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Club chairs ... Dansk teakwood wares ... New sources for antiques and collectibles ... Die-cast cars ... Pay too much?
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Machine-Age Radios
These eye-catching radios can’t even pull in FM signals, let alone satellite radio, but collectors don’t care.
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Robots: Toys on the Move
Toy collectors became all wound up at the sale of Robert Lesser’s collection of space toys. This c.1960 Astroman robot walked away from the auction for $9,605, and some robots sold for lots more. Take our outer-space tour.
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Appreciating Plastic Chairs
The invention of plastics in the last century excited furniture designers. Chairs were made in new shapes and colors—and some sell today for bargain prices. This 1970s “Plona” folding chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti auctioned for just $60. We unfold more information about plastic seating.
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Don’t Throw Away Anything Baseball
The average person would throw out this empty Mickey Mantle glove box. But an above-average collector saved it and sold it for $2,115 at auction. Run over to our article to score more information on baseball throwaways.
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Dionne Quintuplet Dolls
When five identical girls were born to Elzire Dionne in rural Ontario in May 1934, no one thought all five would survive. So when they did, the public went crazy.
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R.S. Prussia: Mark of Quality
This R.S. Prussia cake plate would make an impression at any party. The plate, decorated with poppies and gold stenciled highlights, sold for $750 at a Kansas auction. We serve slices of R.S. Prussia facts.
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Editorial: Letter to Lee
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The Robot Guy
Dear Lee, The best part of our job is that we get to meet such interesting people—and the most interesting are collectors.
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Elgin Lighter
Q My great-grandfather was a salesman for the Elgin National Watch Co. Among his things I found this silver cigarette lighter with an Elgin watch built into the case. Do you know when it was made and what it’s worth?
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Teddy Roosevelt Bandana
Q I have a bandana with a picture of Teddy Roosevelt and another man on it. I don’t know who the second man is. Do you? And why did someone make a bandana like this?
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Tri-Ang Bus
Q This toy bus was originally given to my brother. It has decals that say “London Transport CF3, Putney, Kensington, Kings Cross.” The bottom of the bus is marked “Tri Ang Minic Toys.” Could you give me some information about this toy, including its value?
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Vedette Clock
Q Can you tell me the value of my wall clock? It’s marked “Vedette” and “Montceau-les-Mines.” I bought it while visiting London in the early 1980s...
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