News & Announcements

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]

Morphy Auctions announces new European division with headquarters in Switzerland

Partnership with CBR Trading AG, d.b.a. Munitionsdepot.ch will expedite consignment of European firearms & militaria collections, antique toys, fine & decorative art, jewelry and more to US auctions   DENVER, Pa. – Morphy Auctions officially became a multinational company today as founder and president Dan Morphy announced the launch of a European division based in […]