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One Famous GoDaikin Robot Collection
If you are a dedicated reader of this article over the past six plus years, then you know the one collectible that gets me excited more than anything else is robots. Not just any robot though, I’m talking about [...]
Battle of Bunker Hill Loss Petitions
I’ve recently been cataloging loss petitions for the Battle of Bunker (or Breed’s) Hill I’ve been compiling for some time. They are scattered through the volumes of documents at the Massachusetts State Archives, and it’s taken a long time [...]
Preparing for the Gold Peak
Regardless of what you like to invest in, every market is cyclical in that it goes through periods of peaks and valleys. Markets are always changing, and it is our job to monitor them. Of all the collecting trends [...]
“Bullets fit for his Gun” Ammunition at the Outbreak of the Revolution
Many times, I’ve been asked about musket balls and how they fit in the bore of a gun during the American Revolution. Unlike today where the bullet fits tightly into a rifled bore, this was not the case for [...]
Becca’s Blog: Maestro Seiji Ozawa
Recently, Bruneau & Co. has had the privilege of handling pieces from one of the orchestral world’s greatest estates: the incredible Seiji Ozawa. Ozawa (1935-2024) was an internationally renowned Japanese conductor, known for his wild hair and penchant for [...]
New School vs. Old School: Comic Con vs. Comic Show
Everyone has their opinion on what a “comic con” or “comic show” means to them. What you expect to see, who you expect to see, what you are going to do. These are the factors you consider when deciding [...]
Becca’s Blog: Ancient Objects and Curios
Hello everyone! Long time no see! Did you all hear about our upcoming Ancient Objects and Curios Auction? We are entering an interesting and fun era with an auction dedicated to classical antiquities, Hindu & Buddhist art, fossils & [...]
Patriot’s Day 2024, the 249th Anniversary
For me, Patriot’s Day goes on all year long. I’ve been infatuated with the American Revolution since I was a 7-year-old kid and was in Concord and Lexington for the 200th anniversary. This year, the “official” start for me [...]