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Spider-Man rules — both on the movie screen and in auction houses. Original artwork from the 1984 comic book Secret Wars No. 8 with Spider-Man sold at a recent auction for a combined $3.648 million.
Roseville Pottery was made by working class artisans from the turn of the 20th century to 1954. Pieces like this 1930s Sunflower vase are still collected today. Find Roseville history, vases and prices.
The cold and snow of January might be more associated with hot comfort foods, but the month also marks the anniversary of a well-known ice cream treat. This week marks the 100th anniversary of the patenting of the famous and still popular Eskimo Pie.
Q: I have a Coca-Cola advertisement mirror that pictures a woman in a pink bonnet. It says “Delicious, Refreshing, 5 cents.” The frame measures 39 1/2 inches by 27 1/2 inches and the mirror is 35 inches by 23 1/2 inches. The mirror has a silver back and gold leaf decorations. Is it a saleable item?
Kovels Antiques, Inc., was founded by Ralph and Terry Kovel. Hailed as “the duke and duchess of the antiques world,” they have written more than 100 books and special reports about collecting. Their bylined column is the longest-running syndicated weekly column in the country, distributed to more than 150 newspapers. Their guides include the annual Kovels’ Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide, which has sold over 4 million copies since its first edition.
