by Edwin Bailey | Feb 7, 2025 | Blog, Coins
Would you believe that a single coin once sold for over $22 million at auction? Rare coins aren’t just collector’s items—they’re historical artifacts and high-value investments that continue to shatter records. With demand for numismatic treasures on the rise, the...
by Edwin Bailey | Jan 30, 2025 | Blog, Firearms, Guns
Have you ever thought about selling or buying a truly unique firearm? Maybe it’s a family heirloom you’ve been holding onto, or perhaps you’re hoping to find a rare piece to complete your collection. These firearms aren’t just tools—they’re history, craftsmanship, and...
by Edwin Bailey | Nov 4, 2024 | Blog
Text of a CSA soldier’s letter to his sister. Lot 248 in the Exceptional Estates auction, December 7, 2024. Some punctuation added for clarity. Camp six miles from Richmond, July 13 [1862] Dear sister, I improve the first opportunity that I have had of writing...
by Edwin Bailey | Oct 20, 2024 | Blog
Blackwell Auctions has obtained several important pieces by San Francisco designer John Dickinson (American, 1920-1982), which will be offered in the December event. Included are five of Dickinson’s signature rope stools (three white and two painted), an Etruscan...
by Edwin Bailey | Jun 29, 2024 | Blog
It’s early March, 2023. Our auction gallery is all set up for preview. Paintings are hung neatly on the slatwall, and shelves are full of interesting historic items. We’re all ready for the following weekend, when our semi-annual themed auction we call “The American...
