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Johnson’s Automatic RI Field Trip
Take a trip with Joel Bohy & Jonathan Cook to Cranston, Rhode Island to confirm the location of the Johnson Automatics factory, which produced firearms during WWII! Hard to believe the building still stands, and is just around [...]
A History of Matchbox
Since I wrote an entire article dedicated to the History of Hot Wheels, it only makes sense to follow it up with the story of their biggest competitor, Matchbox! Actually, since Matchbox came before Hot Wheels, I probably should [...]
Becca’s Blog: The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Hey everyone! Welcome to my blog once again! Can you believe the year is almost over? Time really does fly by faster the older I get. Tell you what though, no matter what age I am, I’m never too [...]
A Musket from the Siege of Boston and Before
A few months ago, a friend contacted me about a musket and bayonet he had purchased, and since this era wasn’t really his thing, he shipped it off to me. From the few pictures that had been sent, I [...]
Becca’s Blog: Mickey & Minnie Mouse
Hey everyone and welcome back to my blog! Time sure flies by, can you believe that there’s only one month between now and the new year? Since it’s November, we can officially celebrate the birth of an American power [...]
Why do trains remind us of Christmas?
With the holidays fast approaching, some vintage toys we have in the gallery and coming up for auction in December struck me with a bit of nostalgia: a large collection of model trains. Consigned from a single owner, big [...]
Press from Live Auctioneers- Ruth Orkin ‘Israeli Teenager’ print showcased at Bruneau and Co. Nov. 6
CRANSTON, R.I. — An original signed and dated print by famed photojournalist Ruth Orkin is the top lot in Bruneau & Co.‘s Fine & Decorative Arts sale on Monday, November 6. The catalog is now available for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. The 438-lot sale [...]
Major Comic Book Find!
Watch our behind the scene video of Travis finding an Amazing Fantasy #15 (first appearance of Spider-Man)!