http://www.kovels.com/issues/newsflash/index.html en-us Copyright 2008 Kovels. All rights Reserved. Kovels Customer Service webmaster@iproduction.com Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:37:25 GMT Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:37:25 GMT IPS - www.iproduction.com Q: I have an old Coca-Cola tin sign that is tacked to a wooden frame. On the left side are the words "Relieves Mental & Physical Exhaustion." In the upper right it says "Delightful Summer and Winter Beverage." On the back it says "Kaufmann & Strauss Company NY." Any idea of its date, history and value? Login for answer. http://www.kovels.com/issues/newsflash/1_149/collectors_concerns/3424-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Q: I have a Royal Doulton vase with these marks on the bottom. Can you tell me what they all mean and how old the vase is? Login for more. http://www.kovels.com/issues/newsflash/1_149/mystery_marks/3425-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Brooklyn Museum researchers decided to have CAT scans done on the mummies in their collection to learn more about ancient funeral practices and perhaps causes of death. Imagine their excitement when the scan of a mummy named Lady Hor proved "she" was a man. The mistake was made in 1937 because of the mummy's coffin. The coffin had no beard, and archeologists thought that meant the mummy was a woman. Museums have probably made other mistakes like this. The CAT scans revealed great details. One of the other mummies was found to have a 5-inch reed in his esophagus. Was it an ancient medical apparatus to help with breathing? Swallowing? http://www.kovels.com/issues/newsflash/1_149/news_news_news/3426-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Eva Zeisel is known to collectors for her modern ceramic designs for Hall China, Red Wing, Sears Roebuck, the Museum of Modern Art, Hyalyn Pottery, Rosenthal and other potteries. She also designed metal chairs, crystal vases, lamps, plastic dinnerware, and interiors. This year she designed hand-knotted, hand-carved carpets. And she is 102 years old. What should we expect next year? http://www.kovels.com/issues/newsflash/1_149/news_news_news/3427-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Don't store old fireworks, and watch out for antiques that have been stored a long time but could explode. Guns, shells, powder cans, nitrate movie film, and some chemicals left in old bottles or cans are dangerous. It you aren't sure what you're dealing with, contact your local police or fire department for help. Some explosives, like dynamite sticks or even World War II hand grenades, are unstable and could explode if moved. http://www.kovels.com/issues/newsflash/1_149/tips_care_repair/3428-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS