Stories — The Miller Times

The story of Emile Berliner

Visionary inventor considered founder of the Canadian recording industry

Miller and MillerSeptember 10, 2020Comment

Boyhood friends share passion for collecting

Collecting since they were 12 years old, their hobby has grown to become a part-time business

Miller and MillerSeptember 10, 2020Comment

And Sew it Was

Prestigious collection of sewing machines comes to auction

Miller and MillerMay 1, 2020 Comment

Canadiana, Pottery & Folk Art: The hidden stories behind three remarkable collections

Profiling collectors Don Pero, John Wine and Jim Fleming.

Miller and MillerFebruary 3, 2020Comment

The amber beaver jar and how it became the quintessential Canadian collectible

A rare piece slated for auction at Miller & Miller’s February 8th sale

Miller and MillerFebruary 3, 2020Comment

From Ayr, Ontario to California and back again

A rare J.J. Kenyon painting is coming ‘home’

Miller and MillerFebruary 3, 2020Comment

The mysterious Fred Hoffman and his sewing box

The story of a respected Canadian artist whose works remain steadfast in the fickle art market

Miller and MillerFebruary 3, 2020Comment

Manly MacDonald, Painter of old Ontario

The story of a renowned Canadian artist whose works hold their own in a volatile art market, even escalating in value.

Miller and MillerFebruary 3, 2020Comment

Breathing life into the dying art of collecting

In a changing world, some things are worth preserving.

Miller and MillerJanuary 31, 2020Comment

CCM book author and collector enjoyed ‘the ride’

Collector and author John McKenty to do a talk at 7pm this Friday, December 6th, during a preview reception

Miller and MillerDecember 2, 2019Comment

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

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