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DALLAS, Tex. – Items from the collection of the internationally recognized interior design firm Loyd-Paxton, plus consignments from other estates including an incomparable collection of rare David Webb jewelry with other fine makers, will be sold the weekend of March 20th and 21st by J. Garrett Auctioneers, online and absentee only. Start times both days are 11 am Central time.   “The Loyd-Paxton name is one that exudes glamour and mystique to anyone in the antiques and fine arts industries over the past five decades,” said Julie Garrett VanDolen, an officer with J. Garrett ...

The auction – online and absentee bidding only – will also feature other fine consignments, including an incomparable David Webb jewelry collection.

"An Interrupted Duel" by Marcus Stone (c. 1868) One could handle a personal conflict with diplomacy, which might be boring (too much talking) and involve some compromises on your part. Or one could just challenge the other person to a duel. This is expeditious, but much riskier. You might face murder charges…or you might find yourself losing said duel. People who come in second in a duel do not get a silver medal. If you’re taking the expeditious route, perhaps it would be better to hire a professional duellist, as many people, both real and fictitious, have done. Here are five fictitious...