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Reno, NV, USA, December 18, 2024 -- A Carson City (Nev.) Branch Mint Troemmer special bullion balance scale used from 1870-1893 sold for $62,500 to take overall top lot honors at massive, seven-day Autumn Gold Auction held November 21st thru 27th by Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC, online and live in the Reno gallery. Over 4,300 lots in many categories came under the gavel. The 31-inch-tall special bullion balance scale was built into a waist-high table for ease of use at the Carson City Branch Mint. The set, which came with two framed signs, was on display at the Nugget Casino in Nevada for about 70 years. It was the most important numismatic artifact to surface in decades, and surpassed its $50,000 pre-sale high estimate, to the surprise of no one. The auction featured a broad selection of unique items and rare collectibles that included numismatics, gold, minerals, fine art, antique furniture, political memorabilia, philatelic, jewelry, toys, tokens, medals and more. It was a hybrid sale of sorts. The first four days were held online and live in Holabird’s gallery. The last three days were an online-only, automated timed auction. “This was one of our largest auctions to date,” said Fred Holabird, the president and owner of Holabird Western Americana Collections. As for what was up for bid, Mr. Holabird said there was “just about everything imaginable. You name it, we probably had it in one form or another.” Following are additional highlights from the seven-day colossus, presented in order of higher to lower prices realized. All prices quoted include an 18 percent buyer’s premium. Internet bidding was facilitated by iCollector.com, Invaluable.com, Auctionzip.com and LiveAuctionbeers.com. An authentic Tiffany Studios (N.Y.) three-bulb table lamp with a 16-inch diameter Favrile leaded glass Acorn design shade and gilt bronze base, 22 inches in height, brought $18,750. A placer gold and quartz nugget discovered in Wright Creek, about 20 kilometers east of Atlin, British Columbia, weighing 5.96 troy ounces and 90 percent gold, changed hands for $16,875. A solid silver pig presented to John Ascuaga of the Nugget Casino and Resort in Sparks, Nevada, for his involvement in the 25th Nugget Rib Cookoff of 2013, weighing 102 troy oz., hit $9,062. A rare and uncirculated 1865 $500 Confederate currency banknote (Florida, CR 44), a key issue in the Florida Civil War State Note series, one of only 380 printed, rated R7, realized $9,375. An exceptionally rare Kelly miner’s candlestick, 11 ½ inches long and manufactured in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1909, one of only a few known, in nice condition, commanded $6,875. A Spanish 2 Escudos 22k gold doubloon coin minted in Seville during the reign of King Phillip II (1556-1598), 25mm diameter, on a 20-inch 14k gold link chain, found a new home for $6,562. A placer gold in quartz specimen from Caribou Creek, Alaska with beautiful gold formations, the gold content 90 percent, one side flattened in a crusher, 1 ¾ inches by 1 ½ inches, made $6,562. A rare territorial token from around 1880 for T. C. Power & Bro., a mercantile company in the northwestern U.S. and Canada, for Fort Maginnis in the Montana Territory, rose to $5,625. A fine squash blossom necklace expertly crafted in the 1970s by world-renowned Zuni artist Vera Luna, with five large peyote birds adorning each side of the necklace, garnered $5,125. A cabinet card showing Sioux Chief Rain-In-The-Face, the man who personally killed General George A. Custer as confessed on his deathbed, autographed in pencil by him, fetched $5,000. A bronze and turquoise turtle sculpture signed on the bottom by North American artist Charles Pratt (b. 1937), titled Turtle Toys, 7 ½ inches long, the eyes made of red coral, went for $4,687. A collection of 32 documents, all directly relating to the notorious 19th century outlaw Billy the Kid, as well as Pat Garrett, the sheriff who killed him, one signed by Garrett, sold for $3,750. An 1893-S U.S. Liberty Head $20 gold piece, one of 996,175 minted, MS 62, brought $3,250. A March 10, 1779 widow’s request for payment by Nancy Jackson of Sandwich, Mass., the widow of a soldier killed in the Revolutionary War, witnessed by the town clerk, fetched $3,250. A cased set of two Colt Model 1871-1872 open-top revolvers, both .36 caliber and circa 1872, and each with matching numbers and a stagecoach robbery scene on the cylinder, hit $3,125. An 1863 certificate for two shares of capital stock in the Importing and Exporting Company of Savannah, Georgia, sponsors and operators of Confederate blockade runners, made $3,125. A carte de visite photo of Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth, signed and inscribed by Booth on the back circa 1859 “to James W. McDerman”, a Baltimore hotel manager, commanded $2,500. An early territorial postal cover dated Sept. 3, 1862 for Wells Fargo & Company’s Virginia City (Nev.) Pony Express, which used the 10-cent fee to deliver a half-ounce letter, realized $2,250. To learn more about Holabird Western Americana Collections and its calendar of upcoming events, visit www.holabirdamericana.com. About Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC: Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC is always seeking new and major collections to bring to market. It prides itself as being a major source for selling Americana at the best prices obtainable, having sold more than any other similar company in the past decade alone. The firm will have its entire sales database online soon, at no cost – nearly 200,000 lots sold since 2014. To consign a single piece or a collection, you may call Fred Holabird at 775-851-1859 or 844-492-2766; or, send an e-mail to fredholabird@gmail.com. To learn more about Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC please visit www.holabirdamericana.com.

London, December 17, 2024 -- Get ready to feel lucky! Dynamic music group Elevate My Mind is thrilled to announce the release of their highly anticipated new single, "Lucky Thing." This bouncy track is a celebration of life’s serendipitous moments, from jackpot wins to fortuitous twists of fate, delivering a euphoric melody that resonates with audiences around the world. "Lucky Thing" transports listeners to a world where fortune favors the bold and lucky breaks come to those who dream big. The song’s vibrant rhythm and catchy lyrics weave together universal experiences of chance and joy, capturing the thrill of the unexpected – whether it’s a winning lottery ticket, a prophetic fortune cookie, a bingo hall victory, or a stroke of luck at the casino. Elevate My Mind masterfully blends upbeat melodies and empowering lyrics, creating a soundscape that feels like a global celebration. From bustling bingo halls in London to glitzy casinos in Las Vegas, from a lottery win in Tokyo to opening the perfect fortune cookie in Shanghai, "Lucky Thing" speaks to the thrill of the unexpected that unites us all. “Life is full of lucky moments if you just take the time to see them,” says the music group. “Whether it’s a big win or a small surprise, we wanted to create a song that lifts people up and reminds them that luck can be found anywhere – and everywhere – in the world.” A Universal Ticket for the Fortunate: The release of "Lucky Thing" comes with using your imagination that takes viewers on a whirlwind journey across the globe. Imagine jubilant winners at bingo halls, ecstatic players hitting the jackpot in casinos, and everyday moments of joy sparked by simple strokes of luck. This is an international celebration, showcasing how fortune connects people everywhere. Release and Availability: "Lucky Thing" is available now on all major streaming platforms, all over the world. About Elevate My Mind: Previous releases you should check out include (1) Working Like A Dog, (2) Coming Close To Me, and the present (3) Lucky Thing. The song’s aim is music that moves people—body, heart, and soul. Experience the magic of "Lucky Thing" today – because luck is just a beat away! Jamlet Music Publishing Editorial Team Jamlet Music Publishing, London UK Media Contact: Jamlet Music Publishing Editorial Team Jamlet Music Publishing info@jamletmusicpublishing.com

Atlanta, GA, USA, December 13, 2024 -- A Sam Maloof walnut and mixed wood “His” rocking chair sold for $20,570 and a 1997 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18k yellow gold and stainless-steel watch slipped onto a new wrist for $18,150 in two days of auctions held December 4th (Modern Art & Design) and December 5th (Jewelry, Watches & Luxury Accessories) by Ahlers & Ogletree, online and live in the Atlanta gallery. The 1988 rocker by Sam Maloof (American, 1916-2009) was the top achiever of the December 4th auction. It was signed, dated and numbered 44. Similar chairs by Maloof are held in collections of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the White House Collection of American Crafts, and The Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C. The 1997 Rolex Cosmograh Daytona 18k yellow gold and stainless-steel wristwatch, model # 16523, featured a Swiss made perpetual Zenith movement and had a white dial with applied white markers, screw down crown / stem assembly, and stainless steel and an 18k yellow gold oyster bracelet. It was twice marked "Rolex" and came with booklets, papers, two tags and original sticker. Following are additional highlights from the auctions, which attracted around 20-30 people to the gallery each day. Internet bidding was provided by LiveAuctioneers.com, Invaluable.com and Ahlers & Ogletree’s platform, bid.AandOauctions.com. The auctions combined to gross $1,001,002. All prices include a 21 percent buyer’s premium. The December 4th auction featured an extraordinary selection of fine art, furniture and more -- a diverse collection of over 300 curated lots that included Mid-Century design, modern masterpieces and exquisite craftsmanship from notable artists and designers. Highlights included works by artists such as Salvador Dali, William Tolliver, Louis Bosa, Todd Murphy, Stephen H. Smith and others. An unsigned and untitled (Dressforms) mixed media with photographic prints, paint and tar by Todd Murphy (American, 1962-2020), 36 inches square and displaying Murphy’s trademark ragged edges, scratches, and abrasions, fetched $15,730. Also, an untitled (Cyclist with Birdcages and Umbrella) oil on board work by Louis Bosa (American, 1905-1981), signed and dated 'Bosa, 1956' lower left, 12 inches by 15 inches (minus the frame) rose to $4,840 against an $800 high estimate. Furniture by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller included a circa 1951 ESU 421-N modular storage unit in Masonite, birch, plywood, chrome steel frame and fiberglass, 58 ½ inches tall by 47 ¼ inches wide. It garnered $12,100, besting the $8,000 high estimate. A last quarter 20th century Mid-Century Modern Murano 15-light ‘Flame’ chandelier by Mazzega (Italian, founded 1936), having a brass frame with hand-formed colorless bullicante glass elements, 50 inches in height, made $8,470. An untitled circa 1990 storage jar made from polychrome glazed stoneware by Val Murat Cushing (American, 1931-2013), inscribed with a signature and stamped to the back of the underside, 16 ½ inches tall, on a colorless acrylic base, finished at $3,025. Also, a bronze sculpture of a Male Torso (1990) by Stephen H. Smith (N.C., b. 1955), signed and numbered 1 of 7 in mold to the rear of the figure, 17 ½ inches in height, blew past its $600-$800 pre-sale estimate to change hands for $2,057. The December 5th sale featured an exquisite selection of fine jewelry, including diamond and gemstone pieces, plus luxury timepieces by Rolex, Cartier and Patek Philippe, and designer accessories from brands such as Hermès and Louis Vuitton. One of the runner-up lots to the Rolex was an Elizabeth Locke "Padova" hammered oval link chain bracelet in 18k yellow gold, with a toggle clasp having two bright blue sapphire cabochons ($9,075). The bracelet was marked ‘EL’ and ‘18k’ to the toggle. Lots 428 and 429 were necklaces from the Collection of Sir Elton John, previously featured in an auction held by Christie’s in February of this year. Lot 428 was a Shaun Leane 'Hook My Heart' necklace in 18k white gold, with a total of 197 round brilliant cut diamonds, a limited edition (3 of 10) necklace with nesting boxes ($5,445). Lots 429 was a Versace, 'V' initial necklace in 18k yellow gold, with a push button tab and 2.2mm adjustable beaded link, with double nesting boxes ($3,025). A pair of Verdura diamond acorn motif earrings in 18k yellow and white gold, with approximately 140 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.50 total carats (VVS-2 clarity and E/F color), and paddle clip assemblies, achieved $10,890. Also, a Theo Fabergé (English, 1922-2007). St. Petersburg Collection cerulean blue porcelain 'Millenium Fountain' egg, number 6 of 12, set with semiprecious stones that included amethysts, topaz, and aquamarines, hammered for $9,680. A Kurt Wayne ruby and diamond ring in 18k yellow gold with an oval faceted ruby weighing 1.50 carats and 21 full-cut diamonds weighing 0.75 total carats, plus a ruby of deep intense red color with Type II clarity, marked "750", earned $6,050. Also, a diamond variegated necklace in platinum, with round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 10.08 total carats, marked "PT 900", approximately 16 inches in length and weighing a total 25.9 grams, found a new home for $6,655. To learn more about Ahlers & Ogletree and the firm’s calendar of upcoming auction events, please visit www.aandoauctions.com. You can also follow A&O on Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook. About Ahlers & Ogletree: Next up for Ahlers & Ogletree is a New Year’s Signature Estates Auction on January 15th and 16th. Ahlers & Ogletree is always seeking quality consignments for future auctions. To consign a single item, an estate or a collection, call 404-869-2478; or, send an email to consign@AandOauctions.com. To learn more about Ahlers & Ogletree and the firm’s calendar of upcoming auction events, please visit www.aandoauctions.com. You can also follow A&O on Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.

