Calamity Jane’s rifles set to auction at Heritage
A pair of rifles owned by Martha Jane Canary, better known as the famous Old West character Calamity Jane, are heading for auction next month. The two guns, a Percussion […]
2020-01-27
American Silk City Diner leads at RM Sotheby’s
A classic American Silk City Diner was the runaway star of the Dingman Collection sale at RM Sotheby’s in Hampton, New Hampshire this week. The unusual lot sold for $336,000, […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-06-27
The Guggenheim mining ledger to star at Nate D Sanders
On June 28, Nate D Sanders will offer a spectacular piece of American history – the Guggenheim mining ledger. The lot, valued in excess of $40,000, tells the story of […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-06-20
Original vintage roadside diner to sell at RM Sotheby’s
How’s this for a piece of classic Americana? An entire vintage roadside diner is about to cross the auction block at RM Sotheby’s this month. The 1940s diner has been […]
2018-06-11
JH Dance Confederate Dragoon revolver to sell
A rare JH Dance & Brothers Confederate Dragoon revolver will lead Heritage Auctions’ March 17 Western Americana and Texana sale in Dallas. JH Dance was founded in 1862 to provide […]
2018-03-05
Rare Detective Comics #27 offered for the first time
An ultra-rare CGC 5.0-graded copy of Detective Comics #27, the comic book that introduced the world to Batman, will sell at Hake’s Americana on March 13-15. With an estimate of […]
Important General Custer document leads historic Americana sale
From Babe Ruth to the Battle of Little Bighorn – the current sale at One of a Kind Collectibles features a treasure trove of historic Americana. The online auction, which […]
2017-11-29
Rare JFK painting could top $50,000 at Heritage Auctions
A highly rare painting by President John F. Kennedy is expected to sell for more than $50,000 at auction. The oil painting will cross the block as part of Heritage […]
2017-11-24
World’s best vintage Star Wars toy collection to sell at Hake’s Americana
Hake’s Americana is set to present a remarkable collection of vintage Star Wars toys in their November 2017 auction. The Russell Branton Collection features a complete set of toys made […]
2017-10-10
The wooden gun that links two of the Old West’s greatest legends
A simple wooden gun linking two of the American Old West’s most legendary figures is heading for auction in Ohio. The gun was carved by notorious outlaw Frank James, and […]
2017-09-05
Hake’s Americana 50th anniversary sale tops $1 million
Hake’s Americana has celebrated its 50th anniversary in style, with an auction of pop culture memorabilia that realized more than $1 million. The sale, which featured everything from concert posters […]
2017-03-28
Mad Magazine Beatles cover art leads Hake’s Americana anniversary sale
Hake’s Americana is celebrating its 50th anniversary in the business this month, with the first of three special sales featuring a treasure trove of vintage pop culture collectibles. Leading the […]
2017-02-24
Bowie knife owned by Jim Bowie’s brother set for $200,000 auction
A Bowie knife owned by Rezin Bowie, brother of the American folk hero Jim Bowie, could sell for up to $200,000 as part of an upcoming sale at Morphy Auctions. […]
2016-12-13
Records tumble in $2.4 million Abraham Lincoln sale at Heritage
A sale dedicated to the life and times of Abraham Lincoln has set new records at Heritage Auctions in Dallas. Held in conjunction with The Rail Splitter, a publication for […]
2016-09-20
Lincoln parade flag leads political memorabilia at Hake’s Americana
An incredibly rare Abraham Lincoln parade flag will lead a stunning selection of political memorabilia at Hake’s Americana next month. The online sale will feature more than 500 political items […]
