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Advertising & General Store

Morphy’s lively Las Vegas Coin-op & Antique Advertising Auction closes nears $4M mark

April 24, 2024

Top lots: Caille Bros Musical Triple Eclipse upright slot machine, $147,600; figural Mr Peanut point-of-purchase roaster/dispenser, $135,300; Caille Bros Loving Cup dual-wheel slot machine, $79,950 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Morphy’s April 11-13, 2024 Coin-Op & Antique Advertising sale brought old-school fun to Las Vegas and reaped the rewards with a full house of motivated […]

Firearms

Morphy’s to unleash bonanza of fine firearms, militaria and Part II of celebrated Paul Friedrich arms and Gold Rush collection, May 7-10

April 18, 2024

Featured Colts: US Army-purchased Model 1875 ‘Long Model’ Gatling gun, 1851 Navy Revolvers made for Italy’s King Victor Emmanuel II, pair of pre-WWII gold-inlaid Officers Model Double-Action Revolvers DENVER, Pa. – Collecting elite firearms and militaria is an interest that has captivated crowned heads, presidents and history buffs for centuries. The study of such […]

Advertising & General Store

Auction company CEO and antique advertising expert Rich Penn joins Morphy Auctions in newly-created role of Market Development Officer

April 17, 2024

Morphy’s to launch series of auctions featuring Rich and Sharon Penn’s exceptional personal collection of antique advertising and country store antiques, Dec. 6-8, 2024 in Las Vegas DENVER, Pa. – Dan Morphy, founder and president of Morphy Auctions, announced today that renowned Iowa auction company CEO and antique advertising specialist Rich Penn has joined […]

Coin-Op & Gambling

Morphy Auctions is ready to entertain with rare antique coin-ops and advertising signs, April 11-13 in Las Vegas

March 22, 2024

Caille Bros Musical Triple Eclipse upright slot machine from 1960s ‘Dobby Doc’ Nevada warehouse find leads stellar lineup with $150K-$300K estimate DENVER, Pa. – At the turn of the 20th century, coin-operated machines could be found nearly everywhere, from arcades and boardwalks to hotel lobbies and bars. They stood ready to entertain, dispense a […]

Automobilia & Petroliana

All roads led to Vegas for Morphy’s smash $4.26M Automobilia & Petroliana Auction

March 15, 2024

Neon ruled: Polly Gas sign featuring company’s parrot mascot left its perch at $138K, while a stunning Mohawk Gasoline sign with a Native-American motif commanded $105K LAS VEGAS – America’s entertainment mecca – Las Vegas – is known for its dazzling neon, and not just outdoors. Fabulous vintage neon signs to rival anything on […]

Toy & Doll

Star Wars figures, sports cards and antique toys landed in the top 10 at Morphy’s fun-filled Feb. 14-16 auction

February 29, 2024

Lot of 5 exotic Spanish Star Wars figures brought the force, going 22 times high estimate; Lionel Mickey Mouse Circus Train set originally priced at $2 glides to $10,765 DENVER, Pa. – Toys and banks of a century ago joined contemporary pop-culture classics at the top of prices realized, February 14-16 at Morphy Auctions. […]

Automobilia & Petroliana

Automobilia and petroliana collectors can fill ’er up at Morphy’s Feb. 24-25 auction in Las Vegas

February 13, 2024

1,247-lot sale features porcelain and neon signs; gas pumps and globes; service station display items and wall clocks; 85 vintage oil cans + 68 lots of railroadiana LAS VEGAS – It’s time for automobilia and petroliana collectors to rev up their engines and head for Las Vegas, where Morphy’s will host an exciting February […]

Western and Native American Art and Collectibles

Morphy’s and Brian Lebel’s Old West Events lasso big $2.2M result with Las Vegas auction

February 12, 2024

Top lot: Edward H. Bohlin’s personal silver mounted gun belt, a 14-year custom production that sold to a bidder from Texas for $307,500 LAS VEGAS – America’s neon mecca, Las Vegas, has no shortage of attractions, and the latest to see its name “in lights” was Morphy’s January 26 auction held in association with […]

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