MUNICH – Helmets and edged weapons dating from the ancient world through the 19th century, exquisite Kunstkammer objects, finely decorated powder flasks and exhibits from European history dominated the 66th Auction of Hermann Historica. All specialist areas represented by … More
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1901 Olds replica to drive 4,500 miles for veterans
A 1901 Olds replica built in the 1960s is going to travel 4,500 miles in 90 days to raise money for wounded veterans and their families. Raymond F. Pittam, former paratrooper, will leave May 22 from the Sun Dial Bridge, … More
Competitve bidding drives Cowan’s sale to $1.65 million
CINCINNATI – Cowan’s Auctions, Inc. Historic Firearms and Early Militaria Auction on May 1-2 realized $1.695 million in sales. Over 1,500 people from over 15 different countries bid on the telephone, online and in Cowan’s salesroom for the 1,600 lots. … More
Craig Gottlieb Auction No. 9 is open for bidding
Craig Gottlieb Auction No. 9 is now open to bidding. He has more than 300 quality items online, each fully illustrated and described in detail. Bidding ends on May 18. Read on to see a few items we at Military … More
WWI watch fobs tell stories
By Stephen J. Shaw One of the most fashionable and useful accessories in America through the turn of the 20th century was the watch fob. Watch fobs are still in use, although not always in a fashion sense. A … More
National WWII Museum salutes the fallen for Memorial Day
Victory Belles to sing; history scholars to speak in moving public ceremonies NEW ORLEANS – The National WWII Museum will observe Memorial Day 2013 on Monday, May 27, in ways large and small, colorful and solemn. The public, Museum staff … More
Cowan’s Auctions to host 3-Day historic firearms auction
CINCINNATI — Cowan’s Auctions, Inc. is announces a 3-day live salesroom auction of historic firearms, militaria and class III weapons from the collection of Richard Wray. Day one of the auction will take place on April 30 in Cowan’s salesroom … More
Dalton Gang rifle to cross the auction block
A Historic Dalton Gang 1876 Winchester Rifle will be sold Sun May 5th, 2013 at California Auctioneers Ventura Ca. Confiscated from Bill Dalton by Sheriff E. W. Kay when Kay arrested him after the Ceres Train robbery attempt in Tulare County, California, 1891. More
Favorite Find: Grandfather’s souvenir bracelet
By Scott E. Neal When I first realized what I was looking at on that dealer table at the OVMS show several years ago, it struck me that I must have this item. There, in front of me, was an … More
Julia’s $13.5M firearms sale exceeds expectations
FAIRFIELD, Maine – James D. Julia’s firearms auction March 11-12 saw more than 850 lots sold, bringing $13.5 million. Approximately 350 lots (over 40% of all items offered) generated $10,000 or more with 10 items in excess of $100,000. One … More