Amesbury, MA, USA, December 12, 2024 -- John McInnis Auctioneers will burst into 2025 with three important auctions set for January 3rd, 4th and 5th, online and live in the Amesbury gallery at 76 Main Street. “We’re kicking off New Year’s week with three exhibitions and auction sales,” said John McInnis of John McInnis Auctioneers. “Collectors and decorators should mark their calendars.” The Friday, January 3rd Fine Art Collections auction, starting at 2pm Eastern time, features over 200 lots of collections from private estates, to include 19th and 20th century American and European artwork, with lots to discover, together with 60 original paintings by the noted mid-century artist Carl Ivar Gilbert (1882-1959). The star lot of Day 1, and the undisputed headliner of the three days, is a large oil on canvas abstract painting by Edward Clark (American, 1926-2019), one of the early African American pioneers of abstract painting in the post-war era who placed his large canvases on the floor and painted with a push broom. The work, 72 inches by 48 inches, should bring $75,000-$150,000. The Saturday, January 4th Important Estates Collections auction, starting at 12 o’clock noon Eastern time, is loaded with 473 lots of period furnishings, fine art, Mid-Century, maritime, clocks, Oriental carpets, folk art, Americana, bronzes and a nice selection of 60 weathervanes locally handcrafted, mostly from the original E.G. Washburne molds and patterns. An expected Day 2 top performer is the spectacular Northern Essex County (Mass.) one-drawer oak dowry chest dated 1685, embellished with applied, chip-carved moldings, half columns, spindles and bosses. The chest, 27 inches tall by 47 inches wide, has descended by direct lineal descent through at least seven generations of one family and should sell for $30,000-$60,000. The Sunday, January 5th Oklahoma Collection of Decorative Arts auction, also starting at 12 o’clock noon Eastern time, contains 227 lots of decorative arts, paintings, bronzes, sculptures, Asian art and objects, porcelains, clocks, furniture, lamps and chandeliers from a prominent and well-known Oklahoma collector. Certain to attract keen bidder interest on Day 3 is an extraordinary 19th century French Rococo gilt clock garniture set of monumental proportions, with a rare double-sided porcelain dial signed “Ws. Masse” and a nine-light candelabrum supported by a nude female being uplifted by a merman. The garniture, with the gilt professionally restored, has an estimate of $10,000-$30,000. Returning to Day 1 on January 3rd, a graphite on paper Portrait of a Girl by the American Impressionist painter Lilian Westcott Hale (1880-1963), 30 ½ inches by 25 inches (overall) and signed lower right, is expected to fetch $10,000-$25,000; while an oil on Masonite painting by the Naïve figure-market genre painter and puppet maker Hope Shipee Bunin (N.Y., 1908-1970), titled Dusk (Planes Over the Philippines), signed and dated 1941, should finish at $2,000-$4,000. An oil on board painting by the prominent New England landscape artist John Joseph Enneking (1841-1916), titled Twilight (1887), 12 inches by 8 ¼ inches, should change hands for $2,000-$3,000. Also, lots 1-60 will be dedicated entirely to paintings by Carl Iver Gilbert, whose work depicted landscapes, still lifes, urban scenes, Indian genres and marine paintings. Lot #1 is a striking and colorful work titled Two Men in a Canoe, signed and framed (est. $1,000-$2,000). Back to Day 2 (Jan. 4), where a rare, carved and painted wood piece by John Haley Bellamy (1836-1914), titled Don’t Give Up the Ship, has an estimate of $10,000-$20,000. The untouched piece, in white, is 9 inches tall by 26 inches wide. Also, a mahogany tall case clock by Nathanial Monroe (Concord, Mass.), having a pierced gallery crest with the original faceted ball finials and painted dial, plus brass inset fluted pilasters, 94 ½ inches tall, should command $6,000-$12,000. A scarce and large Shaker sewing box in chrome yellow boasting five-finger construction, pulled directly from a home in southwestern New Hampshire, having the original silk lined interior, 5 ½ inches by 13 ½ inches by 9 ½ inches, is estimated to reach $5,000-$10,000; while a classic pair of circa 1880 Salem side chairs, delicately carved, with a strong attribution to Samuel McIntyre and impeccable provenance stated on the attached engraved plate, should rise to $3,000-$6,000. Finally, Day 3 (Jan. 5) will feature a classic Art Deco bronze sculpture of a nude woman seated and holding a shawl above her head by Maurice Guirard Riviere (French, 1881-1947), 18 inches tall and on a black marble base, signed twice. It should make $5,000-$15,000. An exquisite pair of female form French cast-iron torchieres of Val d’Onse quality, each one 60 inches tall, both torchieres having been painted over in brick red paint, carries an estimate of $4,000-$8,000. A pair of 19th century Chinese famille rose temple urns with applied handles, 35 inches tall and each one depicting fabulous palace and battle scenes, is expected to garner $7,000-$14,000. Also, an immense 19th century cast zinc urn in white paint with full figured putti handles by J. W. Fiske & Co. (N.Y.), marked on the base and 47 inches tall, should go for $6,000-$12,000. Internet bidding will be provided by LiveAuctioneers.com and Invaluable.com. Phone and absentee bids will also be accepted. John McInnis Auctioneers invites the public to join them for live previews in the Amesbury gallery from New Year’s Day on Wednesday, January 1st, through Sunday, January 5th, from 10am to 6pm Eastern time each day. The previews will be open throughout the auction sales. To learn more about John McInnis Auctioneers, LLC and the three auctions scheduled for January 3rd, 4th and 5th, being held online and live in the Amesbury, Mass. gallery, visit www.mcinnisauctions.com. Updates are posted frequently. About John McInnis Auctioneers, LLC: John McInnis Auctioneers, LLC is an estate appraisal and auction company with the largest full-service auction house on Boston’s North Shore. The galleries, located in historic Amesbury, are licensed, bonded and insured for the sale of antiques, fine art and real estate. Estate appraisal, consulting, marketing and liquidation services are carried out confidentially and with courtesy. John McInnis Auctioneers, LLC is always accepting quality merchandise for future auctions. To consign a single item, a collection or an estate, you may call them at 978-388-0400; or, you can email them at mcinnisauctions@yahoo.com. To learn more about John McInnis Auctioneers, visit www.mcinnisauctions.com. Updates are posted often.

