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Category: Historical & Political Memorabilia
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Signed Ratification Copy of the U.S. Constitution to Sell at Brunk Auctions
“We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States…
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Annual New Year’s Sale at Nest Egg Auctions Spotlights Historical American Memorabilia
Nest Egg Auctions’ Annual New Year's Auction, scheduled for December 30, 2023, will bring a wide variety of jewelry, timepieces, ephemera, and collectibles to the market. Featured lots range from Art Deco-style Egyptian Revival bracelets to a rare $1,000 bill featuring a portrait of Grover Cleveland. Of particular note is…
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The Comte de Vergennes' Golden Sword: A Royal Gift
Sporting a gold hilt, a magnificent sword evokes the role of the monarchy's key servants and the necessary overhaul of the King's household under the Restoration in France. Ceremonial sword, 1815, gold hilt, " tête de bébé 2 " test mark and other marks obliterated, turned blade, reptile skin covered…
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History & Fashion in the Palm of your Hand
Collecting vintage and antique buttons can be fascinating and rewarding for those interested in history, fashion, or vintage items. Antique buttons can be found in a number of shapes, sizes, materials, and designs, and can range in age from the 18th century to the early 20th century. ONE OF THE…
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LGBTQ+ History and Material Culture Draws Bids at Swann Auction Galleries
The spirit of Pride Month has extended well past June this year. Swann Auction Galleries presented its fourth annual LGBTQ+ Art, Material Culture & History sale on August 18, 2022, attracting active bidding and strong results. The auction catalog took in the wealth of LGBTQ+ history and art, including photographs…
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Nation’s Attic Resurfaces Treasures From the Greatest Naval Rescue Operation in History
Salvage of USS Squalus (SS-192) on July 13, 1939. Image courtesy of Naval History and Heritage Command. On May 23, 1939, the ill-fated USS Squalus sunk 240 feet below water following an engine failure. Despite the limited technology and diving techniques of the period, a rescue team succeeded in saving…
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Hake’s March 15-16 auction hits $3.2M, sets multiple world records including $204,435 price realized for Star Wars Boba Fett rocket-firing prototype action figure
1920 Cox/Roosevelt campaign button declares victory at $185,850, handily surpassing previous record for a pinback: Hake’s $70,092 sale of a Babe Ruth/Red Sox button in 2021 YORK, Pa. – Record-setting prices just kept on coming at Hake’s $3.2 million online auction of pop culture rarities and didn’t stop until the…
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Hake’s follows up $10M year with March 15-16 auction of ‘unicorns,’ including incomparable prizes from Star Wars, Cuban baseball and political button categories
Featured: Kenner Boba Fett J-slot rocket-firing prototype action figure, Cox/FDR jugate button not seen at auction for 40 years, only known Jose “Black Diamond” Mendez baseball card YORK, Pa. – Pop culture fans reacted with stunned disbelief, then excitement, last November when Hake’s sold a Captain American “hero-prop” shield used…
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Hake’s auctions screen-used Captain America shield for $259,540, closing the year at $10M+
Australian collector is new owner of hero-prop shield used by Chris Evans during closeup scenes in 2019’s top-grossing film, Avengers: Endgame Chris Evans' Captain America Shield Avengers: Endgame YORK, Pa. – A Captain America “hero-prop” shield screen-used by Chris Evans in Marvel Studios 2019 blockbuster Avengers: Endgame sold for a heart-stopping $259,540 at…
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Medals awarded to doctor in West Africa and China highlight medal sale at Dix Noonan Webb
This highly-prized group of four was awarded to Dr. Wordsworth Poole. LONDON.- An important and unique group of medals relating to West Africa and the Defence of Legations in China during the Boxer Rebellion sold for £39,680 at Dix Noonan Webb in auction of Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria on Wednesday, March 17,…
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Holabird Western Americana Collections Kicks Off The New Year In Style With A 5-day, 3,800-lot Sweetheart Express Auction, Feb. 11th-15th
The auction, held online and in the Reno, Nevada gallery, was a record-breaker for a multiple consignor Americana sale. It enjoyed a nearly 90 percent sell-through average per auction day. 1862 Lincoln silver Peace Medal, 62.5 mm, About Uncirculated, the only Presidential peace medal issued in a year other than…
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Hake’s Feb. 24-25 auction led by rare original comic art, historical and political memorabilia, Fleer #57 Michael Jordan rookie card, Negro League baseball treasures
2,266-lot auction also features elusive Star Wars and G.I. Joe figures, rare Transformers Jetfire 1986-’87 Fleer #57 Michael Jordan (HOF) rookie card, BGS-graded 9 Mint. Arguably the most iconic sports card of the modern era. Estimate $20,000-$35,000 YORK, Pa. – Last September, Hake’s Auctions set world record prices for pop-culture…
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Miller & Miller's online-only Advertising, Toys & Historic Objects auction, December 12th, is a huge hit with collectors
The 712-lot auction featured advertising signs, toys, breweriana, coin-ops, historic objects, general store, agricultural collectibles, telephones and more. The top lot of the auction was this Pace’s Races 5-cent horse race slot machine made in the United States in 1934, professionally restored mechanically and cosmetically (CA$29,212). NEW HAMBURG, ONTARIO, CANADA,…
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1819 Copy of Declaration of Independence Leads Heritage’s $1.1 Million-plus Americana Auction
Clyde Barrow’s tackle box, FDR wheelchair among treasures to soar past estimates Declaration of Independence: John Binns Version Published in 1819. DALLAS, Texas (September 18, 2020) – A copy of the Declaration of Independence that was published by The Democratic Press publisher John Binns and a daguerreotype of one of the partners whose…
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Swann Galleries Presents Second Annual Auction of LGBTQ+ History and Culture
August Auction to Benefit NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project Following the success of their inaugural Pride Sale in June of 2019, Swann Galleries will offer the upcoming LGBTQ+ Art, Material Culture, & History auction on August 13th, 2020. Nearly 300 lots will be presented, including key pieces from Robert Mapplethorpe,…
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Advertising, toys and historic objects, many of them Canadian in origin, are sold in Miller & Miller's June 20 auction
A Fry visible “Mae West” gas pump from the 1920s and a Canadian Kuntz tin lithographed beer tray featuring a St. Bernard dog graphic were two top sellers. Fry visible “Mae West” gas pump made in the US in the 1920s, 9 feet tall, stamped “Guaranteed Liquid Measure Co., Pittsburgh,…
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African American Art In the Spotlight at Case’s July 11-12 Auction
Sculptures and paintings by William Edmondson, Beauford Delaney, and Augusta Savage, along with two important African American quilts, headline the Summer Case Antiques Auction, set for July 11-12 at the company’s headquarters in Knoxville, Tennessee. The auction also offers a dazzling array of high-end estate jewelry and timepieces, American furniture and…
