Relationships Matter
By John F. Kohler, Jr., Gateway Gallery Auction founder/auctioneer/appraiser As I think back over the history of our business, I think not about the evolution of business or the stories of the items I’ve sold over the years, but rather…
Breast Cancer Awareness Shouldn’t Stop Nov. 1
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it’s nearly over. Have you scheduled your next mammogram? Approximately 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer at some point in their life. This year alone, approximately 316,950…
Pick a Chair, Any Chair!
Let’s talk about chairs. It’s crazy what you can learn when thinking about something as simple as a chair. When they started to formulate chairs in the Egyptian period, chairs were very ornate and to own a chair, you had…
Would you Make A Dog’s Day?
Hi, auction people, this is Bella. You may know me from the posts on social media or the periodic ad campaigns using my likeness. Truth be told, I’m less than thrilled about being photographed and used for advertising purposes. My…
7 Ways to Save with Auction
Are you a saver or a spender? Most people will readily admit to being one or the other—and will typically label their spouse accordingly as well. Sometimes folks fall somewhere in between being a conscientious saver and a big spender…
5 Things to Know Before Selling Your Sports Card Collection
You spent years or decades collecting baseball or other sports cards, maybe keeping the packs unopened or sliding the cards carefully into plastic sleeves. You hunted everywhere for THE prized card. But life has changed now. Perhaps the hobby has…
What’s all the Fuss about Uranium Glass?
If you been following our auctions lately, you’ll have noticed that we’ve been selling a lot of uranium glass and the bidding has been quite strong! If you are wondering what Uranium glass, it’s a type of glass that contains…
Behind the Collection: Rep. Fred Noye’s Collection Dates to Childhood
The late state Rep. Fred C. Noye (R-86) had a passion for politics. Not only did he serve in multiple roles throughout his political career, his hobby was collecting political memorabilia. On Saturday, Jan. 25, Noye's collection of more than…
Chambersburg artist collection on the block
If you appreciate the work of local artists, have we got a collection for you at Gateway Gallery Auction! Nancy Lehman has been painting for more than 25 years, although she admits she really hasn't made a name for herself…
