Vintage Automata
How many of you read The Invention of Hugo Cabret? It was made into a movie called Hugo. If you haven’t, I highly recommend you see it or pick up the book. It’s a heartwarming tale of a young boy…
The Final Chapter of Twice Read Books’ Story
Chambersburg, PA – Twice Read Books in Downtown Chambersburg is in its’ last month of existence. At the end of July, the store will close and the remaining 30,000+ books will be sold at auction on August 3, 2013. …
Meet auction enthusiast Jonah Martin
12-year-old Jonah Martin loves to attend auctions. He can often be found cruising through our back gallery or diligently bidding from the front row. We wondered what got him interested in auctions; here’s what he had to say …
The Millennial Generation and the Future of Auctions
These past few weeks have been incredibly busy, back to back to back auctions make for long weeks and little free time to update the blog. When we experienced some “technical difficulties” with our server this week, I found this…
An Auction Fit for a Wedding
If you read our blog with any regularity you have probably figured out that I am getting married soon (hopefully, if all goes smoothly), and I have weddings on the brain. So now I am thrust into wedding planning,…
Top 10 Repurposed Gifts you can Find at Auction
Tis the season to be jolly, or if you are like most of us, tis the season to agonize over what to give that one person who is so hard to shop for. I agonized and agonized like I do…
Vintage Pinterest
If you are alive today (and are computer literate) chances are you have heard of Pinterest. I have often called it "stumble upon for ladies". If you're a young 20 something and planning a wedding (ahem)... you practically live on…
Civil War Diary sheds new light on African American Troops During the Last Year of the Civil War
The diary of a young officer of the 42nd U.S.C.T. sheds light on obscure regime Chambersburg PA- African American troops made up only 6% of the total troops who fought in the Civil War making accounts of their units scarce,…
Candy Containers and Western Toys are not just for Children Anymore at Gateway Gallery Auction
Candy Containers and Western Toys are not just for Children Anymore at Gateway Gallery Auction Rare Kaleidoscope Candy Container and Western Toy Collectibles top off a superb holiday auction. Chambersburg, PA- Gateway Gallery Auction's annual Columbus Day Auction on October 8th, 2012 features period…
Vintage Beauty Standards
Today is Spa Day at Gateway Gallery! Heather and Wheezer having a steam bath Even I am enjoying my beauty treatment I can tell you sitting in the Grecian steam bath did not make me feel more relaxed, but perhaps…
