Edged Weapons, Armor & Militaria

Historical weapons expert Brian Manifor appointed Firearms Acquisitions & Promotions Specialist at Morphy Auctions

Historical weapons expert Brian Manifor appointed Firearms Acquisitions & Promotions Specialist at Morphy Auctions   A fifth-generation Californian and former USMC officer, Manifor will spearhead the Western states expansion of Morphy’s Firearms, Militaria & Edged Weapons Division   DENVER, Pa. – Dan Morphy, founder and president of Morphy Auctions, takes great pleasure in announcing the […]

Toy & Doll

Morphy’s August 9-10 2022 Toys & Collectibles Auction

Date of Release: July 19, 2022 Morphy’s August 9-10 2022 Toys & Collectibles Auction yields bonanza of rare robots, space toys, banks, playsets, marbles, high-grade comic books & monster model kits. DENVER, Pa. – Many a great toy and bank collection is highlighted by rarities acquired from Morphy’s, which still holds the world record for […]

Morphy’s July 12-14 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria Auction

Morphy’s July 12-14 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria Auction follows four-century timeline highlighted by rare and important weapons and war relics DENVER, Pa. – Morphy’s July 12-14 Collectible Firearms & Militaria Auction serves as a grand showcase for 1,471 lots of expertly vetted antique and vintage weapons and relics, many with noteworthy provenance. The top-notch […]

Fine & Decorative Arts

Record Breaking Sale at Morphy Auctions

Date of Release: June 10, 2022 Morphy Auctions sells Tiffany Studios ‘Poppy’ lamp for $541,200, eclipsing prices for all other Tiffany productions offered in their past auctions DENVER, Pa. – On June 9, Morphy Auctions sold a rare circa 1905-1910 Tiffany Studios “Poppy” leaded-glass table lamp for an astounding $541,200 (inclusive of 23% buyer’s premium). […]

Automobilia & Petroliana

Bobby Knudsen Jr. Collection

May 23, 2022 Morphy’s secures right to auction peerless Bobby Knudsen Jr Collection of Petroliana & Soda Pop Signs Fabled collection, 90% of which is graded 9.0 condition or better, will be offered in series of three unreserved auctions over 12-month period, with debut sale slated for fall 2022 DENVER, Pa. – Morphy Auctions is […]

Firearms

Military history comes to life at Morphy’s May 17-18 auction of Early Arms, Militaria, and Extraordinary Firearms

Featured: 1776 Revolutionary War officer’s musket, early 19th C. US flag from family of Stephen Decatur Jr, pre-1873 Colt ‘pinch-frame’ revolver, Teddy Roosevelt 1905 presentation drilling DENVER, Pa. – Antique and collectible firearms of superior quality and great historical importance await bidders at Morphy’s mid-May auction event, with two distinct sessions that, together, offer significant […]

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 […]