A Carhartt Overalls single-sided porcelain sign from the 1910s soared to $28,320; a Peabodys Overalls single-sided porcelain sign, also from the 1910s, rang up $18,880; and a 24-inch diameter White Rose Dealer petroliana sign brought $15,340 in two days of online-only auctions held December 7th and 8th by Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. All prices quoted in this report are in Canadian dollars and include an 18 percent buyer’s premium. All three of the abovementioned headliner lots were Canadian in origin, as were most items in the two days, and nearly every lot was authenticated by The Authentication Company. Internet bidding was facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.com and MillerandMillerAuctions.com. The Dec. 7 Petroliana & Soda Advertising auction featured the Legendary Motorcar Collection and had 320 lots of soda advertising, petroliana, coin-op and advertising signs. The Dec. 8 Advertising & Historic Objects auction featured the late John Michael Durrant collection, with 265 lots of advertising signs, soda advertising, breweriana, fruit jars and general store items. “The market is alive and well,” said Ethan Miller of Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. “Average pieces were meeting estimates and exceptional pieces were doubling, tripling and beyond their high estimates. With the strong American dollar, the US interest in the sale was unprecedented. The consensus is, the market for quality advertising is as strong as ever. This sale proved that.” The single-sided porcelain sign for Carhartt, Inc. – a heavy-duty work wear company founded in Detroit in 1899 that later expanded into other locations, including Canada – measured 18 inches by 72 inches and was graded near-perfect at 9.5. It more than doubled the $12,000 high estimate. The Peabodys (“Railroad King”) Overalls sign was one of the surprise lots of the two days. It came into the sale with a $6,000 high estimate, but ended up more than tripling that. The sign was 15 inches by 48 inches. Peabodys made uniforms for the British Army during World War I. The Canadian 1940s White Rose Dealer sign was the rare 24-inch diameter double-sided version of one of Canada’s most recognizable petroliana signs. It was marked “P&M” to the lower center edge and graded 8.75 on both sides. It also had the correct teardrop hangers plus a wall bracket. Following are additional highlights from the two auctions. A total of 881 online bidders placed a combined 16,440 bids. Nearly every lot sold and more than half of the top 50 lots met or exceeded estimates. The Dec. 7 sale grossed $565,486. The Dec. 8 sale grossed $353,853. A Canadian 1945 single-sided porcelain sign for Black Cat Cigarettes, impressive at 49 ¾ inches by 47 ½ inches, is considered one of the nicer looking signs in Canadian advertising sign history. The sign was graded 8.25, with vibrant color and gloss, and sold within estimate for $14,160. A Canadian 1936 Orange Crush (“Thirsty? Ask For a Crush”) single-sided tin soda advertising sign, 8 ¼ inches by 35 ¼ inches and graded 8.75, with strong color and gloss, was another one of the auction’s sleepers. It more than quintupled its $2,000 high estimate by finishing at $10,620. An American 1930s Packard (“Approved Service”) double-sided porcelain automotive dealer sign, measuring a stout 60 inches in diameter, marked “Burdick, Chi” on the lower edge and graded 8.5/8.75, with both sides in very good condition, gaveled within estimate for $10,030. A Canadian 1920s single-sided porcelain sign for Moir’s Chocolates (“The Universal Gift”), 14 inches by 46 inches and rare, graded 9.25 in excellent condition and boasting a superb raised field, with the original grommets, surpassed the $5,000 high estimate by gaveling for $8,260. A Canadian 1964 Ski-Doo Bombardier Snowmobile (“Sales / Service”) double-sided tin dealer sign, 36 inches by 24 inches, marked “Made in Canada Barker 64” on each side and graded 8.25/7.75, was only supposed to reach $4,000 on the high end but ended up going for $7,670. A Canadian 1954 White Rose Gasoline double-sided porcelain dealer sign, impressive at 71 inches by 74 ¼ inches and housed in the original heavy ‘shield’ frame, commanded $7,670, about what was expected. The sign was graded 8.25/8.50 and was marked, “P&M Orillia 54”. Talk about sleepers. A Canadian 1950s self-framed Stubby Soda (“Zip in Every Sip”) embossed single-sided tin door kick sign featuring the Stubby man, 12 ¼ inches by 29 ½ inches, graded 8, showed a modest pre-sale estimate of $900-$1,200, but savvy bidders drove that up to $7,080. An American circa 1907-1912 ceramic figural cherry red Chero Crush syrup dispenser, a piece that evoked memories of drug store soda fountain nostalgia and considered a holy grail in the world of syrup dispensers, as Chero Crush was only in existence from 1907-1912, hit $6,490. A Canadian 1920s double-sided tin flange sign for Goodyear Tires Service Station, 27 ¼ inches by 18 inches and graded 8.25/8.0, in very good condition, was marked, “Property of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. of Canada” on the inside flange. It changed hands for $6,490. To watch a brief YouTube video of some of the auction highlights, click this link: https://youtu.be/d0QL0CZg2dM Miller & Miller Auctions will greet the New Year with three important online-only auctions: - January 25: Pre-1980s Sports Cards & Memorabilia - February 8: Canadiana - February 9: Canadian Folk Art To learn more about Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. and their calendar of upcoming events, visit www.millerandmillerauctions.com. About Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd.: Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. is Canada’s trusted seller of high-value collections and is always accepting quality consignments. The firm specializes in watches and jewelry, art, antiques and high-value collectibles. Its mission is to provide collectors with a trusted place to buy and sell. To consign a single piece, an estate or a collection, you may call them at (519) 573-3710; or, you can e-mail them at info@millerandmillerauctions.com. To learn more about Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. and their calendar of upcoming events, visit www.millerandmillerauctions.com.

