Firearms

Antique gun authority Dan Mackel appointed Firearms Specialist at Morphy Auctions

A former firearms dealer, Mackel comes from a family of gun collectors and history buffs     DENVER, Pa. – Dan Morphy, founder and president of Morphy Auctions, has announced the appointment of Dan Mackel to the full-time position of Firearms Specialist. Formerly a consultant to Morphy’s, Mackel joins the formidable team of experts that produces […]

Popular Pieces: August 2020 Field & Range Firearms and Edged Weapons, Armor, and Militaria Sales

A good way for collectors (and auctioneers) to keep a finger on the pulse of the market is to watch what’s garnering the most attention with bidders. This is most easily done through post-sale reports, but thanks to the wonderful world of computers, auction hosts can see how many hits pieces are getting leading up […]

The Death of a Legend: Joseph Manton

In 2005, Nigel Brown, the legal advisor and secretary to the Gun Trade Association and team member of the British Association for Shooting and Conversation, published British Gunmakers: Volume 1, London. Rightfully considered one of the authoritative books on British gunmaking data, what gun would you have chosen to adorn the cover? Perhaps a Boss […]

Morphy’s presents The Susquehanna Collection of antique furniture, historical firearms, decorative and fine art in Jan. 16 single-consignor auction

Highly refined 40-year collection includes unique Revolutionary War long guns and powder horns; 18th C. Philadelphia and NY furniture; paintings, fraktur   DENVER, Pa. – On January 16, Morphy Auctions will launch its 2020 roster of high-profile gallery events with the 220-lot sale of an extraordinary Pennsylvania collection. Dubbed “The Susquehanna Collection,” the unique assemblage […]

Toy & Doll

Morphy’s shines spotlight on rare antique toys, banks and figural novelties, plus out-of-this-world space toys in Sept. 24-25 auction

Circa-1880 ‘Roller Skating’ cast-iron mechanical bank expected to make $80K-$120K   DENVER, Pa. – Although Morphy Auctions is one of America’s largest and busiest auction houses, with a year-round calendar of sales in many categories, the Pennsylvania-based company launched its business in 1997 with a specialty in fine antique toys and banks. Their enduring leadership […]

Fine & Decorative Arts

American and European fine and decorative art unstoppable at Morphy’s $3.3M auction held June 18-19

Russian vase by unknown manufacturer commands $141,450 – 157 times high estimate   DENVER, Pa. – When Keats wrote, “A thing of beauty is a joy forever – its loveliness increases,” he unwittingly created a tagline for Morphy Auctions’ $3.3 million Fine & Decorative Arts sale held June 18-19. The breathtaking array of European and […]

Fine & Decorative Arts

Exquisite Tiffany & Galle lamps, prized Amphora, paintings, old silver and jewels add luster to Morphy’s June 18-19 Fine & Decorative Arts Auction

Also featured: American furniture, clocks, Asian and folk art, massive Bakelite collection   DENVER, Pa. – Imagine a selection of fine and decorative art whose quality is so superior, it all might easily have come from mythical Downton Abbey or the grandest of Newport estates. That’s the impression collectors might get while browsing through Morphy’s […]

Edged Weapons, Armor & Militaria

Highly important 1864 Civil War ‘Colored Troops’ pictorial battle flag set to lead Morphy’s June 13 Edged Weapons, Armor & Militaria Auction

Likely the only surviving regimental battle flag of its type, it depicts a Black soldier waving goodbye beneath the motto ‘WE WILL PROVE OURSELVES MEN’   DENVER, Pa. – One of the most historically important American treasures ever to pass through Morphy Auctions’ gallery is the centerpiece of the central Pennsylvania company’s June 13 Edged […]