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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 &…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