The Triple Play REALTOR® Convention & Trade Expo 2024 is set to bring together thousands of real estate professionals in Atlantic City for an unmissable event that promises to shape the future of the industry. With educational sessions, networking opportunities, and innovative exhibits, this convention is the ultimate destination for real estate agents, brokers, and industry leaders looking to gain a competitive edge. One trend that is transforming the way real estate professionals work? The rise of virtual assistants (VAs) and their ability to streamline operations and boost productivity. Beyond Business Virtual Assistants (BBVA), a leading provider of virtual assistant services for the real estate sector, is offering tailored solutions to help agents navigate the complexities of today’s market. BBVA will be attending the Triple Play REALTOR® Convention & Trade Expo 2024, showcasing how virtual assistants can help real estate professionals focus on what matters most: growing their business and increasing their bottom line. “We’re excited to be part of the Triple Play Convention this year,” said Andy Kowalski, CEO of Beyond Business Virtual Assistants. “This event is a great opportunity to highlight how virtual assistant services can enhance productivity, improve marketing efforts, and help real estate professionals save time on administrative tasks.” Streamlining Real Estate Business with Virtual Assistants Real estate professionals face an ever-growing list of responsibilities, from managing client communications to overseeing property listings, lead nurturing, and more. With so many tasks on their plate, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. This is where a virtual assistant can make a difference. BBVA's virtual assistant services include: - Administrative Support: Scheduling, email management, document organization, and more. - Lead Generation & Management: Managing CRM systems, nurturing leads, and following up with prospects. - Property Listings Management: Ensuring listings are accurate, up-to-date, and SEO-optimized to attract more leads. - Social Media Management: Creating engaging content and managing social media accounts to build a strong online presence. With a VA on their team, real estate professionals can focus on building relationships, closing deals, and leveraging new strategies learned at the convention, while leaving time-consuming tasks in the capable hands of their virtual assistant. Exclusive Offer for All Attendees BBVA is also offering an exclusive deal for all Triple Play REALTOR® Convention & Trade Expo 2024 attendees and beyond. For a limited time, agents can hire a virtual assistant for just $999, an opportunity to enhance their business operations at an affordable price. This offer is available to everyone, whether or not they attend the event, providing real estate professionals with a cost-effective way to streamline operations and boost productivity. The offer is available for a limited time, so interested professionals are encouraged to act quickly and take advantage of this special promotion. About Beyond Business Virtual Assistants (BBVA): Beyond Business Virtual Assistants (BBVA) offers expert virtual assistant services to real estate professionals, helping them save time, increase efficiency, and scale their business. BBVA’s tailored solutions include administrative support, property listings management, lead nurturing, social media marketing, and more. Their services are designed to help real estate agents and businesses focus on growth while delegating time-consuming tasks. For more information, visit www.beyondbizva.com.

