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, but Gateway Gallery Auction hopes to change that by selling the Civil War Diary of First Lieutenant Adoniram Judson Hastings … Read More
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 its all in the mind. Honestly we have some pretty neat vintage exercise equipment in our September 3rd auction. Like this … Read More
Buttons
One of my friends asked me once, “Hey Lee, what are your favorite things you have seen come through at auction”? Although its always difficult to pick just one, usually buttons come to mind. Now, as my grandmother once told me, I sew like a blind man on a fast horse… so for me they are not merely about mending … Read More
Pressed Pattern Glass
Its been a while since we have updated our Auction Blog, but mostly that’s because we have been so busy with auctions! In the past few months we have had some pretty incredible items come through our doors. Our last auction featured pressed pattern glass goblets and it had Heather and I pretty busy! We had nearly 1,000 goblets that we had … Read More
Why shop at auction?
Lately here at Gateway Gallery Auction we have been sitting here racking our brains on why more young people don’t shop at auctions. With the rising trend of vintage, upcycling, antiques, and thrift stores auctions would seem to be a natural shopping destination for young people looking to furnish their lives with quality goods on a budget. Although we have … Read More
What to do with your auction goodies
Sometimes its hard to see the diamond in the rough when looking at items from auctions. It is true that some items we end up with have seen their better days. However, if you are able to look past the surface to see the hidden potential you may end up with a hidden gem. Some things need a little TLC … Read More
After a wonderful sale
After a wonderful sale this past Monday, we are in the process of getting ready for our sale on February 4th. We are all working very hard to make it a great one. Our upcoming sale will feature Guns, Coins, and Automobiles and Automotive Accessories. Tiffany is working very hard on making our cases look amazing Even Miss. Teagan is getting in … Read More