# Blue Box Auction Gallery: Bid, Win, \& Sell Confidently

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## Posts
- [Fifty Years Among Paperweights: A Conversation with Roger G\. Jacobsen](https://www.blueboxauction.com/fifty-years-among-paperweights/): He bought his first two paperweights not knowing what they were, just that something about them stopped him\. Fifty years later, Roger G\. Jacobsen looks back on a life spent chasing rare weights, building friendships across the paperweight world, and the pieces that taught him what real quality looks like\.
- [Royalty, Writers, and a White Rose in Glass: The Unlikely Obsession That Captivated Victorian Society](https://www.blueboxauction.com/royalty-writers-and-a-white-rose-in-glass-the-unlikely-obsession-that-captivated-victorian-society/): In 1948, Truman Capote encountered Colette's glass paperweights, sparking a fascination that intertwined literature and art\. The history of these objects, originating from 19th\-century France and cherished by notable collectors, reflects their profound beauty and complexity\. Their enduring appeal highlights a cultural connection to craftsmanship and timeless beauty\.
- [The Man Who Put a Forest Inside Glass: Paul Stankard and the Rise of the Botanical Paperweight](https://www.blueboxauction.com/the-man-who-put-a-forest-inside-glass-paul-stankard-and-the-rise-of-the-botanical-paperweight/): Paul Stankard, a pioneering glass artist, transforms traditional paperweights into intricate botanical sculptures that capture the essence of wildflowers and insects\. His self\-taught techniques blend precision and artistic vision, elevating his work to museum\-grade significance\. Stankard's creations exemplify a unique blend of craftsmanship, art, and nature, impacting contemporary glass art profoundly\.
- [Rare 1892 National Geographic Magazine Sells at Auction for $8,430](https://www.blueboxauction.com/rare-1892-national-geographic-magazine-sells-at-auction-for-8430/): What makes a 133\-year\-old magazine worth thousands of dollars, and what collectors should know before their next find\.
- [From Sand to Sculpture: The Evolution of Decorative Glass](https://www.blueboxauction.com/from-sand-to-sculpture-the-evolution-of-decorative-glass/): Glass is one of the most remarkable materials humans have ever mastered\. What began as small ancient beads has evolved over thousands of years into monumental sculptures and treasured works of art\. Discover how the story of decorative glass mirrors the story of human creativity itself\.

## Portfolios
- [The Doctor's Collection](https://www.blueboxauction.com/case/the-doctors-collection/)
- [Port of Virginia Nautical Art Collection](https://www.blueboxauction.com/case/port-of-virginia-nautical-art-collection/)
- [Nostalgic Coin\-Op](https://www.blueboxauction.com/case/coin-op/)
- [Minerals and Natural Wonders](https://www.blueboxauction.com/case/minerals-and-natural-wonders/)
- [Million Dollar Jewelry Auction](https://www.blueboxauction.com/case/million-dollar-jewelry-auction/)

## Categories
- [Uncommon Collectibles](https://www.blueboxauction.com/category/uncommon-collectibles/)
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- [Jewelry](https://www.blueboxauction.com/category/jewelry/)
- [Coins](https://www.blueboxauction.com/category/coins/)
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