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Figural biscuit tins: a beautiful contradiction in terms

Miller & Miller Auctions has an unexpected bounty of figural biscuit tins in its December 7 auction.

Miller and MillerDecember 2, 2019Comment

A “dramatic” 19th century cycling poster and the story behind it

This poster was not only a dramatic advertising and artistic statement, it was also a very progressive take on a historic stereotype.

Miller and MillerDecember 2, 2019Comment

This 1984 Yamaha Virago is among a “unique” 5%. Specialist Jim Danniels explains why.

This 1984 Yamaha XV750 Virago has both the features and the historical context to make it special.

Miller and MillerDecember 2, 2019Comment

How the letters ‘CCM’ became part of what it meant to be Canadian.

By Canadian author and historian John McKenty, whose research culminated in the publication of his 2011 book, Canada Cycle & Motor: The CCM Story.

Miller and MillerDecember 2, 2019Comment

Three Canadian collectors, their stories, and their treasures featured in Miller & Miller’s September 14th Mantiques! sale

Miller and MillerSeptember 9, 2019Comment

Miller & Miller Auctions welcomes new in-house expert in gems and jewellery

Introducing Roberta J. Bielak. BSc Hons, FCGmA

Miller and MillerSeptember 9, 2019Comment

The discovery of “one of the great Canadian lithographs” in a Lakefield Five & Dime Store.

An unexpected treasure, this is one of only two examples known of this unique work of art.

Miller and MillerSeptember 6, 2019Comment

One man’s alluring 40-year passion comes to market

Rick Seymour’s collection includes more than 1,000 pieces, dating from the early 1900s to the 1960s.

Miller and MillerSeptember 6, 2019Comment

This machine helped lay the foundation for the stock market as we know it.

‘Oh, the ticker, oh the ticker. How I yearn to get rich quicker.’

Miller and MillerSeptember 5, 2019Comment

Ross Butler, Canadian Artist. How Dawes Black Horse Brewery made his sculptures famous

One man’s determination to pursue his artistic passion

Miller and MillerJune 3, 2019Comment

What the discovery of an undocumented Homer Watson masterpiece tells us about his secret life

Mystical in nature, this piece shares the characteristics of Watson’s later style

Miller and MillerJune 3, 2019Comment

Shedding light on the “beauty and permanence” of Handel lamps

Two of Handel's finest creations offered at once

Miller and MillerMay 31, 2019Comment

These clocks tell the tale of a remarkable Canadian triumph

Meet Arthur Pequegnat and his clocks.

Miller and MillerMay 30, 2019 Comment

A glimpse into the history of pop in Canada

How small Canadian bottling plants aided the growth of a global industry

Miller and MillerApril 5, 2019Comment

Canada’s oldest Postmaster consigns advertising treasures from her original general store

Gas globe lenses, trade signs, dye cabinet, old lithographs

Miller and MillerApril 1, 2019Comment

A license to print money?

Pair of 1916 Ontario plates brings more than $16,000

Miller and MillerMarch 25, 2019Comment

Monumental hand-painted advertising banner by artist John F. Harvey

Rolled up for over a century, this massive banner has horse-racing buffs puzzled

Miller and MillerFebruary 4, 2019 Comment

‘Kleiderschrank’ mirrors John Klempp’s craftsmanship

A never-before-offered Canadian rarity

Miller and MillerJanuary 30, 2019Comment

Iconic piece of Canadiana up for auction

Exquisite model canoe is one of only four known to exist.

Miller and MillerJanuary 30, 2019Comment

Exceptionally ornate and rare Morton water cooler on the block

This water cooler is one of only two known examples.

Miller and MillerJanuary 30, 2019Comment

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