From the styles he inspired during his life to the commemorative items made after his death, Napoleon Bonaparte has made his mark on the collecting world. One collector recently seized the ultimate piece of memorabilia, buying one of Napoleon’s hats at auction.
American Brilliant Cut Glass Collection Shined at Woody Auction, Sept. 9, 2023.
Trench art is a term for items made by POWs, soldiers, and civilians in countries engaged in combat. It’s quite difficult, although not always impossible, to trace back to single individuals.
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.
