Prized Colts, Remingtons featured in Milestone auction Sept. 26

Remington Beals Navy revolver made only in the years 1861-62, .36 bore, 7¼ in barrel, exquisite engraving attributed to L.D. Nimscke. Arguably the finest, most highly decorated revolver of its type extant. Estimate $12,500-$17,500. Milestone Auctions image

WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – Milestone Auctions’ Premier Firearms Auction is an event that collectors of antique and modern guns have elevated to “must-attend” status. Known for its tremendous variety of high-quality arms and authoritative catalog descriptions, Milestone’s Premier sales traditionally feature rifles, shotguns, pistols and revolvers made by the most respected American and overseas manufacturers. The company’s next Premier Firearms Auction is slated for Saturday, Sept. 26, at Milestone’s suburban-Cleveland gallery. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Jasper52 book auction examines US history Sept. 16

The title page of Henry Howe’s landmark two-volume encyclopedia of the state of Ohio, 1896 updated and expanded version of the original 1847 edition. Estimate: $95-$115. Jasper52 image

NEW YORK – The liquidation of an antiquarian book dealer’s private collection continues in a Jasper52 auction on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The auction, which contains many items never listed before in any forum, has many titles focusing on U.S. history. Bid absentee or live online exclusively through LiveAuctioneers.

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Moran’s Traditional Collector sale Sept. 23 offers fresh décor  

A Ferdinand Liebermann porcelain sculpture titled ‘Schreck.’ Estimate: $3,500-$4,500. Moran’s image

MONROVIA, Calif. – John Moran Auctioneer’s Traditional Collector auction on Sept. 23 is filled with 295 lots of quality furnishings, décor, art and more for every sophisticated taste. Names synonymous with quality like Tiffany & Co., Reed & Barton, François Linke, Rolls Royce can be found throughout the sale. With all lots and condition reports online, browsing from the comfort of home has never been easier. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Art Deco clocks: bold and modernist

This wedge-form Art Deco gold, sapphire, enamel and agate Cartier desk clock earned $18,000 + the buyer’s premium in September 2014 at Hindman. Photo courtesy of Hindman and LiveAuctioneers

NEW YORK – Clocks of varying styles and types to suit all tastes are avidly collected but a particularly interesting period in clocks was during the 1920s and ’30s when sweeping changes in design were made. Having a bold streamlined look, Art Deco clocks are some of the most striking.

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Sealed Pokémon box set sells for world-record $198K

The sealed Pokémon booster set broke a world record Thursday when it sold for $198,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions

DALLAS – A rare sealed Pokémon booster set broke a world record Thursday when it sold for $198,000 Thursday, Sept. 10, in Heritage Auctions’ Comics & Comic Art Auction. View the fully illustrated catalog on LiveAuctioneers.

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