Archive for June, 2007

General Grant sword makes $1.6M at Civil War auction

Monday, June 25th, 2007

A sword that once belonged to General Ulysses S- Grant brought a winning bid of more than $1.6 million in an auction of Civil War items.
The diamond-encrusted sword was 1 of the marquee items among the 750 to be auctioned yesterday and today in Gettysburg.
Heritage Auction Galleries of Dallas is hosting the auction at the […]

SURFING GREAT AUCTIONS BOARD ON E-BAY-BENFIT KEEP NORTH SHORE COUNTRY

Sunday, June 24th, 2007

One of Andy Iron’s surfboards from his 2005 Triple Crown winning quiver is being auctioned at E-Bay and all of the proceeds are going to help Keep the North Shore Country.Go to E-Bay.com and search for item 120132188044.
This is a good opportunity for surf enthusiasts and collectors to own a piece of surfing history while […]

Titanic items for auction

Saturday, June 23rd, 2007

Auctioneers are preparing to sell off recovered artifacts from the Titanic next week along side other ocean liner memorabilia.
Christie’s says the deck log of the SS MacKay-Bennett - the second ship to arrive on the scene after the Titanic went down - is the most significant rescue ship artifact ever offered for sale.
Experts estimate the […]

Kaminski Auctions Summer Estate Sale -July 14

Saturday, June 23rd, 2007

Kaminski Auctions, one of Massachusetts’ premier antiques and fine art auction houses, announces their July 14 Estate Auction. This exciting auction features an eclectic mix of antiques, art, furniture and decorative accessories from multiple estates in Massachusetts and beyond. The auction takes place under the large tent at Kaminski Auctions on Saturday, July 14, 2007 […]

Grant’s sword and Custer’s flag for Gettysburg auction

Friday, June 22nd, 2007

The two items are among more than 750 that will be put up Sunday and Monday in Gettysburg — site of the 1863 tide-turning Civil War battle — by Heritage Auction Galleries of Dallas. Online and phone bidders will also participate.
The silk, swallow-tailed flag was made by Custer’s wife, Elizabeth, and carried into battle during […]