by Brian Witherell | Sep 3, 2014 | Events
We are looking forward to this Saturday, Sept. 6, and a full day in beautiful Pope Valley, delivering a genuine American experience with our Live Auction of a collection from the Pope Valley Store, hotel and saloon. It’s been a while since we’ve held an event like...
by Brian Witherell | May 29, 2014 | Western Americana
Strolling the aisles of our recent Grass Valley Old West Show a couple of impressions really stayed with me. One is the quality of Americana antiques our vendors have collected and cared for. The second is the passion that antique dealers have for their vocation. At...
by Brian Witherell | May 23, 2014 | Fire Arms
It was months ago that my father, Brad, fielded a call from Humboldt State University asking if we might appraise a collection they owned. Dad suggested the items be shipped to our Sacramento location to save both time and money for the University. We started to...
by Brian Witherell | May 13, 2014 | Events
Witherell’s 2014 Old West Show in Grass Valley was a resounding success. From the sellers to attendees to the weather everything lined up to create a remarkable event. Particularly exciting was the appearance of noted coin expert Donald Kagin, PhD, (see photo on the...
by Brian Witherell | Apr 16, 2014 | Western Americana
One of many interesting artifacts of the Old West in our Old West Auction is a beautiful example of the Cigar Store Indian (or Tobacco Indian). This particular carving dates to the late 1800s, likely from the Wyoming-Montana region. It came into our hands after being...
