Past Auctions

This single-owner auction from the estate of Dr. Sandra Harmon-Weiss and Dr. Richard Weiss reflects a lifetime devoted to scholarship, service, and collecting. Their shared passion for American history and the arts is evident in a collection that includes 18th- and 19th-century antiques, fine silver, and personal and historical objects. A highlight is a gold brooch by Paul Revere, bearing his “PR” hallmark twice—a rare link to the American Revolution. Other items include Revolutionary-era currency, engraved bookplates, Victorian “lover’s eye” miniatures, mourning jewelry and textiles, a flame-stitch purse from 1774, and 17th-century Dutch brass tobacco boxes. Fine jewelry by Cartier and Boucheron adds European elegance. The auction also features Chinese export porcelain and samplers, along with a large selection of coin silver. Period furniture to include a Chester County Octorara chest and fine Persian Rugs to include Heriz, Kashan, and Hamadan, are also significant portions of this collection. Other highlights include mourning textiles and samplers, some bearing 19th-century expressions of grief and remembrance; Westtown (Weston) School sampler, Together, these pieces embody the Weiss’ commitment to preservation and connoisseurship.  

This Home & Décor sale offers a diverse mix of antiques, silver, books, jewelry, and collectibles. Highlights in silver include a Sheffield tea set and Gorham sterling pieces. A large selection of books features early 20th-century collecting, reference, history and maritime ephemera. Ceramics range from Minton porcelain to a Qing dynasty export plate. The Asian Antiques category includes Chinese snuff bottles and Satsuma pottery. Photography lots feature daguerreotypes and tintypes in period frames. Toys include an LGB train set and slot cars. A small group of Furniture includes Asian-style cabinets. Primitives includes sleds, snow shoes, sewing kits, Shaker boxes, bottles, stoneware, and more.

This auction features gold, silver, costume, and coin jewelry along with wristwatches and group lots. Highlights include 14k gold rings set with diamonds, aquamarine, coral, ruby, garnet, and topaz. Bracelets and chains appear in 14k yellow gold, including box, rope, and link styles. Earrings include 10k and 14k gold settings with gemstone accents. Brooches and pins feature both gold-filled and sterling silver examples, along with enamel and acrylic costume pieces. Sterling silver jewelry includes hoop and gemstone earrings and pendants. Costume jewelry groupings include necklaces, bracelets, and pins in rhinestone and enamel designs. Coin jewelry includes unmarked chains with Canadian and Liberty-themed coin charms. Watches are offered in groups, mostly unbranded, spanning both mechanical and quartz movements. Materials include 10k, 14k, 18k gold, sterling silver, and gold-filled metal.

This auction presents a comprehensive assortment of vintage tennis memorabilia and accessories. Notable among the offerings are vintage wooden and steel rackets from makers like Wilson and Spalding, including a Jack Kramer Autograph model. Themed medals include sterling and engraved examples dating to the early 20th century. Tennis trophies range from Heintz sterling on bronze examples to figural awards. Sterling silver souvenir spoons feature tennis motifs, and early tennis buttons include celluloid and enamel examples. Additional categories include wooden racket presses, tennis puzzles, signed event programs, and decorative planters and bookends. These items reflect the historical and cultural presence of tennis across competitive, collectible, and decorative domains.

This discovery art auction includes a range of 20th-century and contemporary works across several media. Oil on canvas is the dominant category, with works including a beach landscape, forests and portraits. The print section includes lithographs such as David Cowles’s “Bono” and a historical reproduction of J.J. Baralets’s “View of the Water Works at Centre Square.” Watercolor offerings include landscapes and figure studies by artists like Alma Irene Doyle Burke. Oil on board paintings primarily depict winter scenes and landscapes. Pastel entries include still lifes such as “Apples II” by Beverly Vidal Swartz. Additional media include mixed media compositions and sketch archives like the one by William Micheel. Many pieces are signed, dated, or noted with inscriptions. This sale offers collectors a wide selection of paintings, drawings, and prints across major modern artistic formats and styles.

This auction features a broad mix of sports memorabilia, pop culture collectibles, and vintage décor. Key sports items include a Danbury Mint Yankee Stadium model, Eagles memorabilia, a 2008 World Series ball, and jerseys from the Yankees and Giants. Athlete-themed collectibles range from Michael Jordan and Allen Iverson bobbleheads to a Babe Ruth commemorative plaque. Entertainment offerings include Peanuts character dolls, New Yorker magazine covers, and Marilyn Monroe prints. Beatles, Springsteen, and Rolling Stones memorabilia also appear alongside Looney Tunes figures. Household items include a handmade star quilt, Coca-Cola lamp, and a table with an aerial view of Yankee Stadium. Apparel lots feature vintage coats, a Dolphins pullover, and themed hats and ties. Americana and vintage-themed pieces include a Zamboni coin bank, decorative clocks, and a Grolsch Beer wall opener. Paper collectibles and stamps related to New York round out the offerings.

This premium Franklin Mint collection auction features an impressive array of commemorative medals, coins, and collector sets spanning multiple collecting categories. The auction includes significant American historical pieces, international commemoratives, religious-themed collections, and specialty items. Highlights include the Great Patriots of the United States medal collection, gold and silver American Eagle coins with the classic Walking Liberty design, and the artistically impressive World's Greatest Stamps collection in a display album. Notable religious items feature The 23rd Psalm ingot collection with biblical scenes, while international offerings include Polish commemorative Zlotych proof coins honoring European historical figures. Franklin Mint Sterling Christmas Ornaments with carol-themed medals provide seasonal collecting interest, while a signed Mount Everest commemorative medal bearing authentic Hillary and Norgay signatures adds historical significance. This auction represents a rare opportunity to acquire premium commemorative items from the Franklin Mint and other prestigious issuers, with appeal to collectors of history, numismatics, and fine commemorative art.