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Historical weapons expert Brian Manifor appointed Firearms Acquisitions & Promotions Specialist at Morphy Auctions
A fifth-generation Californian and former USMC officer, Manifor will spearhead the Western states expansion of Morphy’s Firearms, Militaria & Edged Weapons Division DENVER, Pa. – Dan Morphy, founder and president of Morphy Auctions, takes great pleasure in announcing the appointment of Brian Manifor to the position of Firearms Acquisitions &…
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Spectacular Tiffany Studios lamp sells for record $541K at Morphy’s June 8-10 Fine & Decorative Arts Auction
Timeless circa-1920s Cartier Art Deco platinum and diamond drop earrings were hotly pursued, finishing at $98,400 against an estimate of $20,000-$30,000 DENVER, Pa. – During the second session of their June 8-10 Fine & Decorative Arts Auction, Morphy’s sold a rare circa 1905-1910 Tiffany Studios “Poppy” leaded-glass table lamp for…
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Morphy’s June 8-10 Fine & Decorative Arts Auction features 75 art-glass lamps including extraordinary Tiffany Studios ‘Poppy’ with rare Favrile-glass base, and choice Amphora pottery
Other highlights: fresh-to-market paintings, art glass, bronzes, silver, cylinder & disc music boxes; collections of antique sleigh bells, figural & mechanical canes, napkin rings, wedding bells DENVER, Pa. – A fine and decorative arts selection of incomparable quality awaits bidders at Morphy Auctions on June 8, 9 and 10. The…
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Morphy Auctions reports blockbuster year with 2021 sales exceeding $50M
Highlights: Colt Buntline single-action Army Revolver with 16in barrel, $288K; 4 French & Indian War powder horns, $216K; Shoot the Chute mechanical bank, $156K; Keith Haring vase, $84K DENVER, Pa. – Morphy Auctions is pleased to report a year of unprecedented new-buyer interest and stellar results across all categories in…
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Connoisseur’s selection of coin-ops, mechanical music machines and antique advertising headlines Morphy’s Nov. 4-6 auction
Featured: Star Trade Register musical trade stimulator, Mills Double Dewey, superb Euro. music boxes, Brown Derby neon sign, Grandmother Predictions fortune-teller machine DENVER, Pa. – At the turn of the 20th century, a pocketful of nickels or quarters was all a patron needed for thrills and entertainment at a saloon,…
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Morphy’s to auction highly important Bill Myers Collection of Historical Antique Firearms, Edged Weapons & Early Militaria, Sept. 29
Featured: Kentucky rifles, flintlock pistols, silver-mounted knives, explorer Alexander Mackenzie’s historical pipe tomahawk, exquisitely engraved powder horns DENVER, Pa. – On Wednesday, September 29, Morphy’s will auction the revered Bill Myers collection of antique firearms, edged weapons and early militaria. The 163-lot boutique auction is devoted exclusively to Myers’ holdings,…
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Figural weathervane depicting Native American, rare Keith Haring vase ignite firestorm of bidding at Morphy’s $2.6M Fine & Decorative Arts auction
Strong interest shown in virtually every category, including classical European antiques, Americana, Art Nouveau and latter-20th-century American design Rare and important double-signed Keith Haring vase featuring some of the artist’s iconic motifs, including crawling baby and dancing man. Height: 15½ inches. Provenance: Scottsdale, Arizona private collection. Sold for $84,000 against…
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Morphy’s presents exceptional fine and decorative art, luxury watches, jewels, Tiffany lamps, coins, silver and bronzes, June 8-9
Special highlight: 19th-century molded and weathervane depicting full-bodied Massasoit Indian with bow and arrow atop directional arrow – estimate $200,000-$400,000 Molded and gilded-copper weathervane depicting full-bodied standing Massasoit Indian with bow and arrow atop directional arrow with molded zinc arrowhead. Made by Harris & Co., Boston, late 19th century. Estimate…
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Morphy’s May 18 Early Arms & Militaria Auction features early American flintlock rifles and pistols, Revolutionary War sabers, French and Indian War powder horns
Top highlight: Inscribed Kentucky long rifle presented by Marquis de Lafayette to Tuscarora Iroquois Indian guide Chief Tunis, estimated at $200K-$500K Important and historical Kentucky long rifle presented by Marquis de Lafayette to Tuscarora Iroquois Indian guide and friend Chief Tunis, who traveled with him during the American Revolution and…
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Morphy’s May 11-15 marathon auction to showcase collector favorites including coin-ops, antique advertising, petroliana and railroadiana
Historic five-day auction offers 3,400 amusement-themed lots spanning the 19th through mid-20th centuries Great Northern Railway reverse-on-glass advertisement promoting ‘2 Great Trains,’ the Empire Builder and the Western Star, 79 7/8 x 31 x 22in. Saved from demolition circa 1959 by a Great Northern employee in Washington state. Estimate $75,000-$150,000…
