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• Bonhams Presents the Sandy Lerner Collection

  19-08-2026 16:53 via antiquetrader.com
  
  Tiffany & Co.: An 18K Gold Pendant Brooch.New York –  This fall, Bonhams will present The Sandy Lerner Collection, an exceptional and personal journey of fine art and collectibles, alongside refined home furnishings and interiors from the renowned Ayrshire Farm residence of American businesswoman and philanthropist Sandy Lerner (b.1955). Encompassing nearly 1,000 lots, the collection ref
  
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• Americana Advertising Adds Charm to Keystone Auction

  19-08-2026 15:22 via antiquetrader.com
  
  Finck’s Overalls cast-iron pig coin bank, 1885, 4” L × 8” W × 3” H, $140.The spirit of hard work and ingenuity was prominent in Keystone Auctions’ June 7 Country Store Antiques, Advertising, and Americana Auction. Antique cameras, vintage holiday decorations, unusual furniture, tramp art, comic books, cast-iron toys, and stoneware were among the many different types of collectibles that crossed the auction block. The advertising section included signs ma
  
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• Lighting the Way

  19-08-2026 14:47 via antiquetrader.com
  
  All images are courtesy of the Neon Museum, Las Vegas.For decades, neon signs beckoned travelers from America’s highways, their colorful glow promising everything from a hot meal and a comfortable bed to live entertainment or a tank of gasoline. As automobile travel flourished during the 20th century, illuminated signs became more than advertising. They became landmarks, welcoming visitors, defining downtowns, and creating unforgettable identities for businesses large and small.Historic si
  
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