Archive for June, 2008

Braided Hair Large Cent Struck on Half Cent Flan Discovered in Mason Jar!

Monday, June 30th, 2008

Rare Error To Make Its First Appearance at Heritage’s July 2008 Baltimore ANA Auction
Dallas, TX. An amazing Braided Hair large cent struck on a half cent planchet will be making its first public auction appearance at our 2008 Baltimore ANA Signature® Auction. The coin has been consigned by a very private Northwest family whose members […]

Fontaine Spring Clock Auction Takes over $1.2 million

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

A magnificent E. Howard & Co. #61 astronomical floor regulator, consigned from an estate in Baltimore and never before offered for sale, soared to $195,500 at a Spring Clock Auction held June 14 by Fontaine’s Auction Gallery. It was the second highest amount ever paid for a Howard astronomical regulator and was by far the […]

Hal Hunt May 4 Auction Highlights

Saturday, June 14th, 2008

A dazzling 2.20-carat Marquise diamond ring set in white gold, with a total weight of 4.69 carats and carrying an appraised value of around $40,000, slipped onto a new finger for $18,700 at a multi-estate sale held May 4 by Hal Hunt Auctions.
The diamond ring was the top lot of the auction.
Following are additional highlights […]

Records Shattered At R.E.A. Auctions

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

Economic caution in the high-end baseball card and memorabilia market was nowhere in sight at Robert Edward’s record-setting May 3 auction in Watchung, New Jersey. The most anticipated baseball card and memorabilia auction in the world always generates great excitement and strong prices, but nothing could have prepared collectors, dealers, and market watchers for the […]

Antique Doorknob Auction

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

Web Wilson will present a short, sweet, antique doorknob auction that opens on Saturday, June 7, at 10 a.m. EDT. The auction is posted at AntiquesYes.com and bidding will stay open for a week, until Saturday, June 14
The Short, Sweet Antique Hardware Auction will open Saturday, June 7 at 10 a.m. EDT and the lots […]