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What’s Selling for Thousands? Recent Auction Highlights

Real antiques. Real money. Here’s what collectors have paid thousands for—just recently.

Tiffany Studios Lamp (Early 1900s)

Tiffany Studios Lamp (Early 1900s)

🌈 Famous for their stained glass, Tiffany lamps are a collector favorite.

At a recent auction, a Dragonfly pattern lamp lit up the room with a final price over $18K.

1950s Coca-Cola Vending Machine

1950s Coca-Cola Vending Machine

🥤 Not just a drink — vintage Coca-Cola machines are hot collectibles.

Restored to mint condition, one retro unit sold for $12,500.

Art Deco Bakelite Radio

Art Deco Bakelite Radio

📻 These colorful, curvy radios from the 1930s–40s are increasingly rare. A striking example is the Air King "Skyscraper" Model 66, designed in 1933. With its bold Art Deco lines and vibrant Bakelite case, this radio has sold for over $6,000 at auction.

Pyrex "Lucky in Love" Mixing Bowl

Pyrex "Lucky in Love" Mixing Bowl

🍀 Yes, a mixing bowl. This 1959 limited-edition Pyrex is one of the rarest.

One collector scooped it up for a clean $4,000.

Vintage Movie Poster: "King Kong" (1933)

Vintage Movie Poster: "King Kong" (1933)

🎬 Original film posters, especially pre-war, can fetch a fortune.

A first-edition King Kong poster recently went for over $9K.

What Do These Items Have in Common?

They started as everyday objects — but ended up as collector gold. Condition, rarity, and story all matter.

Could You Be Sitting on a Jackpot?

From grandma's radio to an old movie print, Zophi can help uncover your treasure's potential.

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