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Leonardo da Vinci’s “Salvator Mundi,” considered by many to be the Holy Grail of the old masters, sold for a record $450,312,500 after 19 minutes of fierce bidding between two determined buyers on Wednesday night at Christie’s Auction House in New York City. The identity of the bidder was not provided by the auction house. Read More …
So what’s under your food today, a paper plate, dinnerware or possibly some fine china? With Thanksgiving coming up (my favorite holiday) I thought I’d write about dinnerware. Our formal dinnerware usually has a story or special meaning attached to it. For me, our formal dinnerware was my mother-in-law Silvia’s. We only bring them out Read More …
DALLAS – A guitar played by Bob Dylan at notable concerts in 1970s has sold at auction for nearly $400,000. Heritage Auctions in Dallas says a buyer requesting anonymity paid $396,500 Saturday for the singer-songwriter’s 1963 Martin D-28 acoustic guitar. The company says Dylan played the guitar through his set at George Harrison’s Concert for Read More …
Childhood Flashback I love the Looney Tune collectible glasses, especially the 1973 – 1975 collections. They remind me of all the great cartoons I enjoyed as a kid on Saturday morning. Finding the prize This year I found a few places that were selling them at retail cost, usually $10 – $15. But I need Read More …
The throaty purr of an old engine, the swooping lines, the gleaming chrome trim — there are plenty of reasons why collectors are drawn to the aesthetics and construction of classic cars. Not surprisingly, the interest in classic and collectible cars has increased dramatically over the past decade, pushing car values up as much as Read More …
Estate sales are great places to buy big ticket items, like furniture. Not only can you find great deals, you’re bound to run into some unique designer pieces- like midcentury modern or well known furniture brands noted for quality, like Drexel or Heritage. Estate Sale Furniture Buying Guide
My pick list for “A Picker’s Paradise” round two on Nov. 4th @ 10am 30 Armand Drive Hilton, NY 14468. Round One was awesome and this one looks like it will also be a good one! Lot’s of tools & engines are pictured here. Some items of interest & what I found out about each item Power Tools Read More …
Ever wonder if going to auctions can be profitable? I went to a Reynolds Auction this weekend to find out if it was possible and yes it is! They run a smooth show and this auction has lots to offer (Part 2 is on 11/4/17 10 am – same address). Before going out I checked Read More …
Food – what would it be with out cooking utensils? Who knew how collectible some of them are. We all have heard of Pyrex, the brand name of glass cooking ware of Corning Inc. But there’s more then just Pyrex to collect! Iron Cast Pots & Pans There is nothing like cooking with a cast Read More …
If you’re looking for a collectable Corvette, you may want to think about buying a brand new one. The Bowling Green Daily News reports that Chevrolet will stop building the 2018 model on January 22 after a total of just four months of production. Chevrolet won’t say why. The Bowling Green factory where the Corvette Read More …