- Kovel’s Antiques: Before chairs were for everyone, footstools reigned
- August 26, 2012
- A cricket is an insect, but it also may be a footstool.
- Kovel’s Antiques: Ancient iridescent glass being used in modern jewelry
- August 19, 2012
- Ancient Roman iridescent glass dug up in Israel is now being featured in modern jewelry.
- Kovel’s Antiques: Background on Steelcraft toys takes digging to unearth
- August 12, 2012
- Knowing the name of the maker of any collectible or antique adds value, but sometimes a name creates a mystery.
- Kovel’s Antiques: Vintage bronze bells often cheaper than new ones
- August 5, 2012
- Often when restoring a historic church or school, a large bronze bell is needed for the bell tower.
- Kovel’s Antiques: 19th century tobacco jars sported quirky designs
- July 29, 2012
- Why would a tobacco jar from the 19th century be shaped like a lady in a long, full dress?
- Kovel’s Antiques: Once thought garish, Victorian furniture back in favor
- July 22, 2012
- Collectors prize furniture that is created by a famous maker, but antique furniture is often not identified with a label. Experts can “attribute” a piece to a maker by comparing it to other known furniture that has a label or a history of ownership.
- Kovel’s Antiques: American art pottery tiles can be a bargain find
- July 15, 2012
- Bargain-priced American art pottery vases are hard to find, but art pottery tiles made by important companies still are inexpensive because they have had little publicity.
- Kovel’s Antiques: Veggie people popular at turn of 20th century
- July 8, 2012
- Fresh vegetables were part of the diet of the Victorian household during the warm, growing months. But stored root vegetables and home canned food were used on snowy days.
- Kovel’s Antiques: ‘Dummy boards’ a rare find today
- July 1, 2012
- A “dummy board” is a decoration first used in the 16th century, probably in Holland, then England.
- Kovel’s Antiques: Uncle Sam an enduring symbol of America
- June 24, 2012
- Many figures have been used through the years to represent America.
- Kovel’s Antiques: Chinese porcelain can be valuable if properly identified
- June 17, 2012
- Chinese porcelains of past centuries are selling for very high prices today.
- Kovel’s Antiques: Bride, groom wedding-cake toppers newer than you’d think
- June 10, 2012
- The bride and groom topper on a contemporary wedding cake often is made of plastic or sugar. But the traditions of wedding-cake toppers and even wedding cakes do not go back very far.
- Kovel’s Antiques: ‘Fantasy furniture’ a whimsical collectible
- June 3, 2012
- “Fantasy furniture” is a term used to describe tables and chairs that don’t fit the rules of any recognized style.
- Kovel’s Antiques: Seek unique Father’s Day gifts
- May 27, 2012
- Father’s Day is coming in June, so think ahead and try to find a unique gift for your father. Shop at a flea market or antiques shop.
- Kovel’s Antiques: Garden pottery a kitschy collectible
- May 20, 2012
- Art pottery made by Weller is a favorite among collectors.
- Republican tax plans would increase state revenue, analyses say May 22, 2013 · 16 comments
- City commissioner wants state to revoke nightclub's liquor license May 21, 2013 · 81 comments
- Blog: Clemson University hires KU professor to lead biology department May 22, 2013 · 2 comments
- Weekday graduations get mixed reviews from parents and families May 22, 2013 · 11 comments
- Two men face charges in Sunday morning shooting May 22, 2013 · 9 comments
- Will of the people May 21, 2013 · 25 comments
- On the street: Do you have plans in place in the event of a tornado? May 22, 2013 · 7 comments
- Sound Off: Water fountains May 22, 2013 · 4 comments
- U.S.' largest tanker base to be in Wichita May 23, 2013 · 6 comments
- Blog: Why are graduations in the middle of the week? May 22, 2013 · 11 comments
- House Republican leaders propose 1.5 percent cut to higher education for each of next two fiscal years May 21, 2013
- Hillcrest teacher honored with annual 'Bobs' Award' May 22, 2013
- 100 years ago: 'The vulturous Kaw triumped' over Billie Bob Atkinson May 23, 2013
- Free State softball confident in championship chances at state May 23, 2013
- No consensus on McLemore's draft position after lottery May 23, 2013
- City commissioner wants review of city's storm shelter policies in wake of Oklahoma tornado May 22, 2013
- Opinion: Wayne Selden sizes up recruits May 21, 2013
- Free State students and parents share emotions at graduation May 22, 2013
- They said it ... about Tarik Black May 20, 2013
