auction Part I of the…

  Apr 28, 25

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  Chips Ahoy: Casino Chips Sale Results at Omnia Auctions

  It's a sure bet that gambling chips from current and legacy casinos generate much interest when they come up for sale on the secondary market. These tiny tokens– usually measuring about 1.5 inches in diameter– are eye-catching and durable; easy to collect and display; and concisely reflect history, happenings, and…

  Apr 28, 25

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  A White Glove Sale and Preemptions for Toshio Bando

  The one-of-a-kind group of 121 works by the Japanese artist collected by the gallery owner Jacques Boutersky over nearly 40 years provided a comprehensive overview of the art of a painter who is still little-known. It also delighted collectors and the Cernuschi Museum. Toshio Bando, Self-portrait with Brush, 1925, oil on…

  Apr 23, 25

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  SJ Auctioneers Jewelry, Silver, Art & Vintage Toys Online Auction – April 27, 2025

  SJ Auctioneers Jewelry, Silver, Art & Vintage Toys Online Auction – April 27, 2025 BROOKLYN, N.Y. – SJ Auctioneers’ online-only Jewelry, Silver, Glass Art, Fashion & Toys auction set for Sunday, April 27th, is jam-packed with close to 300 lots of sterling silver flatware services and other sterling objects; Ralph…

  Apr 22, 25

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  Brimming with prestigious collections, Bertoia’s March 15 Signature Toy Auction topped $2M with strong prices achieved across all categories

  Highlights: Althof Bergmann Santa Sleigh, $96,000; massive Schoenner warship, $34,800; George Brown ‘Monitor,’ $34,800; Ives clockwork boat with two rowers, $33,600; ‘Mason’ bank, $24,000 Althof Bergmann Santa In Goat Sleigh VINELAND, N.J. – Arguably the most formidable alliance of high-level toy collections to appear in the marketplace in recent years,…

  Apr 22, 25

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  Spotlight on Success: Tiffany Studios Glass Soars at Rago and Toomey & Co.'s April 2025 Glass & Lighting Sale

  The appeal of turn-of-the-last-century Tiffany Studios glass, lamps, and decorative arts appears timeless. Rago and Toomey & Co. of Lambertville, NJ, presented a 98-lot Art Nouveau | Art Deco Glass & Lighting event on April 10, 2025. This auction featured a well-curated offering of merchandise from legacy manufacturers, including Duffner…

  Apr 22, 25

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  Fine & Decorative Arts From Three Collections Come To Turner Auctions + Appraisals On April 26

  Elisabeth Frink (1930-1993). Property of Alton F. Irby III SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA, April 14, 2025 – Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased to present Fine & Decorative Arts on Saturday, April 26, 10:30 PST. Sourced from Northern California and Oregon, the sale features 245 lots from one collector, Alton…

  Apr 15, 25

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  Milestone’s May 3 Premier Vintage Toy Auction casts wide net across many genres, showcasing museum-quality classics made in Japan, Germany, France and USA

  Featured: 1 of 3 known Felix the Cat Carousels, fresh-to-market collection of battery-op robots and characters: Tarzan, Snappy the Dragon, Capt. Hook, Walking Batman, Smoking Popeye on Spinach Can WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – Milestone’s May 3 Premier Vintage Toy Auction offers a treasure trove of classic 20th-century toys from the legendary…

  Apr 10, 25

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  Sterling Silver Sensation | April 27 at SJ Auctioneers

  Auction :  JEWELRY, SILVER, GLASS ART, FASHION and TOYS Sterling Silver Sensation | April 28 at SJ Auctioneers An exquisite Sterling Silver Collection From Buccellati, Tiffany & Co, Gorham, Georg Jensen, and More are up for Auction. The Designer Silver are amongst the strong demand for antique and savvy collectors as…

  Apr 4, 25