Dinner in Camelot
The date was June 20, 1959. John F. Kennedy, then a United States senator from Massachusetts, was campaigning across the country for the 1960 Democratic nomination for president. Campaigning with him was his wife, Jacqueline.
Political Collectibles: “Honest Old Abe” Ribbon
Mathew Brady’s photographs of Abraham Lincoln have long been popular collectibles. Brady’s familiar photo of Lincoln’s bearded face adorns every five-dollar bill and penny coin.
Political Collectibles: “Honest Old Abe” Pictured in1860 Campaign
Mathew Brady’s photographs of Abraham Lincoln have long been popular collectibles. Brady’s familiar photo of Lincoln’s bearded face adorns every five-dollar bill and penny coin.
WorthPoint CEO Will Seippel Nominated for Two Prestigious AeA Awards
ATLANTA, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ — Will Seippel, Founder and CEO of Atlanta-based WorthPoint Corporation, an Internet-based data and media company that offers a vast database of sales records on art, antiques and collectibles, has been nominated for two prestigious “2008 Spirit of Endeavor Awards” by the AeA Southeast Council.
Rep. Melvin Watt D-NC Proposes Civil Rights Quarter Dollars
Civil rights leaders and events are the latest proposal for quarter dollar coin designs.
Rep. Watt D-NC introduced legislation to establish circulating quarter dollar coins with reverse designs that are emblematic of some forty prominent civil rights leaders and important events.
Antique English silver-plated candelabra (a pair)
I did post a blog a few weeks back, trying to date and identify this beautiful pair of silver-plated candelabra, standing approx 20 inches high. A lady called Anita suggested I try to find the maker’s name, but I don’t know where to look. Now I cannot find my original blog. These candelabra have been in my family (who originate from England) for many generations.
WorthPoint Hosts “Cool Kids Art Contest”
Hundreds of children and their parents are stopping by the WorthPoint booth at the American Presidential Experience.
Beijing Olympic Collectibles? Phelps Takes the Gold
For sports collectibles enthusiasts, the 2008 Summer Olympics—so far—can be summed up in two words: Michael Phelps. The swimmer, who now has more gold medals than any other Olympic athlete in history, appears well on his way to capturing the eight many predicted he would earn at the Beijing Games.
BRONZE 1943-S Lincoln Cent Discovered
A previously unrecorded 1943-S Lincoln cent erroneously struck on a bronze planchet has been acquired by Rare Coin Wholesalers of California. The coin has been certified as AU-53 by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC).