by Edwin Bailey | Dec 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
Several 1940s circus banners will be offered in the December 9th auction, The ICONIC Sale. Several of these appeared in an episode of American Pickers (season 20, episode 19) titled “Freaky Florida.” They are from the estate of James Sigler, a...
by Edwin Bailey | Nov 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date of Release: Nov. 27, 2023 Original Polaroid cover shot from Michael Jackson ‘Thriller’ LP to star at Dec. 9 auction Alternate cover shots – including with tiger cub – and camera that celebrity photographer Dick Zimmerman used at the photo...
by Edwin Bailey | Mar 7, 2023 | Blog
Lot 250 in The American Sale on March 18 may well be the most historically significant item we’ve ever handled: Teddy Roosevelt’s personal pocket watch, a gift from his sister, Corinne, given to him in 1898. Frankly, it’s not much to look at....
by Edwin Bailey | Mar 1, 2023 | Blog
Blackwell Auctions deals with a lot of firearms, antique and modern. In the American Sale, we’re offering about seven dozen of them. (A complete list of them appears below.) Please know this, though, if you’re interested in bidding on a firearm made after...
by Edwin Bailey | Feb 28, 2023 | Blog
It was none other than Sitting Bull who bestowed the nickname “Little Sure Shot” on American sharpshooter Annie Oakley, who features prominently in the American Sale on March 18. Several items personally owned by Oakley will be offered, including a French carriage...