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Brady collection of high-condition antique mechanical banks commands $2M at Morphy’s Feb. 27 auction
Extraordinarily rare ‘Shoot the Chute’ bank soars to $156,000; European tin banks unexpectedly power their way into the top 10 J. & E. Stevens Shoot the Chute bank. Features Buster Brown and his dog Tige in a boat, poised to ride down a chute and knock a coin into the…
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Morphy’s to auction stellar Bob and Judy Brady antique mechanical bank collection at Feb. 27 no-reserve live gallery event
One of America’s finest, Brady collection includes exquisite examples of Shoot the Chute, blue-base Mikado, Dentist, Girl Skipping Rope, Roller Skating, Merry-Go-Round, many other rarities Rex Mikado bank. Illusionist makes coin appear under one hat then disappear, only to reappear under a second hat. Blue-base variation. Comes with English coins.…
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David Cruz, former US operations manager of revered British gunmaker Holland & Holland, joins Morphy Auctions as firearms specialist
In his new role, Cruz will focus primarily on high-end and historically important sporting firearms Morphy Auctions’ newly appointed sporting firearms specialist David Cruz, a 20-year veteran of Holland & Holland, gunmakers to royalty and heads of state. Image provided by David Cruz DENVER, Pa. – Dan Morphy, founder and…
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Luxury watches, exquisite jewels, Tiffany lamps and Amphora powered Morphy’s glittering $4.3M holiday auction
Platinum Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar wristwatch doubles high estimate at $240,000; Amphora ‘Spitting-Coin Dragon’ vase roars at $52,800, Tiffany lamp exceeds $100K Fine and rare platinum Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar wristwatch, Ref. D34714, with box and papers, purchased new in Paris in 1994. Sold for twice…
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Morphy’s issues a call to arms with a powerful Dec. 15-18 auction series featuring field & range firearms, edged weapons, militaria
Civil War rarities include mobile military telegraph field unit and inscribed sword presented in 1862 to Lincoln-appointed US Military Supervisor of the Telegraph Japanese kabuto (warrior’s helmet) with 69 ‘ken,’ or iron plates; menpo, fukigaeshi, three-lame shikoro. Estimate $5,000-$8,000 DENVER, Pa. – A high-caliber lineup of arms and militaria awaits…
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Morphy’s presents exceptional fine and decorative art, magnificent jewels and watches from prestigious collections, December 8-10
Featured: Rare Tiffany lamps, fantasy-themed Amphora pottery, 5.79-carat platinum diamond ring, important “flown” Omega Speedmaster Mir 365 chronograph wristwatch Victorian heart-shape brooch featuring natural blue pear-shape sapphire, approximate weight 5.52 carats, framed by 15 mixed old mine-cut cushion diamonds, topped with a bow set with 15 smaller diamonds. Accompanied by…
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Esteemed Mel Getlan collection is star attraction of Morphy’s Oct. 29-31 Coin-Op & Antique Advertising Auction
Caille Bros. Triple Centaur Jackpot musical upright slot machine is a unicorn – the only known example of its type – and is expected to sell for $200K-$300K Only known example of a showstopping Caille Bros., ‘Triple Centaur Jackpot’ musical upright slot machine. Accepts nickels/quarters/nickels in its three separately operating…
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Dr. Joshua Tauber appointed Antique Lamps & Lighting Consultant at Morphy Auctions
Tauber brings extensive specialty experience in Tiffany and other Art Nouveau and Arts & Crafts lamps and glass Dr. Joshua Tauber DENVER, Pa. – Dan Morphy, president and founder of Morphy Auctions, has announced the appointment of Dr. Joshua Tauber as Antique Lamps & Lighting Consultant. Tauber joined the company’s…
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Morphy Auctions presents formidable lineup of Edged Weapons, Armor & Militaria, Aug. 18-19
Rare, recently discovered ‘Improved Pattern’ Bowie knife made by Schively, Philadelphia, circa 1830s. Straight-back blade has 11 3/16-in sharpened false edge. Excellent original condition with incised and nickel-silver-accented leather sheath. Not believed to have been recorded or illustrated in any reference books. Estimate $30,000-$60,000. DENVER, PA.- While writers may offer a…
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Morphy's rolls out Field & Range Firearms Auction, Aug. 11-13
German Blaser over/under shotgun/rifle B95 combination gun with case and additional barrel set. Two Zeiss Diavari-Z scopes. Estimate $5,000-$8,000. DENVER, PA.- No matter how impressive a collector’s gun display may be, there’s always room for one more high-quality firearm if it’s on par with those being offered at Morphy’s August 11-13 Field &…
