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Collecting guides, market stories, and notes from the gallery.
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The Lobster Phone
Also referred to as the Aphrodisiac Telephone, the Lobster Telephone is a surrealist object created by Salvador Dali. Dalí created 11 lobster telephones…
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How to Start Collecting Guitars
Guitars have long been a popular instrument for both musicians and collectors alike, with many people drawn to their beautiful craftsmanship, rich…
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Artist Spotlight: Wood Block Artists
Japanese woodblock prints began being produced during the Edo period (1603 – 1867). “To create a woodblock print in the traditional Japanese style,…
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What is Depression Glass?
Many of you are probably wondering what Depression glass is. Depression glass is a type of dinnerware that was mass-produced in the…
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Barbie’s in the attic? You could be sitting on thousands of dollars!
Prior to the introduction of Barbie, most dolls were models of infants and toddlers. But Ruth noticed that her daughter, Barbara, enjoyed…
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The Princesses of Porcelain
Power Couple in Porcelain The work of their family can be found in the White House and in the homes of world…
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Legends of the 1950s & 1960s “The Mick”
Mickey Mantle, long after his death in 1995, remains one of the most complex and fascinating sports figures in American history. The…
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Wax Packs & Boxes
Baseball cards are among the most recognizable and most numerous pieces of sports memorabilia. Collectors stubbornly hold onto rare cards as their…
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Uranium Glass
What is Uranium Glass? German chemist Martin Heinrich Klaproth discovered uranium in 1789, and the first documented reference to uranium glass dates…
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Murano Glass
You have already heard the name of Murano, nearly always associated with Glass. However, you should know that Murano is not a…
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The Infamous Billy Ripken 1989 Fleer Error Card: A Baseball Card Controversy
During the late 1980s, baseball card manufacturers were racing to keep up with soaring demand, pumping out as many cards as possible.…
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Blue Box Auction Gallery Cryptocurrency Acceptance
Blue Box Auction Gallery is making its journey into the world of cryptocurrency by accepting Ethererum (ETH), the currency of the Ethereum…
