Commemorating a historic moment in time Olympic participation medals have their origins with the first Modern Games, held in Athens in 1896. Officially called commemoratives, these medals are presented to all athletes and officials as remembrances of the Games. Although usually struck in bronze, there have been medals struck in steel, copper, pewter and other […]
‘Beautiful works of art’ Although posters were used to promote the Olympic Games from the very beginning, it was not until the 1912 Stockholm Games that the first official Olympic posters were produced. Originally, Olympic posters were a much-needed vehicle for advertising and were affixed to walls, displayed in shop windows, and exhibited in train […]
Diplomas: Over a century of history Olympic diplomas are certificates presented to Olympic winners and participants. It’s a tradition dating back to the first Modern Olympics in 1896. The diploma designs are truly unique, with wonderful graphics, often with bright and vivid colors. The designs reflect the eras in which they were made. In current […]
Shining a light on excellence One of the most dramatic events of an Olympic Games is the Olympic torch relay, which involves thousands of people and covers much of a host country’s geography. No other aspect of the Games is seen in person by as many people, and it is one of the few chances […]
Going for the gold (and bronze, and silver) This Olympics spotlight focuses on winner’s medals. The ultimate goal for any Olympian is to stand upon the podium and receive a medal as one of the top three finishers in an event. Officially called “prize medals,” the Olympic Games’ highest awards – bronze, silver and gold […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: In 2015, I had the opportunity to interview musician Chris Lamy, in advance of RR’s curating his collection of Ramones memorabilia, which sold at auction for more than $60,000. Here’s the fun result of our conversation. — KP Granite State connection Tell me: What were you 50-somethings doing in southern New Hampshire in […]
Hail to the chief! We’re known for our selection of incredibly well preserved signed documents and artifacts relating to US Presidents, dating back to American colonial times. From Gen. George Washington, to those who serve in Washington in this century, we have the Rare and Remarkable items from these history-making political figures. Collector Raleigh DeGeer […]
What a year it was! There were certainly plenty of things to talk about in 2017, from politics to entertainment to social commentary. These now-and-future icons of our time period will remind us of who we were, what we did, and how we felt about it, and perhaps will be some collector’s sought-after memorabilia someday. […]
Capturing a moment Why is the Pop Culture collectibles market so hot? In every lifetime, there are people or events that forever epitomize a moment in time. Whether it defines an entire decade or one poignant turning point, these emotions will be linked in our collective psyche to a specific time and place in our […]
Icons of the zeitgeist We’ve selected our (decidedly biased) Top 20 Pop Culture icons of the 20th century. Do you agree with our 20/20 hindsight? Comment on the blog post, below! Marilyn Monroe Elvis Presley The Beatles Michael Jackson Madonna Babe Ruth Muhammad Ali Michael Jordan James Dean Elizabeth Taylor Andy Warhol Walt Disney […]
