13 Press Releases

Tag: Dan Morphy

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  AuctionDaily

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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…

  Oct 16, 20
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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…

  Sep 17, 20
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  Art Daily

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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…

  Aug 10, 20
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  Art Daily

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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 &…

  Aug 5, 20
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  Art Daily

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  Classic Shaker sewing table stitches up a big win at Morphy's $3.2M Fine & Decorative Arts Auction

  Circa-1840 Shaker dropleaf sewing table composed of butternut, cherry, pine and possibly basswood. Probably from the Shaker community of Hancock, Massachusetts; attributed to family elder David Terry. Attracted 69 bids and sold for $98,400 against an estimate of $5,000-$10,000. DENVER, PA.- The spotlight may have been shining on a stellar array…

  Jul 27, 20
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  Morphy's hits the jackpot with $3M auction of antique coin-op machines, advertising

  Mills ‘Twin Chicago’ double upright slot machine that accepts both quarters (‘Two Bits’) and nickels, with musical attachment. All original from top to bottom and inside out. Sold within estimate for $79,950. DENVER, PA.- For many collectors, Morphy’s Coin-op and Antique Advertising Auction originally scheduled for March and delayed until June 20-21 due…

  Jul 8, 20
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  ArtFixDaily

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  Antique gold and platinum pocket watches tick with precision, awaiting start time of Morphy’s June 30 auction

  DENVER, Pa. – Times may change, but time never does. Whether measured by the Greenwich Royal Observatory clock in England or a bedside digital alarm clock, a day is universally considered to be a 24-hour period with 60 minutes in each hour. And as Morphy’s Tuesday, June 30 auction attests,…

  Jun 22, 20
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  Revolutionary War tomahawk auctioned in Pennsylvania for world-record $664,200

  Made by future general Richard Butler while an armorer at Ft. Pitt (1765-1770), signed tomahawk was carried to battle by Lt. John McClellan of Pa. Riflemen Extremely important and fine silver-mounted and inlaid presentation pipe tomahawk signed ‘R. (Richard) Butler’ and inscribed to Lt John McClellan. Sold for $664,200. Morphy…

  May 29, 20
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  High-octane petroliana sets the pace at Morphy’s $1.2 million Gas & Oil auction, May 13-14

  DENVER, Pa. – It pays to advertise, but investing in rare oil and gas company advertising signage pays even better. That’s the conclusion that can be drawn from Morphy Auctions’ May 13-14 Automobilia & Petroliana sale, which garnered excellent prices across the board and totaled $1.2 million – 20% more…

  May 27, 20
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  Morphy's May 27-29 auction presents unrivaled selection of Founders & Patriots Militaria

  One of only three known Fort Pitt horns by the noted artist known as the ‘Pointed Tree Carver,’ 1760s, images of the Allegheny/Monongahela River confluence, hunter, animals, the British Great Seal, and labeled ‘PITSBOURG.’ Book example. Estimate $20,000-$30,000. DENVER, PA.- May is a month in which America honors its military, both…

  May 4, 20
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  Morphy Auctions to roll out premium-grade automobilia/petroliana, May 13-14

  Outstanding Shell Gasoline two-piece porcelain neon sign with all four original mounting brackets, 61 x 54 x 6in. Estimate $9,000-$13,000. DENVER, PA.- For well over a century, the partnership of commercial art and groundbreaking technology has propelled American companies to global prominence by means of advertising signs. Whether depicting popular mascots…

  Apr 22, 20
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  Art Daily

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  Rare German Disney Toys Take A Toothy Bite Out Of Morphy's $1.6M Auction

  Jean Roullet (French) ‘Snake Charmer’ musical automaton depicting an exotic dancer with a serpent. Sold for $55,350. DENVER, PA.- “A fantastic sale with extremely strong prices” is how Morphy Auctions’ president Dan Morphy summarized the upbeat toy and bank event held live on March 10-11 at the company’s central Pennsylvania gallery. Nonstop…

  Mar 23, 20
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  Morphy’s Shines Spotlight on Rare Antique Toys, Banks and Figural Novelties, Plus Out-of-This-World Space Toys in Sept. 24-25 Auction

  Circa-1880 ‘Roller Skating’ cast-iron mechanical bank expected to make $80K-$120K Although Morphy Auctions is one of America’s largest and busiest auction houses, with a year-round calendar of sales in many categories, the Pennsylvania-based company launched its business in 1997 with a specialty in fine antique toys and banks. Their enduring…

  Sep 3, 19