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Colt Model 1875 ‘Long Model’ Gatling gun sets new world auction record, selling for $381,300 DENVER, Pa. – Morphy’s May 8-10, 2024 auction series featuring stellar military, civilian and sporting arms, with an opening session devoted to Part II of the Paul Friedrich Gold Rush and arms collection, stormed its way to a grand […]
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Sensational Hires Root Beer ceramic soda fountain set manufactured by Villeroy & Boch and believed to be a sole survivor is expected to sell for $40,000-$80,000 LAS VEGAS – Soda fountain memorabilia is pure American nostalgia, harkening back to a time when the local soda shop or drug store was the place where everyone […]
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DENVER, Pa. – On the opening day of their May 8-10 Premier Firearms & Militaria sale, Morphy’s set a new world record for a Colt Model 1875 Gatling gun sold at auction. The all-original, high-condition “Long Model,” complete and mounted on its original “N.J.” marked field carriage, rolled past its $200,000-$300,000 pre-sale estimate to declare […]
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Top lots: Caille Bros Musical Triple Eclipse upright slot machine, $147,600; figural Mr Peanut point-of-purchase roaster/dispenser, $135,300; Caille Bros Loving Cup dual-wheel slot machine, $79,950 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Morphy’s April 11-13, 2024 Coin-Op & Antique Advertising sale brought old-school fun to Las Vegas and reaped the rewards with a full house of motivated […]
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Featured Colts: US Army-purchased Model 1875 ‘Long Model’ Gatling gun, 1851 Navy Revolvers made for Italy’s King Victor Emmanuel II, pair of pre-WWII gold-inlaid Officers Model Double-Action Revolvers DENVER, Pa. – Collecting elite firearms and militaria is an interest that has captivated crowned heads, presidents and history buffs for centuries. The study of such […]
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Morphy’s to launch series of auctions featuring Rich and Sharon Penn’s exceptional personal collection of antique advertising and country store antiques, Dec. 6-8, 2024 in Las Vegas DENVER, Pa. – Dan Morphy, founder and president of Morphy Auctions, announced today that renowned Iowa auction company CEO and antique advertising specialist Rich Penn has joined […]
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Caille Bros Musical Triple Eclipse upright slot machine from 1960s ‘Dobby Doc’ Nevada warehouse find leads stellar lineup with $150K-$300K estimate DENVER, Pa. – At the turn of the 20th century, coin-operated machines could be found nearly everywhere, from arcades and boardwalks to hotel lobbies and bars. They stood ready to entertain, dispense a […]
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Neon ruled: Polly Gas sign featuring company’s parrot mascot left its perch at $138K, while a stunning Mohawk Gasoline sign with a Native-American motif commanded $105K LAS VEGAS – America’s entertainment mecca – Las Vegas – is known for its dazzling neon, and not just outdoors. Fabulous vintage neon signs to rival anything on […]
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