El Segundo, CA, USA, December 9, 2024 -- Premiere Props and Hollywood Live Auctions will host a major one-day live auction event on Saturday, December 14th, featuring hundreds of major props and costumes from Aliens, Team America, What Dreams May Come, Big Daddy, Hawaii Five-0, Ted, Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Jingle All the Way, Terminator, Crocodile Dundee II and many others. The online-only event’s official title is a Hollywood VIP Famous Movie Prop & Costumes auction. The catalog with all lots is up for viewing, registering and bidding now, on the platforms iCollector.com and LiveAuctioneers.com. Many of the items in the auction were produced by AnimatedFX, Inc., a Los Angeles based company specializing in the design, creation, rental, and puppeteering of animatronics, sophisticated puppets, and suits for commercials, film, and TV. Bidders will compete for the actual costume worn by Gene Wilder in Hear No Evil, See No Evil; the actual robotic animatronic duck from Ted; the chest-burster alien creature from Aliens; an animatronic reindeer from Jingle All The Way; the hero bikes from the classic baseball movie Sandlot; Adam Sandler’s costumes from Big Daddy; the late Robin Williams’s screen-used costumes from What Dreams May Come; the screen-used puppets from Team America; Jack Lord’s costume from Hawaii Five-0 and much more, starting promptly at 11am Pacific time. Expected top lots will be led by a one-of-a-kind, 90 diamond ring gifted by Elvis Presley to the entertainer Liberace as a gesture of friendship while they were both living in Palm Springs, Calif. Liberace later gave the ring to his manager Seymour Heller for promotional purposes. Seymour sold the ring to Elvis Aaron Presley, Jr., whom he managed for 13 years. (est. $25,000-$30,000). The cream-colored tuxedo suit worn by Adam Sandler as Sonny Koufax in the 1999 comedy Big Daddy includes a matching vest, a pilgrim-style dress shirt, a bow tie, a suit jacket, and suit pants. A sewn-on Screen Gems label on the suit pants bears the name "Ricardo Montalbán." The actor also wore this costume during the filming of Fantasy Island in 1977. (est. $5,000-$7,000). A production-used slate clapperboard from Tom Holland’s 1988 horror film Child’s Play from United Artists is fabricated with white acrylic sheet with a wooden clapper stick on the top set in the classic white and black striping. The clapperboard was used by camera C in the movie on April 1, 1988. It measures about 11 inches in width by 9 ¼ inches in height. (est. $4,000-$6,000). A plaster cast used for the chest-bursting scene in the 1986 film Aliens was the 'First Pull' from the mold sculpted by Tony Gardner at Stan Winston studios for the film. The film is known for the scene where the alien bursts out of Kane’s (John Hurt) chest to the horror of movie-goers. Unfinished and unpainted, it is 14 inches long and 4 inches in diameter. (est. $3,000-$5,000). The costume worn by Robin Williams as Chris Nielsen during a pivotal scene in the 1988 movie What Dreams May Come is a testament to the film's surreal and emotionally charged narrative, a rare and tangible artifact of the film's iconic painted world. The costume comprises an Yves Saint Laurent dress shirt, a bright blue necktie and Brooks Brothers pants. (est. $3,500-$5,500). A life-size reindeer puppet (head and antlers) from the 1996 movie Jingle All the Way is a true Hollywood veteran, having played a pivotal role in the iconic film and designed to withstand the physical demands of the scene where it's struck by Arnold Schwarzenegger's character. Durable and expressive, this reindeer has also appeared in various TV commercials. (est. $3,000-$5,000). The prop head of the young girl sniper shot at the end of the 1987 movie Full Metal Jacket was made for the ending scene of the film. However, Stanley Kubrick decided in the end that it was too gruesome to be shown in the final cut of the film. Kubrick gifted it to Nick Frewin in 1989. Frewin worked with Kubrick on most of his films, in the props department. (est. $3,000-$4,000). The female prototype marionette from the 2004 comedy film Team America: World Police was used primarily for a European AXE commercial and built using Team America prototype body parts with a new character facial design sculpted just for AXE. The prototype has a foam face, mechanics and a cast urethane marionette body. It’s expected to change hands for $2,000-$4,000. An extraordinary prototype mouse head is a captivating relic from the 1999 film, Stuart Little. As an early step in the film's CGI process, this physical model was essential for creating the stunning digital imagery that brought Stuart to life. The head was used to create a 3D scan, serving as the foundation for the digital model that would appear on screen. (est. $2,000-$4,000). A realistic chimpanzee suit worn by the diminutive suit performer for overall body movement in the 1996 movie Ed, with the facial features puppeteered from the outside, is up for bid. Included is the set box containing four chimpanzee heads, insert pieces, cable-controlled hands, gloves with finger extensions, arm extensions, feet, radio control box and radios. (est. $2,000-$3,000). Dave's (Gene Wilder) screen worn, plaid dress shirt from Arthur Hiller's 1989 comedy thriller See No Evil, Hear No Evil was used for many scenes in the film (car chase, jail head shots, etc.). This shirt is from a former Western Costume Co. employee. Gene Wilder costumes, particularly those worn in iconic roles like Willy Wonka, are very rare to see at auction. (est. $1,500-$2,500). A life-size King Cobra snake puppet used in the 1988 film Crocodile Dundee II has precise controls for realistic movements. The articulated head rises and falls and moves side-to-side. Cable and rod controls are hidden within the painted rubber and foam-latex construction that provide a realistic experience. Hypnotizing glass eyes enhance the realism. (est. $1,000-$2,000). A life-sized animatronic duck puppet from the 2012 movie Ted boasts a remarkable cinematic history, having graced the silver screen and television alike. Originally created for a Bubble Yum commercial, the meticulously crafted duck features a realistic foam body adorned with hand-laid real feathers, incredibly lifelike body movements and even an operable bill. (est.$2,000-$3,000). A hard Styrofoam model head made for Gary's character in the 2004 comedy Team America: World Police (Gary, "Spotts", Carson, Joe and Chris are handwritten on the back) has his latex foam face with halfway punched hair. The designer has her name on it (Lynne) and "Do not lose!" is written on the bottom. The hairline is drawn in pen around the back. (est. $800-$1,000). To preview items, to register to be a phone bidder, or for any additional information, please call 310-322-PROP. To learn more about Premiere Props and the Hollywood VIP Famous Movie Prop & Costumes Auction slated for Saturday, December 14th, please visit www.PremiereProps.com. About Premiere Props: Premiere Props is the world’s largest entertainment memorabilia store. Based in El Segundo, California and in business for 21 years, Premiere Props is where bidders go to find authentic and certified screen-used movie props, movie star-worn costumes, movie and TV memorabilia and entertainment collectibles. The firm is always seeking quality consignments for future auctions. To learn more about Premiere Props, please visit www.PremiereProps.com.

