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  • Jewelry and Timepieces: Discovery Auction

    Jewelry and Timepieces: Discovery Auction

    Friday, December 6 at 10:00 am | Absentee, Phone, and Online Bidding Only
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  • Historic Photography: Timed Auction

    Historic Photography: Timed Auction

    Auction Begins to Close: Monday, December 16 at noon (ET)
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  • Fine and Decorative Art: Discovery Auction

    Fine and Decorative Art: Discovery Auction

    Thursday, December 12 at 10:00 am | Absentee, Phone, and Online Bidding Only
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  • Ancient Art of the Eastern Woodlands: Live Auctioneers Timed Auction

    Ancient Art of the Eastern Woodlands: Live Auctioneers Timed Auction

    Live Bidding Begins: Monday, December 16 at 12:00 pm ET | Bidding will occur exclusively on Live Auctioneers
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ARMS & ARMOR AUCTION

Rare Colt Model 1883 Gatling Gun

Incredibly Rare Colt Model 1883 Gatling Gun Sells for $222,000

 
AMERICAN HISTORY AUCTION

Rare Antebellum Image of Slavery Sells for $324,500

Rare Antebellum Image of Slavery Sells for $324,500

 
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