- 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.
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