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Morphy Auctions announces partnership with Beinfeld Productions, acquires stake in Las Vegas Antique Arms Show

May 16, 2019

57-year-old annual firearms show draws enthusiastic international contingent of exhibitors and attendees, including celebrities and legislators DENVER, Pa. – Dan Morphy, president of Morphy Auctions, has announced the Pennsylvania company’s newly formed partnership with Beinfeld Productions, producers of the industry-leading Las Vegas Antique Arms Show (LVAAS). “We’re very excited about our new association […]

Advertising & General Store

Las Vegas Location Announcement

April 25, 2019

Morphy’s West Coast division specializing in antique coin-operated and gambling machines and antique advertising will relocate to flagship operation in Pa. Following consolidation, Don Grimmer, Vice President of Morphy’s former Las Vegas gallery, will stay on as company’s Advertising & Coin-Op expert and sales team member. DENVER, Pa. – After five highly successful […]

Firearms

What to Consider When Buying a Machine Gun (part 3)

April 1, 2019

Machine Guns for the collector with historical priorities We discussed the different kinds of machine gun purchasers/owners in part 1 of this newsletter series, and subsequently zeroed-in specifically on what would make a good entry level machine gun in part 2. In this article we will examine guns with an appeal to the historical machine […]

Coin-Op & Gambling

Morphy’s plans lively April 12-14 Vegas auction featuring Old West relics, coin-op and gambling machines, pristine antique advertising

March 25, 2019

Featured: Robb cigar store Indian, 1915 prototype Coke bottle, rare Native-American art & implements, rare 1960s arcade booth to ‘Record Your Own Voice’ LAS VEGAS – All of the authentic Old West elements one would expect to see in a classic John Wayne movie will take center stage at Morphy Auctions’ Las Vegas gallery […]

Firearms

What to Consider When Buying a Machine Gun (part 2) – First Gun for Shooting Enthusiasts

March 25, 2019

In the previous newsletter article we discussed the three kinds of machine gun purchaser/owners, and what motivates them. Once you know which category of buyer that you are in, this will help you focus on the type of gun that is right for you. In this article we will address what might be a good […]

Firearms

What to Consider When Buying a Machine Gun (part 1)

March 19, 2019

When it comes to selling the most and getting the most for machine guns, Morphy Auctions, the successor after merger with James D. Julia is the leader in North America, and in fact since 2008 our total sales of machine guns have far out-performed any competitor. However, we still find that many gun collectors, or […]

Automobilia & Petroliana

Morphy’s rolls out premium-grade advertising signs, gas pumps and globes for April 3 Automobilia & Petroliana Auction

March 15, 2019

Rare, highly prized examples in unheard-of condition set to cross the auction block DENVER, Pa. – If condition is king, then expect a red carpet to be rolled out on April 3 as Morphy’s presents a regal auction line-up of gorgeous signs, gas globes and early pumps in a 746-lot Automobilia & Petroliana Auction. […]

Toy & Doll

Morphy’s to host March 13-14 sale brimming with nearly 1,600 fresh-to-market toys, banks, trains and dolls with prestigious provenance.

February 8, 2019

DENVER, Pa. – Although Morphy Auctions is a full-service auction house that has achieved world-record prices for decorative art, fine jewelry and firearms, it has its roots deeply embedded in the antique toy and bank community. Since opening its doors in 1997, Morphy’s has represented one distinguished collection after another, including the Stephen and Marilyn […]

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