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Firearms

Morphy’s Sept. 15-17 Firearms & Militaria auction features nearly 1,200 lots of antique and collectible firearms of superior quality and historical significance

Featured: Colt 1921 Thompson machine gun used to wound gangster “Pretty Boy” Floyd; Colt Single Action Army revolver with provenance to member of Gen Custer’s 7th Cavalry regiment   DENVER, Pa. – The Colt 1921 Thompson machine gun used to wound the gangster Charles “Pretty Boy” Floyd, and a Colt Single Action Army revolver with […]

Firearms

The Flieger-Selbstlader-Karabiner 15 (FSK 15)

The Flieger-Selbstlader-Karabiner 15 (FSK 15)   Every so often a firearm crosses the auction block that represents far more than a collectible—it represents a turning point in firearms history.   The rifle before you is one of those firearms.   Known in German service as the Flieger-Selbstlader-Karabiner Model 1915, or FSK 15, this rifle began […]

Automobilia & Petroliana

Morphy July 15-16 Automobilia, Petroliana & Soda Advertising Auction tallies a robust $1.6M

Highlights: 1940s Harbor Petroleum Products porcelain sign with seaplane graphics, $54,120; 1939 Harley-Davidson EL Knucklehead motorcycle, $40,590; 1930s Ford porcelain neon sign, $31,200   DENVER, Pa. – A clean 1940s Harbor Petroleum Products porcelain sign with seaplane graphics glided to $54,120; a 1939 Harley-Davidson EL Knucklehead motorcycle roared off for $40,590; and a 1930s Ford […]

Western and Native American Art and Collectibles

Revolver with ownership attributed to outlaw Jesse James tops $100,000 at Morphy’s Old West & Native American Art Auction held June 20 in Santa Fe

Other Highlights: Sculpture by Frederic Remington titled The Rattlesnake, $86,100; silver parade saddle by Nolte-Olsen in San Francisco circa 1937, $46,750; 18K Waltham hunting cased pocket watch, $27,060   SANTA FE, NM – A Manhattan Arms Navy Series IV Single Action Percussion Revolver with ownership attributed to the outlaw Jesse James hit the mark for […]

Fine & Decorative Arts

Morphy’s June 10-11 Fine & Decorative Arts auction featuring nearly 1,200 high-quality lots outperforms at more than $3.5 million

Highlights: Tiffany Studios Hydrangea ‘Snowball’ leaded-glass floor lamp, $442,800; original Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) oil painting, $166,050; 14K white gold graduated diamond necklace, $63,960   DENVER, Pa. – An important Tiffany Studios Hydrangea “Snowball” leaded-glass floor lamp lit up the room for $442,800; an original Norman Rockwell oil painting titled The Growth of a Leader rang […]

Morphy’s July 15-16 Automobilia, Petroliana & Soda Advertising auction is loaded with nearly 1,300 lots of rare and desirable collectibles

Featured: 1940s Harbor Petroleum Products porcelain sign with seaplane graphics; 1939 Harley-Davidson EL Knucklehead motorcycle; 1947 Indian Chief Model 347B bike; rare petroliana signs   DENVER, Pa. – An exceptionally clean example of a 1940s Harbor Petroleum Products porcelain sign with seaplane graphics; two rare and desirable vintage motorcycles – a 1939 Harley-Davidson EL Knucklehead […]

Toy & Doll

Soldiers, marbles, baseball and lunchboxes score big in Morphy’s $1.8M Toys & General Collectibles Auction

Highlights: Circa-1893 W Britains Germanic Royal Fusilier soldier set, $51,660; 1954 Superman metal  lunchbox & Thermos, $31,980; Christensen Agate No. 1 guinea marbles boxed set, $49,200   DENVER, Pa. – A 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle rookie card and a circa-1893 W Britains Germanic boxed set of royal fusilier soldiers brought identical selling prices of $51,660 […]

Western and Native American Art and Collectibles

Morphy’s to host live auction of outstanding Western art and antiques on June 20, during the 36th Annual Old West Show in Santa Fe

Highlights: Manhattan Arms Navy Series IV single-action percussion revolver with ownership attributed to Jesse James; sculpture by Frederic Remington titled The Rattlesnake, cast in 1,000ozt of .999 silver   SANTA FE, NM – Collectors of Western art and antiques will have two reasons to visit historic Santa Fe, New Mexico, over the weekend of June […]