Majesty Yachts USA is excited to announce the upcoming arrival of two exceptional superyachts, the Majesty 120 Hull 5 and Majesty 140 Hull 6, both being delivered to Florida on the same transport vessel. This rare dual arrival offers a unique opportunity to explore two of the most sought-after yachts in the industry, both known for their unrivaled luxury, performance, and design. The Majesty 120 Hull 5 is a perfect example of luxury on the water, featuring sleek lines, advanced engineering, and spacious accommodations for extended cruising. It combines powerful performance with refined comfort, making it ideal for both long voyages and leisurely weekends on the water. The Majesty 140 Hull 6, one of the largest in the Majesty Yachts fleet, offers an expansive layout with luxurious interior and exterior spaces, providing a true superyacht experience. With its cutting-edge technology and sophisticated design, the Majesty 140 is built to impress the most discerning yachtsman. Both yachts will be available for private showings starting December 15th. Interested buyers are encouraged to schedule an exclusive viewing and experience the ultimate in yachting luxury. Schedule Your Showing Today To arrange a private viewing or to learn more about the Majesty 120 Hull 5 and Majesty 140 Hull 6, please contact Greg Terraglio, Managing Member of Majesty Yachts USA, at (772) 224-8800 or email Sales@MajestyYachtsUSA.com. Both yachts will be available for exclusive showings starting December 15th. About Majesty Yachts USA: Majesty Yachts USA is part of Gulf Craft, one of the world’s premier yacht manufacturers. Known for its innovation, craftsmanship, and luxurious designs, Majesty Yachts USA is dedicated to offering the finest superyacht experiences to an elite clientele.

New Bedford, MA and Dartmouth, MA, December 7, 2024 -- New Bedford, MA resident Michael Vaz was recently named co-founder of Hope4Hardship, a Massachusetts non-profit organization providing complimentary services to homeowners facing the devastating threat of being foreclosed on and losing their home. Vaz will serve in this role in addition to his duties as a Realtor at the Century21 Signature Properties, 980 Reed Road in Dartmouth, MA. Vaz is also the owner of Vaz Construction of New Bedford, MA; a well-established, community entrusted construction company, specializing in both commercial and residential renovations, refits, building and development. “Michael brings a wealth of experience to Hope4Hardship. The knowledge he’s gained both in real estate and running a successful construction gives him a perspective that will be incredibly helpful with our clients,” said Michael Russell, founder of Hope4Hardship. Shares Vaz, “We all have struggles. There is nothing more gratifying than helping people who see no hope in saving their homes to find a positive resolution. Whether that’s saving their home or improving their situation so they can start anew.” Vaz became a sales professional with CENTURY 21 in 2019. He’s also worked in the construction industry for 17 years, starting Vaz Construction in 2012. Today, Vaz Construction employs 47 people. Vaz, a New Bedford, MA native, has strong, generational ties to the New Beford community. Hope4Hardship’s services include consultation, representation on behalf of the homeowner in talks with banks and mortgage companies, administrative support, assistance application services and ongoing consultation. As a non-profit organization, Hope 4 Hardship offers its extensive services free of charge. Whether it’s finding a way to keep your home or exploring other options, Hope4Hardship is committed to guiding homeowners toward the best possible outcome. If you or someone you know is facing foreclosure or in the process being foreclosed, it’s essential to explore all options before making any life-altering decisions. Hope4Hardship is here to help. To schedule a confidential consultation, call 508-501-9214 or email help@hope4hardship.com. About Hope 4 Hardship: Hope 4 Hardship is a non-profit corporation dedicated to helping homeowners in financial distress avoid foreclosure and find a path to financial recovery. Founded by Michael Russell, the organization has already helped thousands of homeowners regain control of their financial future. For more information, visit http://www.hope4hardship.org