Morphy Auctions in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, has become one of the great success stories of the antiques auctions trade. Founded by Dan Morphy in 1997, Morphy’s has realized meteoric growth and set numerous world antique auction records in many categories, while attracting a global following of buyers that grows exponentially with each successive sale.
I am so glad that the Morphy operation had the foresight to make this video of our wonderful friend Paul before it was too late. He gives a great synopsis of western history and speaks for many of us collectors, I admire his style and knowledge; the music is even great! Love the part about the Mystic Brotherhood shooting their guns but "...mostly shooting the breeze...". Paul's collector room really puts you into the western mood while educating people that are introduced to the role of firearms maybe for the first time. We will never forget Paul, what he said about the friends made in the business is true, it is the best part. Thanks for your friendship, amigo, and hope your ride to the Old West in the sky was a good one, you enhanced our lives. Thanks, from Kaliche!
Recently, another 48" Musgo Porcelain sign, actually sold for $1,350,000. Complete insanity, yes, but the truth. My husband bought an identical 30" Musgo porcelain sign for a mere $105.00 from Vintage Concept Signs.
In defence of manufacturers to day. Back in the early early days of the country; there was no where near as many people, so there were no masses who could even afford a fine pistol
PAUL -- You're a man after my heart! As a kid, back in the 1950's, my dad used to take me to a saloon named The Military Inn (owner: Andy Palmer, I believe). The saloon was designed like a old fort housing a massive collection of historic arms of all types. Firearms, of course, native American relics, knives, etc. Just an absolute fantastic old west, military museum set in a neighborhood surrounding. Years later, the saloon caught fire. Not sure if the collection was saved or not. All-in-all, the Inn peaked my interest in firearms since then!
Really enjoyed that. What a great collection and what a lot of work had to go into that. What shines is that he puts people before things. Thanks for posting 👍
