What’s in the Attic? by Linda Hamer Kennett (reprinted with permission) The world’s Fair of 1893 offered visitors a strange concoction of popcorn, nuts and maple syrup. This confection, unnamed at the time, was an instant hit with the public. For the next…
Advertising Memorabilia
Petroliana and Automobilia Collectibles Auction Results
TEXACO MARINE LUBRICANTS SINGLE-SIDED PORCELAIN SIGN MADE IN 1959 REALIZES $6,325 AT 3-SESSION SALE HELD NOV. 6-7 BY MATTHEWS AUCTIONS (RAYMOND, Ill.) – An outstanding Texaco Marine Lubricants single-sided porcelain sign, made in 1959 and rated 9.25 out of 10…
Rare Toy, Bank and Arcade Auction
The Contents of a Fire Fighting Museum, a Private Arcade Machines Collection and Nearly 150 Rare Toys and Banks will be Sold April 9-11, 2010 The three-day weekend event will be held in Ann Arbor, Mich., by Showtime Auction Services. (ANN ARBOR, Mich.) – Nearly…
Bow Front Violano Nets Top Dollar at Showtime Auction
(Ann Arbor, Mich.) – A rare bow front violano music player, made around 1910 by the Mills Novelty Company of Chicago and professionally restored in excellent playing condition, soared to $137,500 at a three-day multi-estate sale held October 10-12 by Showtime…
2008 Hess Mini Toy Truck
2008 Hess Mini Toy Truck Brings Twice the Fun to Collectors and Kids Financial News – Yahoo! Finance Press Release Source: Hess Corporation Friday May 23, 2008 “NEW YORK, May 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — A recreational van with an accompanying dune…
George Cross Collection grosses $2.7 million
EXTREMELY RARE EL-BART DRY GIN TIN ADVERTISING SIGN REALIZES $60,500 AT SALE OF THE GEORGE CROSS COLLECTION HELD APRIL 11-13 IN ANN ARBOR
M&M Collectibles
Collectors find M&M candies are rare treats The San Diego Union-Tribune By Jane McBride BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE August 5, 2004 “SULPHUR, La. – M&M memorabilia collectors don’t straddle the fence when it comes to personality. As their club motto…




